President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Pope Francis at the Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Friday, along with senior Indian ministers, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday departed for Vatican City to attend the State Funeral of Pope Francis. Accompanying her on this visit are Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
Rijiju said that the delegation also includes Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries George Kurian and Goa's Deputy Speaker Joshua Peter De Souza.
The Indian stock market opened with a marginal decline on Thursday as geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. This comes after India took diplomatic measures against Pakistan in response to the recent attack in Pahalgam.
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Francis Ford Coppola will be honoured with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, recognising his significant contributions to the film industry.
Former Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis, whom he recalled as a person continuously engaged in promoting peace, compassion, and for the poor.
Another motorcycle rider was killed in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 6 after being struck by a water tanker, while heavy vehicle road rage persists unchecked, according to a report by Geo News.
"I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God's embrace," the Prime Minister said.
Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to vote in the papal conclave, four are from India. These include Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Cardinal Anthony Poola, and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad.
This sharp rally is attributed to a combination of heightened geopolitical risks, trade tensions--particularly between the U.S. and China--and a surge in safe-haven demand from both institutional and retail investors, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) said in a report.