- World
US targets crypto exchanges accused of laundering Iran funds
Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on two digital asset exchanges and a network of companies it accused of helping Iran launder billions of dollars, evade sanctions and support the Islamic Revolutionary…
- Middle East
Iran’s Pezeshkian backs dialogue with US but rejects surrender
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to pursuing dialogue to safeguard its rights, while emphasising that Tehran will not be forced to surrender. Pezeshkian made the remarks in…
- Middle East
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi, vows to strengthen India-Israel ties
Jerusalem: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed progress in various aspects of partnership on Thursday. “Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister…
- Middle East
Merchant vessel hit, catches fire near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: A merchant vessel caught fire after being struck near the eastern entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-to-ship radio communications on Friday evening, August 7. The recording, obtained exclusively…
- News
Full support provided to ships and seafarers in Gulf, says MEA
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, August 7, stated that Indian missions across the Gulf region are in constant contact with the shipping ministry and the local authorities…
- India
Over 10,000 Indians protected from WhatsApp malware attack: Govt
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday, August 7, said that coordinated action by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), including geo-blocking of command-and-control (C2) servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected…
- Hyderabad
Madhavi Latha backs ‘madrasas are terrorist factories’ remark
Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and social activist Madhavi Latha has called for teaching English and compulsory singing of “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana” in madrasas. She told IANS…
- India
Abhishek Banerjee approaches SC for permission to travel abroad
Kolkata: Following the dismissal of the petition filed by the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, for permission to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment by a…
- Television News
Shoaib Ibrahim wishes Dipika Kakar: Allah tumhe lambi zindagi de
Mumbai: Actor Shoaib Ibrahim has penned a note for his “fighter” wife Dipika Kakar on her birthday and said that she has taught him that true courage lies in never giving up.…
- India
NHRC flags over 50 CSEAM cases on Instagram
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received complaints related to more than 50 cases of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on Instagram over the past week and…
- Middle East
Explosions heard in Iran after confrontation with ‘enemy targets’
Tehran: Two explosions were heard on Iran’s southern Qeshm Island in Hormozgan province Thursday, August 6, as a result of the Iranian armed forces’ confrontation with “hostile enemy targets” at the entrance…
- Telangana
Naveen Pettem is Telangana Congress social media chairperson
Hyderabad: All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed Naveen Pettem as the chairperson of the social media department of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee. According to AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, Congress president…
- India
Jharkhand students to march towards Assembly over recruitment row
New Delhi: Student organisations in Jharkhand will march towards the State Assembly on Friday, August 7, as part of an intensified protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)…
- Bollywood
Awarapan 2 trailer: Emraan Hashmi aka Shivam’s deadliest comeback
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is returning to the portrayal of his iconic character of Shivam Pandit from the cult-classic ‘Awarapan’. The makers of ‘Awarapan 2’ unveiled the film’s trailer on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Iran’s President says contact with Mojtaba Khamenei ‘very difficult’
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is very “difficult at the moment,” but his presence is a “great strength” for the country to continue…
