PM Modi in Saudi Arabia LIVE: Modi emplanes for Jeddah, to ink six pacts during meet
The two nations are set to sign at least six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday
Mohammed bin Salman a strong advocate of bilateral ties, says PM Modi in interview to Arab Times
PM Modi praises Saudi Crown Prince as a strong advocate of bilateral ties and invites Saudi companies to invest in India
Review of International Booker Prize-longlisted The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem
Through the diary entries of a disappeared Palestinian, the novel translated by Sinan Antoon challenges readers to confront the constant erasure of a people and their heritage
Always 'the enemy': Trump steps up media assault in first 100 days
Wielding the power of the government to stifle free speech and to threaten news organisations I think were in a new territory, said NYU journalism professor said
Pope Francis maintained close ties with Church in India
He strived to find solution to a long simmering dispute over Mass liturgy in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese
PM Modis Saudi trip | Nations to ink 6 pacts, PM to discuss Hajj quota with Crown Prince
Mr. Modi will arrive on Tuesday afternoon at the invitation of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years to Jeddah.
Harvard sues Trump admin to stop freeze of more than USD 2 billion in grants
Boston: Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than USD 2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administrations demands to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, Trumps administration had called for broad government Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Pope Francis to be buried at Basilica of St. Mary Major
Vatican City: Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vaticans Casa Santa Marta will be buried on Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, a site of deep personal significance for the pontiff. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S. visas issued to Indian students decline by 30% in Trumps first month of presidency
The decline in the number of visas issued to Indian students was the highest among the top source countries by a significant margin
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
In its lawsuit, Harvard said the funding freeze violated its First Amendment rights and the statutory provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
Harvard sues Trump administration over $2.2 billion research funding freeze
The freeze came in response to Harvards refusal to comply with government demands for sweeping reforms, including disciplinary action against protesters, audits of campus diversity, changes to admissions, and bans on certain student clubs.
Solar trade war heats up: US imposes duties on Southeast Asian imports
The Commerce Department determined antidumping duties ranging from 6.1% to 271.28% and countervailing duties from 14.64% to a staggering 3,403.96%, depending on the company and country.
Trump targets Powell again, warns US economy could slow without rate cuts
Powell, defending the Feds independence, emphasised the need to monitor inflationary impacts of tariffs before adjusting policy
Bangladesh's Islamists seek abolition of women's commission
Azizul Haque Islamabadi, a senior Hefazat-e-Islam leader, said the group opposed the commissions recommendation for ending discriminatory provisions against women
India announces 3-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis
New Delhi: The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran says Israel wants to 'undermine' nuclear talks with U.S.: FM spokesman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel would never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
Gunmen attack Chinese-owned power plant site in Chile
The Rucalhue power plant is being built by Rucalhue Energia Spa, a unit of China International Water and Electric Corporation, and is projected to cost $350 million.
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce
The renewed strikes, confirmed by both Moscow and Kyiv, cast doubt on Donald Trump's hopes for a broader ceasefire between the two sides
Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine
Kyiv: Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraines southern Kherson region, a regional official said on Monday. Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Khersons administration, wrote on Telegram that the casualties occurred over the last 24 hours, adding that three others were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Pakistan security forces kill 10 suspected terrorists in Punjab
Lahore: Law enforcement agencies on Monday shot dead 10 suspected terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Punjab province, police said. According to a statement, personnel of Punjab police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a joint operation in Makarwal in Mianwali district of Punjab, some 325 kilometres from Lahore, in the early hours Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Celebrities from south Indian film industries condole death of Pope Francis
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhaynidhi Stalin and Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi were among several south Indian film industry professionals who condoled the demise of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vaticans Casa Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Habemus Papam: The elaborate process to elect a new Pope | Explained
With no defined timeline for conclusion, the electoral process ran up to as long as three years in the 13th Century
Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says
The second chat included about a dozen people and was created during Mr. Hegseth's confirmation process to discuss administrative issues rather than detailed military planning
Pope Culture: Pope Francis social media stardom and much-adored pop culture footprint
In a world caught up in a polarisation crisis, for a brief decade, the Pope seemed to be on the peoples side making friends, enjoying memes, cheering football teams, and wooing people across divides into the folds Catholic church
Pope Francis was a card-carrying soccer fan, a promoter of the values in sports
Pope Francis was an avid soccer fan and a card-carrying member of his beloved Buenos Aires club San Lorenzo
Peoples pontiff | Review of Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
In a brutally honest account, the Pope said the future of the Church depends on its capacity to listen
Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates
Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as papabili to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican
Davos meeting founder Klaus Schwab steps down as World Economic Forum chair
The WEF board said in the statement that it had accepted Mr. Schwab's resignation at an extraordinary meeting held on April 20, and that Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe would become the interim chairman
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? Why did the Pope chose to go by his name?
