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Thiruvananthapuram |Christians across Kerala on Sunday celebrated Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with solemn prayers, festivities and traditional feasts after the 40-day Lenten observance. Devotees, including women and children, thronged churches to attend midnight and dawn masses held across the state. Special prayers and services were conducted in churches of various denominations, with bishops and senior clergy leading the liturgy and delivering messages of hope, renewal, ...Read More >
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 >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Easter, emphasising the festival's message of hope, truth, and goodness. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a timeless reminder that truth always prevails over falsehood, hope rises above despair, and goodness conquers evil. May this Easter inspire compassion, strengthen bonds o ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday extended heartfelt greetings to the public on the occasion of Easter, wishing for love, compassion, and kindness to guide people during challenging times. In a post on X, she wrote, "Warm Easter greetings to everyone. May love, compassion, and kindness guide us through these difficult times. Easter reminds us that light overcomes darkness, and love is stronger than hate." Earlier in the day, Leader of the Opposition ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Easter, emphasising the festival's message of hope, truth, and goodness. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a timeless reminder that truth always prevails over falsehood, hope rises above despair, and goodness conquers evil. May this Easter inspire compassion, strengthen bonds o ...Read More >
Easter follows Good Friday and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, making it the most significant festival in Christianity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Easter greetings, saying the teachings of Jesus Christ should inspire people to show kindness and strengthen the spirit of togetherness in society. "Greetings on Easter. This sacred day celebrates hope and renewal. May it bring peace, joy and brightness to everyone's lives," PM Modi said in a post on X. He added that th ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, praying for the peace and prosperity of all citizens. "Today, as we celebrate the miracle of His resurrection, let us remember that truth and compassion can never be defeated. May this Easter fill every household with love, hope, peace and prosperity. Happy Easter!," Reddy wrote on 'X'. Also Read | EPFO PF Withdrawal Rules 2026: Know When and How You Can Access Your Savi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended his greetings to the people, wishing for "happiness, harmony and prosperity". In an X post, Gandhi wrote, "Greetings to you and your loved ones on Easter. May this special occasion fill your lives with happiness, harmony, and prosperity." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his Easter greetings, highlighting the significance of hope and renewal. In a post on X, PM Mo ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, praying for the peace and prosperity of all citizens. "Today, as we celebrate the miracle of His resurrection, let us remember that truth and compassion can never be defeated. May this Easter fill every household with love, hope, peace and prosperity. Happy Easter!," Reddy wrote on 'X'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, saying the day " ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, saying the day ... New Delhi [India], April 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Easter, saying the day "celebrates hope and renewal." He wished for peace, joy, and unity, urging that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire kindness and strengthen social togetherness. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings on Easter. This sacred day celebrates hope and renewal. May it ...Read More >
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Easter is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Sacred Heart Church in Udaiyarpatti of Tirunelveli district, where thousands of Christians have gathered to participate in special prayers and Mass on Sunday. Devotees assembled in large numbers at the church to take part in the Easter Mass. During the ceremony, worshippers shared the light of candles with one another, symbolising hope, faith, and renewal. They also renewed the ...Read More >
Observed ahead of Easter, Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and has long been a day dedicated to mourning, prayer, reflection, and fasting in Christian tradition. New Delhi: Banks in several parts of India will remain shut tomorrow on the occasion of Good Friday, as per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday list. Places such as Gujarat, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Telangana, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Prade ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Churches across the city have lined up a series of programmes during Holy Week following Good Friday, marking the Lenten season with events centred on the suffering and resurrection of Jesus Christ. At New Life Assembly of God, Hitec City campus, an Easter cantata depicting the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be staged. Pastor Rev. Younus Samuel said, "Blending drama, music and visual storytelling, the performance will try to convey the emotional depth and spiritual essenc ...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 >
Mumbai : As India continues to grapple with gaps in access to timely and affordable pediatric cardiac care, the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival (KRBF) returns on 3rd and 4th April at Baikunth Resort, Kasauli. Organised by Genesis Foundation, the festival marks its 10th edition while also celebrating 25 years of the Foundation's sustained efforts in supporting life-saving treatment for critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Since its inception in 2 ...Read More >
Bank Holiday: India's banking calendar is seeing a cluster of holidays this week, with multiple closures lined up between March 31 and April 3. The break is driven by a mix of religious observances and financial year-end procedures, impacting banking operations in several cities across the country. While digital banking services remain accessible, customers relying on branch visits may face disruptions during this period. Bank branches in several major cities will remain shut on March 31 on acc ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday echoed Pope Leo XIV's appeal for peace amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Dalai Lama in a post on X said that all religions preach tolerance and peace, and violence is condemned. Also Read | Junos 2026 Highlights: From Rush's Surprise Act to Drake's Nelly Furtado Tribute, Best Moments From Canada's Biggest Musical Night. "I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday echoed Pope Leo XIV's appeal for peace amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Dalai Lama in a post on X said that all religions preach tolerance and peace, and violence is condemned. "I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the Holy Father, Pope Leo, during his Palm Sunday Mass. His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly w ...Read More >
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