PM Modi begins Saudi Arabia visit, receives rousing welcome in Jeddah

IANS | April 22, 2025 4:02 PM

Jeddah, April 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome at the Jeddah airport on Tuesday afternoon as he began a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, his third to the Kingdom after his previous visits in 2016 and 2019, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

PM Modi to embark on landmark Saudi Arabia visit today

IANS | April 22, 2025 7:46 AM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a landmark two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Mohammed bin Salman.

Pope Francis: A people's pontiff, a committed voice for peace and understanding

Vikas Datta | April 21, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The first Pope from the Americas, from the Jesuit order, the first non-European in around 1,300 years (though the 12th overall), Cardinal Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio's choice of St Francis of Assisi as his pontifical name displayed the thrust of his vision and intention to revitalise the Catholic Church and espouse peace and justice all around the world.