March 2025

Jordanian troops shoot Kerala man trying to sneak into Israel

Jordanian border guards fatally shot Thomas Gabriel Pereira from Kerala while he attempted to cross into Israel illegally. Pereira, misled by an agency promising Israeli work visas, travelled with three others on tourist visas. His death was discovered by his family after a relative, Edison, was deported by Jordan. Kerala authorities are assisting the family in repatriating his body.

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‘Should become spokespersons’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien urges Christian institutions to engage alumni as their voice

TMC leader Derek O’Brien highlighted the role of Christian-run educational institutions in India’s development and urged them to reconnect with alumni to promote their contributions positively. He criticized government policies affecting the Christian community and called for uniting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and uniform civil code.

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Relics of Somnath Jyotirlingam unveiled in Delhi

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living, unveiled rare relics of the original Somnath Jyotirlingam in Delhi during a Maha Satsang titled Anandam. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who attended the event, praised the organization’s Yamuna cleanup efforts and announced plans for a riverfront project.

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47-year-old from Kerala killed in firing at Jordan-Israel border

A Kerala resident, Ani Thomas Gabriel, was killed by Jordanian military personnel at the Jordan-Israel border on February 10. Gabriel had traveled to Jordan with three others, attempting to cross into Israel with help from an agent. Another relative, Edison, was injured but survived. The Indian Embassy confirmed Gabriel’s death to his family on March 1.

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PM Modi offers prayers at Somnath temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district, where he offered prayers and performed a special puja. He then proceeded to Sasan Gir for a lion safari and to chair a National Board for Wildlife meeting, marking World Wildlife Day.

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