- Middle East
Emirates Draw: Indian expat wins Rs 11 lakh in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A 54-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dirhams 50,000 (Rs 11,23,704) in the latest Emirates Draw. The winner, Naseem Ajaz Shaikh, moved to the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 44 pelican signals inaugurated across Cyberabad
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police, in coordination with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), inaugurated 44 pelican signals at various junctions across the Cyberabad police commissionerate on Friday, August 25. Cyberabad police…
- India
Will Reynolds stop manufacturing classic 045 ball pen?
Millennials were left disheartened after a viral social media post indicated that Reynolds is discontinuing its iconic ball pen, the 045. Launched on October 29, 1945, the Reynolds 045 fine Carbure pen…
- Telangana
Coca-Cola doubles investment in Telangana by adding Rs 647 crore
Hyderabad: Coca-Cola has committed to an additional investment of Rs 647 crore to install new lines in the Siddipet greenfield plant, which is expected to be completed by December 2024. The investment…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Nehru Zoo Park to celebrate diamond jubilee in October
Hyderabad: The Nehru Zoological Park in the city is gearing up for its diamond jubilee (60-year completion) celebration scheduled in the month of October 2023. As a part of the celebrations, sitting…
- India
UP teacher who asked students to slap classmate in viral video booked
The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked the teacher of Neha Public School, in Muzzafarnagar who asked students in a class to slap a fellow student as punishment for reportedly being inconsistent in…
- Andhra Pradesh
SCR commissions longest 2.2 km flyover between Gudur and Manubolu
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) on Friday announced the commissioning of its longest rail-on-rail (RoR) flyover, having a length of 2.2 km, between the Gudur–Manubolu section. The initiative is part of a…
- Telangana
Telangana: Pet food major Mars Inc to invest Rs 800 cr for expansion
Hyderabad: Global pet food major Mars Inc has announced an investment of Rs 800 crore to commence its Phase-II expansion in Telangana. The Petcare firm already has a plant with a fixed…
- Middle East
RTA announces free bus rides that can take you around some Dubai routes; check
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has come with an amazing offer of free rides on electric buses. Say hello to free rides and get ready to catch a glimpse…
- India
Video of UP teacher asking kids to slap Muslim classmate sparks outrage
In another incident of Islamophobia, the video of a teacher allegedly encouraging Hindu students to slap a Muslim classmate went viral on social media on Friday, August 25, prompting the Uttar Pradesh…
- Middle East
Ever wondered why lightning strikes only clock tower in Makkah?
Whenever rain pours in the holy site in Makkah City, thunderstorms and lightning striking the crescent of the clock tower installed in the Kabba premise go viral on social media. Ever wondered…
- Middle East
If you lose a job in UAE, can a travel ban be imposed over undone loans?
Abu Dhabi: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a personal loan taken from a lender may fall under the provisions of the ‘Loan Agreement’ format approved by the Central Bank of UAE.…
- Featured News
Remembering Gail Omvedt: An icon of anti-caste, emancipatory politics in India
By Karthika Jayakumar Today, 25th August 2023, marks the second death anniversary of American-born, Indian sociologist, and social activist, Gail Omvedt who is known for her prolific and widely cited writings on…
- Middle East
Mohamed Salah likely to join Saudi Club Al-Ittihad
In yet another big move, Egyptian footballer and Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah agreed to move to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, a Qatari multinational network, beIN Sports reported on Thursday. However,…
- Telangana
Telangana govt to introduce Rs 25K financial aid scheme for street vendors
Hyderabad: Considering the recurrent concerns raised by the AIMIM leaders for the welfare of street vendors, Telangana home minister, Mahmood Ali said that the state government will be rolling out another financial…
