Meanwhile, the entire country has also declared a three-day mourning as a mark of respect, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
A two-day state mourning will be observed on April 22 and April 23. One day state mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral, which will be intimated separately.
Pope Francis (88) passed away at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican on Monday morning. The Home Ministry stated: "Three-Day State Mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See."
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, who won hearts worldwide with his humility, deep compassion for the poor, and strong advocacy for climate action, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 21: In a landmark move aimed at revolutionizing the organic food industry in Rajasthan, Rapid Organic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) worth Rs1200 Lakhs with the Government of Rajasthan under the 'Rising Rajasthan' initiative. The partnership will
To deal with challenges emanating from today's constantly-evolving nature of warfare, soldiers must excel in the skills of combat while being equally proficient in mental stability and spiritual empowerment, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing an event organised at the Brahm
Archbishop of Hyderabad, Cardinal Poola Anthony, on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, and describing him as a "shepherd to the universal Church and a prophetic voice of mercy, justice, and peace in the world".
World leaders have expressed deep sorrow and paid heartfelt tributes following the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him as a compassionate spiritual leader.
New Delhi [India], April 21: In a significant step toward enhancing global culinary collaboration and expanding protein diversity in India, the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
US Representative Seth Moulton reaffirmed American commitment to Taiwan's defence against potential Chinese aggression, praising Taiwan's embrace of asymmetric strategy and advocating for deeper economic ties.