Morning Digest: Pope Francis’ funeral to be held today, President Murmu and other leaders in Rome to attend; Pakistan won’t get a drop of water, says Jal Shakti Minister Patil, and more
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The government is working on a strategy to ensure that not a single drop of water flows from India into Pakistan, Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil asserted on Friday following a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Rome on Friday (April 25, 2025) to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88.
A day after officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed an all-party meeting that police permission was not sought for opening the Baisaran meadow where 26 people were killed by terrorists on April 22, a senior J&K Government official told The Hindu that police authorisation has never been sought for the tourist spot, which is open throughout the year barring snowy months.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted the country’s history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations as “dirty work” for the West, a mistake for which he said Pakistan had suffered.
Aligning with the Centre’s “Viksit Bharat” vision, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has created a blueprint for achieving comprehensive water security and sustainability across the country, with a focus on shifting to “drink from tap” facilities.
India and France are set to formally announce the conclusion of the around ₹63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets on Monday (April 28, 2025), official sources confirmed. With the earlier planned visit of French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu to India for the signing deferred due to personal reasons, the government-to-government (G-to-G) deal is now being inked by the two Ministers remotely, sources in the know said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that “Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of the U.S. leader pressuring Ukraine to make concessions to end the war while it remains under siege.
Australia activates disaster relief for New South Wales as wildfires threaten properties and infrastructure, with no casualties reported.
Australia’s Pat Cummins confirms he’ll return for the third Ashes Test, easing concerns for the struggling England side.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club in collaboration with the Annai Velankanni Church (Society of St. Vincent De Paul), conducted a Free Medical Camp on November 23, 2025 at the church premises from 9 am to 6 pm, with Dr. Samundi Sankari and Dr. Divya Sivaraman of Srushti Hospitals, Dr. Sharada L N of Aramba, the Kumaran Dental Clinic, Lychee and Satya Physiotherapy Centre, according to a press release.
Hyderabad police support senior citizens living alone, enhancing safety, preventing fraud, and fostering community connections through regular visits.
Explore the vital role of Humanities in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and social harmony amid the STEM-focused higher education landscape.
Tiruvannamalai removes 450 metric tonnes of waste from Maha Deepam day in a two-day cleanup by 2,300 workers.
Chennai Metrowater raises tanker tariffs and removes trip caps to address rising production costs and enhance bulk water supply.
Tamil Nadu commits to enhanced collaboration with the National Green Tribunal for effective environmental governance and protection initiatives.
On Ambedkar's death anniversary, CM Rekha Gupta highlights his enduring ideals of social harmony, equality, and justice.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.
MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, with 104 matches across North America.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to five years for money laundering, causing ₹1.20 crore loss to the government.
The Dr. Mrs. YGP Centenary Annual Festival of Music and Dance launched at PSBB, celebrating classical arts and education.