The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis.

Chennai’s first air-conditioned (AC) suburban train, which rolled out on Saturday, has come as a boon for several commuters during peak hours as the city battles the sweltering heat due to rising temperatures.

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. 

​Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.