No meat on Good Friday? The surprising reason behind this Catholic traditionCatholics worldwide observe Good Friday as a solemn day of fasting and abstinence, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The traditi...
03 Apr, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: āTo know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know whatā¦āNicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, changed our view of the universe. He proposed the Sun, not Earth, is at th...
04 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Vatican shocked: Man urinates on St. Peterās Basilica Altar during Holy Mass, Pope reacts - Video sparks outrageVisitors at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City were shocked on Friday morning as an unidentified man reportedly urinated on the Altar of ...
12 Oct, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
Superman star Nathan Fillion defends his characterās haircut after fan uproar on social mediaNathan Fillion addresses criticism regarding his character Guy Gardner's hairstyle in the upcoming Superman film. The actor plays the Green...
13 Jul, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV? Everything we know about first American popeRobert Prevost has been appointed as the 267th pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, he becomes the first American to lead the Ca...
08 May, 2025, 11.16 PM IST
Bail is rule and jail is exception applicable in money laundering cases, SC observes while granting bail to Hemant Soren's aideThe Supreme Court has ruled that bail is the rule and jail is an exception in money laundering cases under the Prevention of Money Launderi...
29 Aug, 2024, 01.53 AM IST
CBIC asks jurisdictional commissionerates to issue show cause notices in DRI custom duty investigationsThe instructions have been made specific to cases pertaining to issues of duty payments under Customs Act.
18 Mar, 2021, 11.25 AM IST
AAP supports, stands with farmers; 'dark' farm laws must be withdrawn: Party MLAsThe farmers, who tried to enter the city as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' march, clashed with police at the Delhi-Haryana Singhu border earli...
27 Nov, 2020, 05.50 PM IST
Absolutely wrong to prevent farmers from holding peaceful demonstrations: Delhi CM KejriwalThe Haryana government on Thursday completely sealed its borders with Punjab. Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers along th...
26 Nov, 2020, 12.04 PM IST
Govt doing politics of obstinacy: Congress on amendments to Jammu & Kashmir land laws"The Congress has opposed the taking away of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir and the amendment to Jammu and Kashmir's land laws. The mov...
28 Oct, 2020, 10.14 PM IST
Divorce granted by church court can't override law: Supreme CourtThe Centre, however, had opposed the plea saying Canon law cannot be allowed to override Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 and Divorce Ac...
19 Jan, 2017, 06.02 PM IST
Religous influence on social issues a concern for secular socitey, says Supreme CourtExpressing concern over growing influence of religion on social issues, the SC wondered how long India would remain a secular country but b...
10 Feb, 2015, 09.58 AM IST
India born Antara Haldar becomes first non-European law lecturer at Cambridge UniversityIn a whirlwind line-up, she met with policymakers, top bankers and industry bigwigs to discuss her first project in India.
16 Sep, 2014, 11.42 AM IST
Help govt pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul Gandhi to oppositionCongress leader Rahul Gandhi asked opposition parties to fix a date to help government pass bills on which there is general consensus.
17 Feb, 2014, 05.36 PM IST
VHP leader Ashok Singhal released, protests by VHP over UP government's crackdown on yatraVHP leader Ashok Singhal was released along with 957 fellow cadres, a day after nearly 2,500 activists were arrested in a massive crackdown...
26 Aug, 2013, 07.41 PM IST
- Jammu and Kashmir police to get non-lethal weapons to deal with mob
The Jammu and Kashmir police is all set to get non-lethal weapons and ammunitions to deal with the mob during violent protests in the state...
08 Dec, 2011, 02.26 PM IST
- Laity leaders support Kerala panel recommendation on church assets
A confrontation between leaders of the Catholic Church and the LDF government is brewing in Kerala following the recommendation of a govern...
09 Jan, 2009, 02.07 AM IST