Pope Francis requested for simplified funeral rites
Vatican City, April 21 (IANS) Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, had requested that his funeral rites be simplified and “focused on expressing the faith of the Church in the Risen Body of Christ”, Vatican News, the news portal of […]
Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican
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. “Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa […]
Australian PM says election ‘up for grabs’ as polls show growing support for govt
Canberra, April 21 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that the country’s upcoming general election is still “up for grabs” despite polls showing his Labor Party is on track to win a second term in government. Following a three-day break over the Easter holiday period, both PM candidates — the incumbent Albanese and […]
PM Modi and US Vice President Vance welcome progress in India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting US Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday welcomed progress in the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and efforts towards enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including energy, defence, strategic technologies. PM Modi hosted the US Vice President, Second Lady Usha Vance and the couple’s three children […]
India’s development journey highlighted at UNESCAP session in Bangkok
Bangkok, April 21 (IANS) India’s development journey and innovative development solutions are being highlighted during the 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) that began in Bangkok on Monday. The April 21-25 event is guided by the theme ‘Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development […]
Rahul Gandhi faces criticism for ‘attacking’ EC in US
Boston, April 21 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on India’s election system came under harsh criticism on Monday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Gandhi’s repeated attempts to malign India’s democracy and spread false statements on foreign land deserve strong condemnation. “His actions reflect the frustration of repeatedly losing elections”, he said in […]
Syrian Airlines announces resumption of direct flights to the UAE
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Syrian Airlines on Sunday officially announced the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the UAE, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported. The initial phase will include exceptional flights to Dubai and Sharjah. According to a statement on the airline’s official Facebook page, four weekly flights will operate between Damascus and Dubai on Saturdays, […]
King Abdullah invited to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad as Jordan and Iraq discuss regional cooperation
AMMAN(RAHNUMA): Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received an official invitation from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to attend the 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level, scheduled for Baghdad on May 17. The invitation was delivered by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]
AIMPLB vows to continue protests until Centre rolls back Waqf Act
Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has vowed to continue nationwide protests until the Waqf (Amendment) Act is rolled back. AIMPLB president Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani urged people not to get “misled” by the fake news being spread by some elements that there is no need for more protests, as […]
Trade pact, global issues top agenda as US V-P Vance begins 4-day India visit tomorrow
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) US Vice-President J.D. Vance begins his four-day India visit on Monday with focus on a trade agreement, bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-US joint statement issued in February. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Chilukuri and their three children, Vance’s visit marks the first by […]
