- Middle East
Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel to resume aid deliveries into Gaza
Gaza: The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy issued an urgent appeal to the United Nations and international community, calling for pressure on the Israeli government to immediately stop using starvation and deprivation…
- Bangalore
Amid backlash, Karnataka govt defends 4% Muslim quota in tenders
Bengaluru: Under attack by the BJP for providing a 4 per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, the ruling Congress in Karnataka confirmed that it is all set to provide the…
- Bangalore
Repeatedly slapped, hit..; Gold smuggling accused actor alleges torture by DRI
Bengaluru: Gold smuggling-accused actress Ranya Rao has alleged that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths repeatedly slapped and hit her during custody, and demanded she sign statements under threats that they…
- Middle East
Hamas says will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal implemented
Cairo: Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the…
- India
18 N-plants planned to generate 13,800 MW: Govt data
New Delhi: The Indian government proposes to build 18 more nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of generating 13,800 MW of electricity and five sites have already been given in-principle approval,…
- Bollywood
Aamir Khan reveals what he and Shah Rukh Khan gossiped about
Mumbai: In a candid and humorous moment, actor Aamir Khan shared a delightful tidbit about his conversation with Shah Rukh Khan. When asked if they discussed each other’s birthdays, Aamir revealed that…
- Business
Ignore speculation, bank remains strong, RBI assures IndusInd Bank depositors
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assured IndusInd Bank depositors of its financial stability following recent speculation about its financial health. The central bank confirmed that the bank remains well-capitalised and…
- India
Owaisi should read history so he can come to senses: Shiv Sena leader
New Delhi: Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Saturday strongly criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his remarks on Vinayak Savarkar, accusing him of repeatedly insulting the freedom fighter. Speaking to IANS,…
- Business
India’s trade flourished in Q4 2024, defied global risks: UN Report
New Delhi: India’s trade saw strong growth in the last quarter of 2024, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights that…
- World
G7 slams China’s growing assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
Quebec: The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries blasted China’s dangerous manoeuvres in South China as they wrapped up a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada. The G7 welcomed ongoing…
- Bangalore
Karnataka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the…
- Bollywood
Old video of Aamir Khan, GF Gauri attending Irfan Pathan’s anniversary goes viral
Mumbai: An old video of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan attending the anniversary party of the former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan is going viral. The video from Irfan’s wedding anniversary party is from…
- India
25-yr-old shot dead by 4 men in UP’s Aligarh; assault caught on CCTV
Aligarh: A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh just before he was about to have ‘sehri (breakfast)’ during Ramzan, as four bike-borne assailants opened fire on him in a…
- Middle East
UN: 63,000 tonnes of food await lifting of Gaza aid blockade
United Nations: UN humanitarians said that 63,000 metric tonnes of food await an end to the Gaza aid blockade, enough for 1.1 million people for two to three months. The UN Office…
- Middle East
Lebanon, UNICEF launch initiative to support war-affected children
Beirut: Lebanon’s Health Ministry, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched an initiative to provide comprehensive healthcare and protection services for war-affected children. The initiative will be jointly implemented…
