Friday News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'Knots Landing' star Lar Park Lincoln passes away at 63
Washington, April 25: Actress Lar Park Lincoln, who worked in 'House II: The Second Story', 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood' and others, has passed away. She was 63.
US VP Vance attends Good Friday service at St Peter's Basilica, to meet Vatican Secretary of State amid immigration row
Rome, April 19: US Vice President JD Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, as part of his Easter weekend visit. He is scheduled to meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, on Saturday, according to Politico.
Indian Minorities Federation joins Good Friday Mass in Mumbai, calls for interfaith harmony
Mumbai, April 19: The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) joined the Good Friday Mass at the Holy Name Church in Mumbai, extending solidarity with the Christian community and emphasising the message of interfaith unity and harmony.
Kerala: Over 5,000 devotees participate in 'Way of the Cross' procession in Ollur on Good Friday
Thrissur, April 19: Over 5,000 devotees took part in the solemn 'Way of the Cross' procession at St Antony's Forane Church in Ollur in Kerala's Thrissur on Good Friday.
Good Friday masses held across churches in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 18: For Christians in Kerala, Good Friday is a day of prayer that is not missed by even those who rarely attend the weekly Sunday mass and hence, churches across the state were crowded.
Manipur: Devotees commemorate Good Friday with prayers at MBC Centre Church in Imphal
Imphal, April 18: Devotees gathered at MBC Centre Church in Imphal on Friday to offer prayers and observe Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Himachal Pradesh: Devotees, locals, and tourists attend Good Friday service at Shimla's Christ Church
Shimla, April 18: On Good Friday, members of the Christian community, locals, and tourists gathered at Christ Church in Shimla to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Thoothukudi observes Good Friday with a solemn procession at Panimayamatha Church
Thoothukudi, India, April 18: Devotees in Thoothukudi commemorated Good Friday with solemnity and devotion, observing traditional rituals at Panimayamatha Church to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The special service, held in the morning, drew a large number of faithful who gathered to reflect on one of the most significant events in the Christian faith.
Kerala: Devotees take part in St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral's Good Friday procession in Palayam
Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 18: Devotees in Kerala participated in the Good Friday prayers procession at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram district, today, commemorating the day Jesus was crucified according to the Bible.
Christians in India mark Good Friday with solemn prayers and reflection on 'Jesus' sacrifice'
New Delhi, April 18: Christians across the country marked Good Friday on Friday with solemn prayers and spiritual reflection, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for humanity.
May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail: PM Modi on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and urged people to embrace kindness and compassion, praying that the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevails.
Andhra govt releases Rs 30 crore for honorarium to Christian pastors
Amaravati, April 17: In good news to Christian pastors ahead of Good Friday, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday released Rs 30 crore for paying them honorarium.
PM Modi remembers sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the courage and sacrifices of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi share message of compassion, peace on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday took to X to extend a message of peace and sacrifice on the occasion of Good Friday, urging everyone to embrace the values of humanity, kindness, and peace.
Tamil Nadu: Grand Holy Thursday celebration held at Velankanni church
Nagapattinam, April 18: A grand Holy Thursday celebration was held at the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu.
Indian stock markets closed for Good Friday; Asian markets see gains
Mumbai, April 18: Indian stock markets are shut on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. However, other major Asian markets continued their upward trend, with key indices posting gains.
Christians gear up for Good Friday, Easter Sunday during Holy Week
Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: Christians in South India and around the rest of the country are gearing up for two major festivals this week, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Call for freedom: Palestinians to stage rare 'Friday of Rage' protest against Hamas rule
Gaza, March 28: The Assembly of Southern Gaza Clans has issued a strong call for a popular uprising, declaring a 'Friday of Rage' against Hamas and warning the group that any attempt to suppress the movement would be met with fierce resistance.
'Freakier Friday' trailer: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis reunite for multigenerational body-swap adventure
Washington, March 15: Disney has officially released the first trailer for 'Freakier Friday', the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 hit 'Freaky Friday', bringing back Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for another round of body-swapping chaos.
Darbhanga Mayor urges two-hour Holi pause for Friday prayers, stirs row
Patna, March 12: Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara has sparked controversy by requesting a two-hour pause in Holi celebrations on Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., citing respect for Jumme ki Namaz (Friday prayers).
Devotees flock to Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, Jama Masjid for first jumma of Ramzan
New Delhi, March 7: The Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia and Jama Masjid witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees who gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramzan.
Lindsay Lohan says 'Freakier Friday' will be 'everything' the fans want
Los Angeles, March 4: Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has promised that “Freakier Friday” will be "everything" that the fans want ahead of its release later this year.
Here's why Huma Qureshi is 'thanking god'
Mumbai, Feb 21: Actress Huma Qureshi is over-the-moon as the weekend has almost started and thanked god for “Friday.”
Dibyendu Bhattacharya says his 'Griha Laxmi' character is brutal, merciless, has his own logic system
Mumbai, Jan 26: Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who can be seen in the recently released show ‘Griha Laxmi’, has said that the show came to him with an interesting promise of stepping into a character which is a ruthless villain, something that he hadn’t done in the longest time.
Taylor Kitsch recalls sleeping on the subway before 'Friday Night Lights' fame
Washington, January 19: Actor Taylor Kitsch, famed for being part of the TV series 'Friday Night Lights' (FNL), recalled his tough time before gaining popularity with the show.