St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspired Pope Francis to take on his name
Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty on American pop star Katy Perrys space trip
JD Vance's India Visit: Navigating trade, tariffs, and global tensions
On April 21, 2025, US Vice President JD Vance arrived at Delhi's Palam Air Force Station for a four-day visit to India, marking a critical moment in India-US relations.
How Pope Francis pushed to address climate crisis
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote an encyclical to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting the ecological crisis that the earth was facing
The life and times of Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away after around 12 years of papacy at the Vatican Church. Here is a look at the ups and downs of his journey.
Pope Francis visited dozens of countries but never Argentina, his homeland
Pope Francis has made more than 45 international trips during his papacy, including the first by any pope to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, North Macedonia, Bahrain and Mongolia.
Pope Francis proposed Papal visit to India that never happened
The 88-year-old Pope Francis was likely to visit India after 2025
J.D. Vance: the leader who met Pope Francis before his passing away
Mr. Vance, a Catholic who has clashed with the pontiff over the Trump administrations immigration policies, visited Italy with his family over the weekend and met senior Vatican officials for more formal talks
New Zealand PM sends condolences on passing of Pope Francis
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday expressed the Governments condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the passing of Pope Francis. Luxon said, It is a time of great sorrow for all those who have admired Pope Francis compassion and humility. Pope Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Pope Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould
Dubbed the peoples Pope, the Argentine pontiff loved being among his flock and was popular with the faithful, though he faced bitter opposition from traditionalists within the Church
Vatican declares 167 victims of IS-inspired bombings in Sri Lanka witnesses of faith
Hundreds, including Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic religious figures, attended a vigil on April 21, in memory of the victims at the church of St. Anthony, targeted in the attacks
Interesting insights into the life of Pope Francis, right from his Papal election to his wish of burial outside Vatican
Pope Francis death LIVE updates: The first Latin-American pope passes away at 88
His last public address was on Sunday (April 20, 2025) for conveying Easter message
What is the legacy behind the papal ring?
When a new Pope is elected, the old ring is destroyed to signify the end of his papacy, and a new ring is made for the new Pope.
Pope Francis, first Latin-American to head the Catholic Church, passes away at 88
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis was elected the 266th pontiff on March 13, 2013
This is necks level: Viral video shows Brooklyn man cycling with fridge balanced on head
A video showing a man cycling in Brooklyn with a refrigerator balanced on his head went viral. The man, Ley-Boy Gabriel Davis, is a professional head balancer. He was seen riding a Citi Bike with the fridge. This incident drew reactions online. Davis had previously balanced a couch on his head while cycling. This earlier stunt also gained attention.
