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PM Modi joins Christmas prayers at Delhi cathedral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at Delhi's Cathedral Church of the Redemption, highlighting the festival's message of peace and compassion. See photos and details.

Mandya's Historic Ganjam Church Celebrates 225th Christmas

The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.

New Market Clock Tower Restoration Completed in Kolkata

The iconic New Market clock tower in Kolkata has been fully restored three days ahead of schedule. The project, privately funded, involved extensive structural work and awaits the final repair of its historic Gillett & Johnston clock mechanism.

Bengaluru: 200+ houses demolished, protests erupt

Over 200 houses demolished in Bengaluru's Kogilu village for waste plant. Residents protest, demand housing. Minister assures talks. Full story on the controversial drive and aftermath.

Historic Curzon Clock Restored for Golden Temple

A rare clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK at a cost of £80,000. Discovered damaged, it's set for reinstallation in January 2026.

Tagore Painting Sets Auction Record at Rs 10.7 Crore

Rabindranath Tagore's 'From Across The Dark' sells for Rs 10.7 crore, shattering estimates. The AstaGuru auction saw 100% sales, totalling Rs 163.65 crore. Discover the details of this historic art sale.

Mumbai's Cricket Maidans Losing Relevance & Space

Mumbai's historic maidans, once the cradle of cricket legends, are being overlooked. Explore why these iconic grounds are fading from the city's sporting heart. Read the full story.

Pope Names Bishop Ronald Hicks Archbishop of New York

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The leadership change comes amid a major abuse settlement and a shift in the archdiocese's public voice. Read more.

Syro-Malabar Church Leaders Hold Key Vatican Meetings

Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil met Pope Leo XIV, thanking him for approving new provinces and a Gulf visitation. Discussions also focused on restoring peace in Ernakulam-Angamaly. Read the full report.

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