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Kohima, Apr 5 (PTI) Nagaland celebrated Easter Sunday with prayers, sunrise services, and messages of hope, as leaders and churches across the state marked the resurrection of Jesus Christ with deep spiritual fervour. Easter also marks the culmination of the Holy Week, including a period of special fasting and reflection by believers beginning from Good Friday and leading up to Easter Sunday. Extending greetings, Governor Nand Kishore Yadav wished that the occasion inspire hope, renewal and pe ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A massive 'Run for Jesus' rally on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter was organised under the auspices of the Federation of Churches and Vijayawada Christian Associations. Thousands of Christians, including fathers, pastors, leaders of various Christian organisations, believers, youth, and children, participated with great enthusiasm, some on foot and others on vehicles. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, April 4, 2026: Check 22K and 24K Gold P ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A massive 'Run for Jesus' rally on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter was organised under the auspices of the Federation of Churches and Vijayawada Christian Associations. Thousands of Christians, including fathers, pastors, leaders of various Christian organisations, believers, youth, and children, participated with great enthusiasm, some on foot and others on vehicles. Participants carried flags and placards featuring Bible verses and m ...Read More >
Kohima, Apr 3 (PTI) Nagaland observed Good Friday with solemnity and deep religious devotion, as Christian believers across the state participated in prayer services, fasting, and processions marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Churches across districts held special services where the faithful gathered for prayers, singing hymns, and Bible readings, reflecting on the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ. Many believers also took part in "Way of the Cross" processions, symbolically retr ...Read More >
Hyderabad Resident Alert! Dry day in Cyberabad: 10 am-10 pm. Star hotels and clubs stay open. Everyone else, plan ahead. Planning to step out today? Think twice. From Gowliguda to Tadbund, much of Hyderabad shuts down, slows down, or dries up -- here's what you need to know before you leave home. What Is Happening Today, And Where Does It Start? The Sri Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra kicks off from Gowliguda Ram Mandir at 11:30 am and winds its way to Sri Hanuman Temple in Tadbund, covering roughl ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3: Millions of Christians worldwide are observing Good Friday 2026 today, April 3, marking the solemn commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As the centerpiece of Holy Week, the day is defined by a transition from the communal Last Supper of Maundy Thursday to the quiet reflection of the Passion, preceding the celebration of Easter Sunday on April 5. In 2026, the observance continues to be characterized by traditional church services, fasting, and the sharing of scriptur ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Devotees celebrated Sri Hanuman Jayanthi with fervor across Telangana on Thursday. The lanes and bylanes were decorated with saffron flags and bunting and long serpentine queues were seen at Lord Sri Hanuman temples. A large number of people stood in queue at the famous Sri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple and at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Jagtial district to seek blessings of Lord Sri Hanuman. Special prayers and bhajans were conducted at the temples to mark the occasion. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp political offensive in Kerala, alleging that "not even God is safe in God's Own Country", as he accused both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) of corruption and appeasement politics. Campaigning for NDA candidate Vatsala Prasanna Kumari in Paravur, Singh invoked a Biblical analogy, saying Judas betrayed Jesus for silver coins, and alleged that the LDF had ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp political offensive in Kerala, alleging that "not even God is safe in God's Own Country", as he accused both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) of corruption and appeasement politics. Campaigning for NDA candidate Vatsala Prasanna Kumari in Paravur, Singh invoked a Biblical analogy, saying Judas betrayed Jesus for silver coins, and alleged that the LDF had "betrayed Lord Ayyappa f ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: This week, millions of Christians worldwide are preparing to observe Good Friday, a pivotal day of reflection and penance leading up to Easter Sunday. In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3, marking the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike many holidays characterized by celebration, Good Friday is defined by its solemnity, traditionally observed through fasting, church services, and the "Stations of the Cross" processions. The date of Good Friday changes annual ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: As billions of people around the world are preparing to observe Good Friday 2026 on April 3, a common social etiquette question resurfaces: is it appropriate to wish someone a "Happy Good Friday"? Unlike other major holidays on the Christian calendar, such as Christmas or Easter, Good Friday is defined by its somber nature, marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. For those looking to send greetings to friends, colleagues, or family members, understanding the cultural ...Read More >
Hyderabad: City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Tuesday asked the organisers of the 'Sri Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra' during Hanuman Jayanti on April 2, to ensure that it was peaceful and orderly in the manner of the 'Sri Rama Shobha Yatra' last week. Referring to the recent the police commissioner asked stakeholders to ensure similar peaceful conduct. Speaking at a review meeting here, Sajjanar said 168 tributary processions from across the city were expected to merge with the main rally. A ...Read More >
Delhi (AsiaNews) - A significant step towards religious freedom and worship in the southern Indian state of Kerala, one of the most tolerant in terms of worship with a significant Christian (and Muslim) presence, capable of coexisting with the Hindu majority. A note from the Chief Minister's office points out that the local government, with a measure made official on 9 March, has granted maximum recognition to Pentecostal churches as part of the Church and as a Christian denomination. The decis ...Read More >
The UGC emphasised that degrees from these institutions are not valid for academic or professional purposes and urged the students to verify the recognition status of any university before seeking admission. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 22 institutions as fake, which were operating without proper recognition and falsely presenting themselves as legitimate universities. These entities are not authorised to confer degrees under the UGC Act, 1956, making any qualifications o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: City traffic police said they would be regulating traffic on the Tank Bund Road and PVNR Marg (Necklace Road) from 2 pm to 11 pm hours in connection with 'Saddula Bathukamma' celebrations on Tuesday. During the programme, traffic will be either stopped or diverted if required as per the local situation, the traffic police said on Monday. The police advised motorists to avoid the following junctions: V.V. statue, Khairatabad, Old PS Saifabad, Iqbal Minar, Telugu Talli junction, Neckla ...Read More >
