- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Israel, 2 US aircraft carriers
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for firing a “ballistic missile” toward Israel, which had been intercepted by Israeli defence systems. The operation targeted “a military target in the vicinity of…
- Middle East
Israel ‘committed’ to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear arms
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Friday that he is committed, along with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and all parties, to leading a “clear course of action”…
- Middle East
Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament demands, labels them ‘gift’ to Israel
Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has dismissed calls for the group to disarm, warning that any such effort was a “delusion” that would serve Israeli interests. “No one will be allowed to…
- Bangalore
Siddaramaiah must apologize for sacred thread ban into CET exam halls: BJP
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to apologise to the people of the state for denying entry to examination halls for students wearing the sacred thread (Janivara) before the…
- Middle East
At least 45 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza: Civil defence
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 45 Palestinians and injured dozens of others, according to the Civil Defence in Gaza. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defence, said…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Heavy rains cause waterlogging, traffic jams
Hyderabad: Heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, lashed several parts of Hyderabad and its surroundings on Friday, affecting normal life. The heavy spell of pre-monsoon showers during the evening hours provided some…
- Kashmir
J&K: ‘Seek & destroy’ ops for hiding terrorists in Poonch enters 5th day
Jammu: The anti-terrorist operation by security forces in J&K’s Poonch district entered its 5th day on Friday. Officials said the search continued in Poonch’s Lasana forest belt, where terrorists are believed to…
- Technology
No plan to levy GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000: Govt
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Friday made it clear that the government is not considering any proposal to levy Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000. “The…
- Delhi
Delhi Minister signals action against illegal loudspeakers at mosques, temples
New Delhi: Signalling a drive against illegal use of loudspeakers at places of worship, including mosques and temples, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday promised to enforce the Supreme Court…
- India
Massive protest in Mangaluru against Waqt Act; over 2K cops deployed
Mangaluru: The protest organised on Friday against the Waqf (Amendment) Act witnessed a massive turnout here in this coastal Karnataka city. The Karnataka Police Department made elaborate security arrangements in the communally…
- Bollywood
A R Rahman adds his ‘current favourite’ car to his collection
Mumbai: Music maestro A R Rahman has added his ‘current favourite’ four-wheeler to his collection. The celebrated composer is the proud owner of Mahindra XEV 9e. Sharing a picture of himself posing…
- Middle East
Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Beirut: Israel’s military has said in a statement that it killed a Hezbollah commander in a drone strike in southern Lebanon. The strike targeted the area of Blida, killing Ali Ibar al-Nabi…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis claims 59 strikes on Israel, US warships since March 15
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has said his group had launched 26 attacks against Israel and 33 strikes on the US aircraft carrier and warships in the Red Sea since March…
- Bollywood
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ public review: Audience calls it a must-watch film for every Indian
Mumbai: Karan Singh Tyagi’s directorial ‘Kesari 2’ has taken the audience by storm, with viewers praising the performances of its stellar cast, including Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan. The film,…
- Telangana
Telangana CM praises Osmania Hospital doctors for saving youth’s life
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has praised doctors of government-run Osmania General Hospital for saving the life of a youth from Andhra Pradesh after a private hospital refused to admit…
