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Rapper Badshah booked for ‘hurting’ sentiments
The complainant alleged that Badshah used the words “church” and “bible” in his new song — Velvet Flow — in an objectionable way.
Published on May 01, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Chandigarh
Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly
POPE-FRANCIS/MIDDLE EAST-REACTION (TV, PIX):Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 07:26 PM IST
Reuters |
Church leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis’ simplicity, deep respect for Indian culture
Church leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis’ simplicity, deep respect for Indian culture
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:39 PM IST
PTI |
Christians demand ban on Jaat, raise slogans of ‘Randeep Hooda murdabad’
The Jaat scene, which has caused a stir, shows Randeep Hooda standing inside a church, beneath a crucifix placed above the sacred pulpit.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:29 AM IST
Punjab: 2 injured in Sangrur clash
According to the Dhuri station house officer, the police restored law and order in Dhandra village. The process is on to register an FIR based on the statements of complainants, he says
Published on Feb 25, 2025 09:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Sangrur
Syria's de facto leader meets minority Christians
Syria's de facto leader meets minority Christians
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 12:47 AM IST
AFP |
Eyeing mass votes, parties scramble to woo religious sects
Due to their presence in large numbers and tendency to vote en masse, sect followers have potential to sway the electoral outcome.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh: Christians form human chain in protest over remarks by BJP MLA
A video of her speech, in which she allegedly made derogatory remarks about Jesus Christ and conversions, went viral, prompting several individuals to approach the police seeking action
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Happy Easter 2024: Wishes, images, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp and Facebook status
Happy Easter 2024: Easter falls on March 31, Sunday. Check out wishes, images, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp and Facebook status, and more to share with your loved ones
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 07:57 AM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Easter traditions around the world: How Christians celebrate easter
Easter 2024: From the Norwegian tradition of reading murder mystery stories to breaking clay pots in Corfu, here are a few ways by which people observe Easter.
Published on Mar 30, 2024 02:03 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Christians across tricity solemnly commemorate Good Friday
Nuns, along with members of the congregation, held wooden crosses as they took part in the Good Friday procession at Christ the King Cathedral in Sector 19, Chandigarh
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Easter 2024: Date, history, significance, celebration of the Christian festival
Easter 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of the Christian festival of Easter, from Lent to Holy Week
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:32 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Holy Saturday 2024: Date, history, traditions, significance, and celebration
Holy Saturday falls a day before Easter and is the time for deep spiritual reflection and anticipation. All you want to know.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Soundtrack of our time: 300 years of Bach's St. John Passion
Bach's masterpiece first premiered on Good Friday 1724. His composition is an unparalleled appeal for more humanity.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Good Friday traditions: How Christians around the world celebrate the festival
Good Friday marks Jesus' sacrifice for humanity but traditions are different across the world and reflect the cultural and religious diversity of Christianity.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:20 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Good Friday 2024: Date, history, significance, why Christians observe it
Good Friday 2024: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death in the cavalry. Know about its date, history, significance, and more.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:19 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Holy Week 2024: From Palm Sunday to Easter, check out the complete timeline
Discover the timeline of Holy Week 2024, from Palm Sunday to Easter, and delve into the sacred traditions of this important religious period.
Published on Mar 24, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights
CM Siddaramaiah presented the budget outlay of ₹3.71 lakh crore, roughly ₹44,000 crore higher than the previous budget.
Published on Feb 16, 2024 05:10 PM IST
‘Using Hindus…’: Why BJP's Tejasvi Surya slammed Siddaramaiah's Karnataka Budget
Bengaluru MP expressed displeasure over the fund allocation to non-Hindu communities.
Published on Feb 16, 2024 02:05 PM IST
Goa a perfect example of communal harmony: PM
Earlier in the day, Modi threw open the India Energy Week that began in southern Goa, calling on global leaders to seize the opportunity offered by India’s fast growing economy
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Panaji
PM Modi’s visits, BJP’s Sneh Yatra: How saffron woos Kerala
The party drew a blank in the 2019 LS polls and the 2021 assembly elections. Here’s how it is trying to make a mark in 2024 in the southern state
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 05:25 PM IST
Prayagraj Christian community to also celebrate Pran Pratishtha
On January 22, St Joseph’s College will be decorated with diyas and songs in praise of Lord Ram will be sung
Published on Jan 19, 2024 05:58 PM IST
Farhan Ahmed Siddiqui, Prayagraj
PM Modi hosts Christmas event, calls Jesus Christ's life ‘guiding light’
PM Modi said Jesus Christ worked for an inclusive society and that these values are serving as a ‘guiding light’ in his government's development journey.
Published on Dec 25, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Christmas Cheer: Christian community’s Lucknow-connect weaves a rich cultural tapestry
The Christan community connect with the state capital is over 160-years-old and the resonance of their spirit comes alive especially during the enchanting festive season
Published on Dec 24, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Sreya Deb, Lucknow
Two cemeteries in Patna, shut for 100 years, to reopen
Following demands made by the Christian community, which cited shortage of space for such rituals, the local administration, after a spot survey of the sites, issued no-objection certificates on December 15.
Published on Dec 16, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Chandigarh: Christian community prays for Manipur violence victims
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh, and its women commission issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the current situation in Manipur
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 05:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Two injured in attack by Nihangs in Amritsar village
Two members of the Christian community were injured when a group of unidentified men dressed as Nihangs allegedly attacked them in a church at Rajewal village situated on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway on Sunday morning
Updated on May 21, 2023 10:32 PM IST
Cong, CPI(M) target Kerala BJP over its Easter outreach
Head of the Syro-Malabar church Cardinal Mar George Alancherry has lauded the “PM Modi’s statesmanship” and said Christians do not feel insecure any more.
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Anil Antony to share dais with PM in Kochi youth event
BJP leaders feel Anil’s presence at the national level will help the party corner the Congress and make better understanding with the Christian community
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Denied land or burial, Jalandhar village Christian family keeps body in mortuary
With no dedicated graveyard for the Christian community, a family in Jalandhar’s Rampur Lallian village has been denied burial of their 64-year-old member, who breathed his last on April 1
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:12 AM IST
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