South Korea ex-President Yoon back in court for criminal trial
Yoon Suk Yeol became South Koreas first sitting head of state to be arrested in January in connection with the criminal case against him, although he was later released on procedural grounds
Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an impression of a ceasefire as attacks continue
Despite Vladimir Putins declaration of an Easter ceasefire, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces had recorded 59 instances of Russian shelling and five assaults by units along the front line, as well as dozens of drone strikes
Kyiv, half of Ukraine under air-raid alerts hours after one-day Russia ceasefire ends
Warnings come hours after one-day Easter truce ends; blasts hit city of Mykolaiv, mayor says
12 killed, 30 injured in US airstrikes on market in Yemens capital: Houthis
Sanaa: The death toll from fresh US airstrikes on a crowded market in Yemens capital Sanaa has risen to 12, with at least 30 others wounded, Houthi-controlled health authorities said in a statement. According to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the airstrikes targeted the Farwah market in the Shuub neighbourhood, one of the busiest markets in Sanaa. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran serious in talks with US, seeks no delay: Deputy FM
Tehran: Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the country is serious in its indirect negotiations with the US and wants no delay in the diplomatic process. Gharibabadi made the remarks at a meeting with the members of the parliaments National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Tehran on Sunday, the official news agency IRNA Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
El Salvadors archbishop on Sunday (April 20, 2025) called on El Salvadors President not to allow our country to become a big international prison
Trump officials had a second Signal chat where details of Yemen strike were shared
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had included his wife and brother in a second chat to share details of the same strike, a revelation that is now drawing fresh criticism against the Trump administration
China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters
Chinas navy warns Philippines to stop infringing on Scarborough Shoal waters, urging immediate action
Police investigate shooting on subway platform that led to Harvard students sheltering in place
Transit police in Boston are investigating a shooting on a subway platform near Harvard University that prompted the school to issue a shelter-in-place order for students and staff
Ukraine asks Russia to halt strikes on civilian targets for 30 days
DR Congo authorities suspend party of ex-President Kabila
DR Congo suspends Kabilas party amid accusations of insurrection and ties to M23 armed group, sparking political turmoil
Famed climber to scale Mt. Everest for 31st time, break own record
Kami Rita, record-breaking Everest guide, to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season
Nepals pro-monarchy party protests near PMs house, seeks a Hindu state
Around 1,500 supporters of the Rastriya Prajatantra Partygathered in Nepal, demanding reinstatement of monarchy and Hindu state status; leading to arrests and peaceful rally
Trump slams 'weak' judges as deportation row intensifies
President Trump's immigration policies face increasing scrutiny as the Supreme Court intervened to halt the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Trump criticized the judiciary, while Democrats warned of a constitutional crisis. Senator Amy Klobuchar accused Trump of undermining constitutional rights.
Pakistan: Protestors pelt tomatoes at minister over canal project
Islamabad: A Pakistani Hindu Minister of State was attacked in Sindh by protestors opposing the federal governments controversial irrigation canal projects on the pretext that it would reduce the downward flow of rivers that are key for irrigation in the southern province. Kheal Das Kohistani, state minister for religious affairs in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dubais Kunafa chocolate drives pistachio price surge
Dubais viral pistachio Kunafa chocolate is no longer just a viral sensation on social media or a flavour adored by sweet-toothed fans around the world. The name Dubai chocolate has become a symbol of a new global economic trend with real-world consequences. A recent Financial Times report revealed that the popularity of this treat has Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israeli probe into the killings of Palestinian medics finds professional failures
The military investigation found that the deputy battalion commander, due to poor night visibility, assessed that the ambulances belonged to Hamas militants
On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis renews calls for Gaza ceasefire
Vatican City: Pope Francis gave a renewed call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the conflicts raging in other parts of the world on the occasion of Easter Sunday. The Pope, who was last month discharged from the hospital after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bangladesh police requests Interpol for red corner notice for Hasina, 11 others
Pope Francis makes brief Easter appearance, calls for Gaza ceasefire
In the Easter message, Pope Francis said the situation in Gaza was dramatic and deplorable; he also called on Hamas to release the remaining hostages and condemned what he said was a worrisome trend of antisemitism in the world
JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after flap over migration
U.S. Vice Presidentand the pope have tangled sharply over migration and the Trump administrations plans to deport migrants en masse
Man shocked to know girlfriends real age after 4 years of dating
A Reddit user was shocked to find his girlfriends real age four years after they began dating. He recently discovered the woman was 47 years old and not 27 as she claimed. The Reddit user, GlumEntertainment193, took to social media to reveal that the woman claimed to be born in 1998. He learnt about the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bangladesh police seeks Interpol red notice against Hasina, 11 others
