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New Pope elected as white smoke from Sistine Chapel signals end of conclave at Vatican

The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.

Pope Francis’s remains to be taken to St Peter’s Square before funeral Saturday

His body is set to be taken in an open casket from the chapel of the Vatican residence, where he lived, to St Peter’s, entering through the central door, in a grand procession.

Pope Francis’s funeral to be held Saturday in St Peter’s Square in Vatican, world leaders to attend

The funeral service for the late pontiff will be held in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, in the shadow of the Basilica, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT).

Cardinals gather in Vatican to plan Pope Francis’s funeral; conclave to begin next month

All cardinals in Rome were invited to meet at the Vatican at 9 a.m. (0700 GMT) to make funeral plans. The Vatican said it expected the ceremony to take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Trump to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome, condoles death of the pontiff

In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump shared that he along with his wife Melania, will be travelling to Rome for the funeral of the spiritual leader.

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis. A life of ‘humility, compassion & courage’ remembered

Following the death of the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, world leaders from across the globe reflected on his life & leadership, offering condolences to the Christian world.

All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney. How Pope Francis’s successor will be elected

With the death of Pope Francis at age 88, Christian world now awaits papal conclave, which will conclude with white smoke rising from Sistine Chapel—signaling the new pope's election.

World leaders mourn Pope Francis’s death, remember him for compassion & simplicity

The Pope passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican.

PM Modi condoles Pope Francis’s death: ‘His affection will always be cherished’

The prime minister took to X to recall his meeting with the pontiff and the fondness the late spiritual leader had for the people of India.

Key moments from life of Pope Francis, first non-European head of Catholic Church in 1,300 years

Here are some facts about Pope Francis, who has passed away at the age of 88, after serving as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic church for 12 years.

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Why India should let the rupee fall

From Japan in the 1960s to China in the 2000s, many countries transformed their economies by using competitive exchange rates as part of their industrial strategies.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.