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Why are flags at half-mast? Trump's big announcement after Sen. Graham's death

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 03:01 am IST

Thousands mourn Khamenei in Karnataka village he visited in 1981

Alipura, formerly known as Bellikunte, traces its present identity to migration during the Bijapur Adil Shahi period.
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 10:25 am IST

Why are flags flying at half-staff today and tomorrow? Here's the reason

The US National flag flies at half staff on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on December 4, 2025, in honor of Sarah Beckstrom (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 09:51 am IST

Taste of Life: Sacred role of food in honouring the dead

After Tilak’s statue was erected in front of the then Reay Market (now Mahatma Phule Mandai), people would queue to offer their respects and place “naivedya”, the consecrated offering of food, in front of it. “Annadaan”, the charity of food, was an important feature of Tilak’s death anniversary in Pune. (HT ARCHIVES)
Published on Jul 31, 2025 09:40 am IST

India to observe 3-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis

The Vatican earlier in the day confirmed double pneumonia complications as Pope Francis' cause of death.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 05:09 am IST