Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital today: Report

IANS | March 23, 2025 7:57 AM

Vatican City, March 23 (IANS) Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, said Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, media reported.

Patparganj MLA Ravinder Singh Negi intervenes in demolition of temple in Mayur Vihar

IANS | March 20, 2025 12:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A 40-year-old temple near Sanjay Lake in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, in the Patparganj Assembly constituency in East Delhi, was nearly demolished on Thursday morning. This action was carried out by a team following the directions of the High Court to clear encroachments on the green belt but was stopped.

Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

IANS | March 14, 2025 9:18 PM

Imphal, March 14 (IANS) Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.