A conversion racket was busted in Lucknow. The Nigohan police arrested a man accused of converting more than 50 Hindus in Baktauri Kheda village of the Nigohan area by luring them with promises of miraculous cures and financial support. The accused has been identified as Malkhan, alias Matthew. He was targeting uneducated families belonging to the SC community and luring them to convert to Christianity. Healing sessions used for conversion Police said Malkhan had converted to Christianity abo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Bollywood star Salman Khan urged people to support young talent as he shared a post by 15-year-old singer-songwriter Jonas Conner, praising him. Khan uploaded a screengrab of the video by Jonas on his Instagram story on Sunday and said people should encourage such talents, adding there are many talented children in the country. "Never have I seen a 15-year-old turn his pain into something so beautiful .. God bless you #JonasConner," he wrote along the picture. The acto ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab assembly on Tuesday unanimously decided to send the newly introduced Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025, to a select committee for detailed deliberation and public consultation. The committee, comprising members from all political parties, has been tasked with seeking opinions from religious bodies and the public and is expected to submit its report within six months. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann, during a four-hour-long discussion on the bi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the ... Chandigarh, July 18 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the name of all their leaders who had shielded perpetrators who had indulged in 2015 sacrileges of Guru Granth Sahib after the comprehensive admission by senior leaders the party had indulged in politics on this issue for political gains. Making this assertion in a st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Delhi Art, Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday visited the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) at Teen Murti Marg, with singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya accompanying him. The museum, which showcases the lives and contributions of India's former prime ministers, features 14 high-tech galleries equipped with interactive and immersive exhibits, including a 6D helicopter ride, virtual photo booths, a handwriting robot, a time machine and a ki ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday asked the Congress to disclose the name of all their leaders who had shielded perpetrators who had indulged in 2015 sacrileges of Guru Granth Sahib after the comprehensive admission by senior leaders the party had indulged in politics on this issue for political gains. Making this assertion in a statement here, Badal said the admission by senior leader Pargat Singh in the Vidhan Sabha and former Hom ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain- ...Read More >
On the concluding day of the special session of the Assembly, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said the panel will submit its report on the bill within six months. The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously decided to refer a bill proposing punishment up to life imprisonment for sacrilege acts against religious scriptures to a select committee of the House for wider consultations. On the concluding day of the special session of the Assembly, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said the panel will submi ...Read More >
Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Bill: Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab has introduced the "Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill 2025" in the Legislative Assembly. The bill proposes punishment up to life imprisonment for desecrating holy scripture, including the Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, Bible and Quran. The anti-sacrilege bill has now been sent to the select committee of the Punjab Assembly for it to seek public opinion on the proposed legislation. Speaker Kultar Si ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) After three hours of intense debate of allegations and counter allegations, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously decided to refer the highly emotive Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill of 2025 to a select committee for consultation with all stakeholders. On the suggestion of both the treasury and the opposition benches, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said the select committee would gather public opinion on the Bill and return ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 15 (PTI) A bill proposing punishment up to life imprisonment for sacrilege was on Tuesday sent to a select committee of the Punjab Assembly for it to seek public opinion on the proposed legislation. On the concluding day of the special session of the Assembly, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said the panel will submit its report on the bill within six months. The move came after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann proposed the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Monday tabled a stringent bill to tackle acts of sacrilege. The proposed legislation includes provisions that could lead to life imprisonment and a fine up to Rs 10 lakh for individuals found guilty of desecrating any religious scripture. Before this bill was introduced, the assembly was adjourned for an hour. During the break, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan called representatives of all parties to inform them about the bill's introduction. Once the House re ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 14 (PTI) The AAP government on Monday introduced in the Punjab Assembly an anti-sacrilege bill, proposing punishment up to life imprisonment for sacrilegious acts against religious scriptures. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the 'Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill 2025' in the House. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa described the sacrilege issue as serious and urged the Speaker to hold the discussion on the bill on Tuesday. Before the sta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (PTI) The Odisha government has started working on securing copyright for the rituals of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to protect its traditional cultural expressions, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of the pilgrim town, said. The statement came amid resentments among the devotees of Lord Jagannath over the untimely celebration of Lord Jagannath's rituals by the ISKCON abroad and the West Bengal government's declaration of a temple in Digha as "Jagannath ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (PTI) The Odisha government has started working on securing copyright for the rituals of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to protect its traditional cultural expressions, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of the pilgrim town, said. The statement came amid resentments among the devotees of Lord Jagannath over the untimely celebration of Lord Jagannath's rituals by the ISKCON abroad and the West Bengal government's declaration of a temple in Digha as "Jagannath ...Read More >
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