Preparation begins for sealing ceremony of Pope Francis's coffin

Preparation begins for sealing ceremony of Pope Francis's coffin

Vatican City, April 25 (H.S.): Preparations are underway for the sealing ceremony of Pope Francis’s coffin, leading up to his state funeral, set for Saturday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell will lead the sealing ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica, attended by several cardinals and Holy See officials. Following the public opening of the Basilica on Wednesday, over…

Asia-Pacific stock markets up after Wall Street gains; Indian equities appear set for positive opening

Asia-Pacific stock markets up after Wall Street gains; Indian equities appear set for positive opening

Delhi, 25 April (H.S.): Markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw gains following a third consecutive day of increases on Wall Street, driven by a rally in tech stocks and a more relaxed U.S. tariff rhetoric. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose by 0.91% and the Topix added 0.88%. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.03%, and the smaller Kosdaq…

Platinum, chromium, gold deposits found in Chandrapur

Platinum, chromium, gold deposits found in Chandrapur

Nagpur, 24 Apr (HS): Deposits of platinum, chromium, and gold have been identified in Saoli tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. This is the first known instance of such a find in the country. Prof. Suresh Chopane, Geologist and Environmentalist, said that the survey conducted by the Geology Department revealed significant mineral deposits in the Shali-Bathri…

Applications for scholarships for education abroad invited

Applications for scholarships for education abroad invited

Mumbai, 24 Apr (HS): Applications for scholarships for pursuing higher education abroad have been invited from those belonging to VJNT, OBC, and SBC students by the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department. The last date of application is May 17. The students, who have been admitted for a degree, post-graduation or PhD courses for the 2025-2026…

IPL: Virat Kohli Rises to Second Place on the List of Highest Run Scorers for IPL 2005

IPL: Virat Kohli Rises to Second Place on the List of Highest Run Scorers for IPL 2005

New Delhi, April 25 (HS): After the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL), there were several changes in the lists of highest run scorers and wicket-takers. Gujarat Titans’ young batsman B. Sai Sudharsan remains in first place with 417 runs….

'We are ready to reach a Ukraine war deal':Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

'We are ready to reach a Ukraine war deal':Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Moscow, 25 April (H.S.): Russia is prepared to negotiate a peace deal regarding the Ukraine war, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated . His comments followed US President Donald Trump’s frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over deadly strikes in Ukraine’s capital. Despite these tensions, Trump indicated he believes both Russia and Ukraine desire…

Pakistan to suffer substantial economic impacts

Pakistan to suffer substantial economic impacts

New Delhi, April 24 (H.S.): After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government is taking strong measures against Pakistan on the trade front, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty and canceling visas for Pakistanis. A complete ban on imports and exports between the two countries is being considered, with an internal note already prepared…

Cong team visits Morigaon Jail to stand in solidarity with Reetam Singh

Cong team visits Morigaon Jail to stand in solidarity with Reetam Singh

– Condemnation of BJP govt’s attack on freedom of expression Morigaon (Assam), 24 April (HS): Demonstrating unwavering commitment and solidarity towards democratic values, a team of senior leaders of the Indian National Congress reached Marigaon jail on Thursday. They met Assam Pradesh Congress Committee state spokesperson Reetam Singh. The Congress alleged that the Himanta Biswa…