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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicSyrian Orthodox Church

Topic: Syrian Orthodox Church

7 yrs after SC order on Malankara church dispute, what’s holding up Kerala’s bid to implement it

In an affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the state govt urged a legislative solution to the decades-old tussle between the Jacobite & Orthodox factions of the Christian sect.

Allow us to confess before a priest of our choice — women from Jacobite Syrian Church tell SC

In their petition, women say the right to confess is an intrinsic part of their right to privacy that must be protected.

SC issues notice to Malankara Syrian churches, Kerala govt over ‘mandatory confession’

Three petitioners have claimed the practice violates a citizen's right to privacy and has also led to parishioners being blackmailed and/or sexually exploited. 

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.