India This Week~April 25, 2025
India This Week~April 25, 2025
India This Week~April 25, 2025
Pope Francis Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. World leaders mourned his death, remembering him as a compassionate and humble spiritual leader. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, expressed deep sorrow and condoled the passing of Pope Francis, highlighting his commitment to serving the poor and downtrodden.
US Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the progress in negotiations for a US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement. They announced the finalization of the Terms of Reference for the negotiations, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and supply-chain integration in a mutually beneficial manner.
The Supreme Court of India expressed serious concern over the rising issue of child trafficking in the country, terming the situation as "most dangerous." A case related to the trafficking of newborns led to a directive for the Delhi police to take necessary actions to locate kidnapped infants and apprehend the perpetrators.
