New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) After the passing of Pope Francis, noted Vatican expert Francesco Sisci has weighed in on the implications for the Roman Catholic Church and the likely direction of its leadership.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed, as withdrawn, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the formation of a five-member judicial enquiry commission under the chairmanship of a retired apex court judge to enquire into the violent protests that erupted against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in West Bengal’s Murshidabad.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) In a remarkable development, the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Shatabdi Mahotsav (PSM 100) has been recognised as the best case study of 2024 by the Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIMA).
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.
Vatican City, April 21 (IANS) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said in a statement Monday afternoon, India time.
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) In a key verdict, the Lahore High Court has held that a woman has the right to recover her full deferred dower even after obtaining a divorce through Khula, as the dissolution of marriage due to the husband’s misconduct does not impact her entitlement adversely.
Jammu, April 20 (IANS) National Conference President and former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah blamed the “division” and “hatred” between communities that led to the violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) Vijaya Rahatkar made an appeal to the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, to urgently address the problems of violence-hit victims and families, stating that the responsibility of ensuring safety and justice lies with the state government.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As the sacred Char Dham Yatra is set to commence from April 30, the National Health Mission (NHM) has intensified preparations to ensure the health and safety of lakhs of pilgrims expected to visit the holy shrines in Uttarakhand.
Tumakuru, April 19 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that untouchability persists in the country, while educational equality has also remained elusive.
