- Business
Now send Rakhis to siblings in India from select countries via Blinkit
New Delhi: In an effort to let Indians living abroad send Rakhis and gifts to their siblings in the country, Zomato-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit on Saturday introduced international order service for…
- Middle East
Results of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha not in line with Biden’s proposal: source
Gaza: The results of the Gaza peace negotiations between Israel and the US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Doha are not in line with US President Joe Biden’s proposal presented to Hamas…
- Middle East
Filipinos advised to leave Lebanon immediately over war fear
Manila: Filipinos staying in Lebanon have been advised to leave the Middle East country as early as possible as tension escalates due to the threat of an all-out war between the Iran-backed…
- Middle East
Gaza reports first polio case in 25 years amid conflict-battered health system
Ramallah: The Gaza Strip recorded the first case of poliovirus infection in 25 years as the enclave continues to toil in the protracted conflict. The Ramallah-based Palestinian health ministry on Friday said…
- Entertainment
IFFM 2024: Ram Charan, Kartik Aaryan, ‘12th Fail’, ‘Laapaata Ladies’ amongst top awardees
Mumbai: Actor Kartik Aaryan, who was recently seen in “Chandu Champion”, won the Best Actor honour at the 15th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Star Ram Charan and Oscar-winner…
- Middle East
Going global: UAE merchants accept Rupee via UPI to attract Indian customers
New Delhi: The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract…
- Telangana
Telangana MLA Harish Rao’s office vandalised; BRS blames Congress
Hyderabad: Some unidentified persons vandalised the office of BRS legislator and former Telangana minister, T Harish Rao, in Siddipet town in the early hours of Saturday. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) blamed…
- Bangalore
MUDA case: Karnataka Guv gives consent for prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).…
- India
Non-Muslim children cannot be enrolled in Madarsas: MP govt
Bhopal: The government of Madhya Pradesh has said that Madaras and schools enrolled under Madara boards that receive funds from the state cannot force children to participate in “religious education.” A notification…
- Middle East
IDF orders mass evacuation in southern Gaza
Tel Aviv: Even as indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel have envisaged an immediate ceasefire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered mass evacuation in southern Gaza. The Arabic language Spokesman…
- Middle East
Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha the most constructive in months: US official
Washington: The past two days of negotiations in Doha for a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in months, a senior Biden administration official…
- Middle East
Norway closes representative office in Palestine
Oslo: Norway’s Representative Office in Al-Ram, Palestine, has been closed after the Israeli government decided to no longer facilitate Norway’s diplomatic presence with the Palestinian Authority. In a press statement on Friday,…
- Middle East
Egyptian FM visits Lebanon to convey support
Beirut: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has visited Lebanon, confirming Egypt’s support for the country’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. “We confirm once again Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s unity, territorial integrity, and…
- Middle East
Jordan condemns attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in West Bank
Amman: Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank, the most recent of which occurred two days ago in a village east…
- India
20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP
Kanpur: At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning, a Railway Board official said. The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. near Kanpur railway…
