- Middle East
Jordan, Egypt discuss efforts for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Amman: Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. During a phone call on Wednesday, the two ministers stressed the…
- India
JPC chief slams Owaisi for tearing Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, on Thursday, condemned AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for tearing a copy of the legislation in the…
- Entertainment
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane returns to Indian film industry
Mumbai: Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane, known for her performance in the film ‘Sanam Teri Kasam,’ is all set to make her music video debut with Akhil Sachdeva’s song “Tu Chaand Hai.” The…
- Bollywood
Subhash Ghai on ‘Karz’ remake: Want to explore new genres
Mumbai: Celebrated filmmaker Subhash Ghai has made it amply clear that he has no interest in remaking his iconic blockbuster ‘Karz’, starring late Rishi Kapoor. However, during a recent interaction with IANS,…
- Business
SBI, Citi unveil $295 million social loan to empower local smallholder farmers in India
Mumbai: State Bank of India (SBI) and Citi on Thursday announced a social loan facility of $295 million to support smallholder farmers in India. The financing is specifically directed towards smallholder farmers…
- Bollywood
Ashok Pandit opposes Fawad Khan’s comeback in Bollywood
Mumbai: Filmmaker Ashok Pandit, the President of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association, has shared his thoughts on Pakistan’s actor Fawad Khan’s comeback in Bollywood, suggesting that the “entire nation will…
- World
World leaders react to Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’
Washington: As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a “mistake that benefits no one”…
- Stock Market
Sensex, Nifty open lower as Trump tariffs trigger global sell-off
Mumbai: Indian equity indices opened lower on Thursday following a sharp sell-off in global markets after the US President Donald Trump announcement of reciprocal tariffs. At around 9:20 am, Sensex was down…
- World
WHO faces 2.5 billion dollar funding gap after US’ withdrawal
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a budget gap of 1.9 billion dollar for 2026 and 2027, along with a 600-million-dollar deficit through 2025, according to media reports. The 1.9-billion-dollar…
- Middle East
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations
Jerusalem: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory. Military spokesman Avichay Adraee on Wednesday urged…
- India
After Lok Sabha nod, Waqf Bill to be presented in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi: After the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, it will be tabled by the government in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Lok Sabha intensely discussed the bill for…
- India
Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after marathon debate
New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill remained one of the major subjects of discussion on Wednesday as the Lower House of the Parliament witnessed its tabling. After a marathon debate on the…
- India
Trump rolls out ‘kind’ reciprocal tariffs, hits India with 26 pc
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a baseline rate of 10 per cent on all imports and higher individualised rates for dozens of countries, including 26 per cent for India, 34 per…
- Bangalore
Karnataka BJP launches overnight protest against price hikes, Muslim quota
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP launched an overnight protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday against the series of price hikes and the Congress government’s decision to provide 4 per cent reservation…
- India
Parliament approves Immigration and Foreigners Bill-2025
New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday approved Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 seeking to regulate immigration, entry and stay of foreigners in the country. The Rajya Sabha gave nod to the Bill…
