January 24, 2026 9:05 PM हिंदी

international

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.

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

IANS | April 21, 2025 1:46 PM

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.

Russia repels Ukrainian attacks amid Easter truce

IANS | April 20, 2025 9:45 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS) The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that it repelled Ukrainian attacks overnight amid a unilateral Easter truce declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Ukraine accused Russia of violating the ceasefire.

Women calling off abusive marriages will not forfeit dower: Lahore HC

IANS | April 20, 2025 9:21 PM

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.

Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

IANS | April 20, 2025 9:49 AM

Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in connection with a case alleging conspiracy to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to local media reports.

LATEST NEWS

China exploiting US distractions, solidifies strategic expansion: Report (File image)

China exploiting US distractions, solidifies strategic expansion: Report

Ladakh win first gold in women’s short-track relay, skater Sachin Singh keeps Haryana on top of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh, Ladakh, on Saturday. Photo credit: KIWG 2026

KIWG 2026: Ladakh win first gold in women’s short-track relay, skater Sachin Singh keeps Haryana on top

Journalists in Pakistan face growing risk amid restrictive press freedom (File image)

Journalists in Pakistan face growing risk amid restrictive press freedom

‘I didn’t want respect, I wanted work’: Nasimuddin Siddiqui after quitting Congress (Photo: IANS)

‘I didn’t want respect, I wanted work’: Nasimuddin Siddiqui after quitting Congress

Judd Apatow rakes up anti-Trump sentiment in Americans

Judd Apatow rakes up anti-Trump sentiment in Americans

Harmanjot Singh wins individual 10km race, Railway Sports Promotion Board wins overall senior team title in cross-country trophy in the 60th National Cross Country Championships in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Saturday. Photo credit: AFI

Athletics: Railway Sports Promotion Board wins overall senior team title in cross-country trophy

Ankita Lokhande credits her mother for teaching her to make home ‘bright and happy’ during festivals

Ankita Lokhande credits her mother for teaching her to make home ‘bright and happy’ during festivals

Bangladesh enters volatile transnational phase amid rising violence: Report

Bangladesh enters volatile transnational phase amid rising violence: Report

'Concerning': SC's Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on 'Executive influence' in HC judicial transfers

'Concerning': SC's Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on 'Executive influence' in HC judicial transfers

‘Reform Express’ benefiting workers, employees and businesses: PM Modi

‘Reform Express’ benefiting workers, employees and businesses: PM Modi