Hasina has been living in India since August 5 last year
Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka: 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. According to reports, the request was submitted by the Bangladesh Police Headquarters amid an ongoing investigation into Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
Mr. Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home not only from families of hostages and their supporters but also from reservist and retired Israeli soldiers who question the continuation of the war
Small plane crash in Illinois kills all four on board
Cessna C180G airplane went down shortly after 10 am near the unincorporated community of Trilla, the National Transportation Safety Board said via email
Attempt to play with human lives: Zelensky slams Putins Easter truce offer
Attempt to play with human lives: Zelensky slams Putins Easter truce offer Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise ceasefire, declaring a 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine that is set to last until midnight on Sunday. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism, stating that this is just another attempt by Russia to [] The post Attempt to play with human lives: Zelensky slams Putins Easter truce offer appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
Protests against President Donald Trumps administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturdays events say theyre protesting against what they view as the Republican administrations constitutional and civil rights violations
U.S. and Iran say talks over Tehrans nuclear program make progress and set plans for more
A U.S. official confirmed that at a point during the negotiations in Rome, U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke face to face.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will observe Putin's Easter truce but claims violations
The order to halt all combat over the Easter weekend came after months of efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to get Moscow and Kyiv to agree a truce
Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies
This relationship with the U.S. is a very high priority right now for the Vatican, an Italian academic at Villanova University followed the papacy closely said
Afghan FM tells Pakistan's top diplomat deportations are 'disappointment'
Afghans in Pakistan have reported weeks of arbitrary arrests, extortion and harassment by authorities as they ramp up their campaign to expel migrants
US, Iran near nuclear deal, experts to meet in Oman
Rome: Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehrans rapidly advancing nuclear programme, the top Iranian diplomat said Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome. The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A biotechnology revolution is coming, and there will be a ChatGPT moment for the field, says the Commissions report, noting that Chinas strategy is to steal, scale up, and strangle the market
Russian President Putin announces temporaryEaster ceasefire in Ukraine
President Putin declares an Easter truce and urges both the sides to halt military actions for 24 hours
Russia says Ukraine struck its energy infrastructure 10 times in last 24 hours
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking energy facilities, violating U.S.-brokered moratorium, as Kremlin denies end of agreement
India-U.S. proposed trade pact's terms of reference includes about 19 chapters: Sources
India and the U.S. finalise terms for bilateral trade agreement, aiming to double trade to $500 billion by 2030
Russia says it has retaken another village in Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
Russian and North Korean soldiers have nearly deprived Kyiv of a key bargaining chip by retaking most of the region, where Ukrainian troops staged a surprise incursion last year.
Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa hailed from Dhunda village in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran district, Punjab
News analysis: Why Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive?
As there is little common ground among the main players, Donald Trumps overtures for peace seems to have hit a stonewall
Elon Musk Says He Looks Forward To Visiting India Later This Year
Washington/New York, Apr 19: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said he is looking forward to visiting India later this year. The tech billionaires remarks came a day after he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke and discussed the immense potential for collaboration in technology and innovation. It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year! Musk said in a post on X. Musk is considered one of [] The post Elon Musk Says He Looks Forward To Visiting India Later This Year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US travel advisory warns citizens about unrest in Bangladesh
Washington: The US has reissued a travel advisory to its citizens stating that they must reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism in the country under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. There is also a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Bangladesh, said the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India slams Bangladesh over brutal murder of Hindu leader, urges minority protection
U.S. Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under Alien Enemies Act of 1798
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center until further order of this court.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt across Pakistan
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with tremors felt across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The quake, at a depth of 92 km, caused panic among residents, particularly in Lower Dir and surrounding regions. This marks the second quake in Pakistan within a week, highlighting the region's seismic activity.
Tensions rise as Israel prepares potential attack on Irans nuclear facilities
With Washington prioritising diplomacy, Israel now believes it could act independently, albeit with reduced scope
