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PLEASING CHINA? Arunachal officials have denied extension requests of inner line permits to journalists.

PLEASING CHINA? Arunachal officials have denied extension requests of inner line permits to journalists.

China effect? Centre asks Dalai Lama to amend schedule

It seems as if India is finally bowing down to China's objections to the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The Dalai Lama's schedule is being modified, despite the Centre's earlier assurance that it would not interfere with the visit. The Tibetan spiritual leader has reportedly been asked to amend his programme by the state government. The restrictions though did not prevent thousands of his followers from gathering at Tawang.

LEAP OF FAITH: The conversion is expected to be the largest in modern times.

Mass conversion: Dalits shift faith

Thousands of Dalit Hindus are to embrace Buddhist faith at a huge gathering in Mumbai on Sunday.

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