- Middle East
Saudi Arabia targets 15 million Umrah pilgrims by 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled a plan to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, by 2025. The development indicates an increase from the pre-pandemic levels…
- Middle East
Marbella honored as top Arab visitor destination
In a significant development, the Arab Tourism Organisation has officially recognised the Marbella City of Spain as a top destination for Arab visitors and honoured its Mayor, Angeles Munoz. The recognition occurred…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Speeding car rams into security guard killing him on spot
Hyderabad: The Jidimetalapolice on Sunday, August 11 arrested a degree student for ramming his car into a security guard at Gajularamaram, killing him on the spot. A degree student rammed his speedy…
- Middle East
Israel imposes 6-month entry ban on Al-Aqsa Imam
Israeli authorities have imposed a six-month entry ban on Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the former Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is Islam’s third holy site located in the old city of Jerusalem. According…
- Offbeat
Andhra woman welcomes son-in-law with a feast of 100 dishes
In a heartwarming story, an Andhra woman from Tamarada village, Kirlampudi Mandal, Kakinada district, welcomed her newlywed son-in-law by preparing 100 dishes for him. In a video that went viral, the groom,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 14 compete on opening day of international Quran competition
The jury of the final qualifiers for the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorisation, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran listened to the recitations of 14 contestants…
- India
UP: Goons attack slum dwellers calling them ‘Bangladeshi’
A group of Hinduvta workers belonging to the Hindu Raksha Dal group attacked slum dwellers in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh accusing them of being ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’. The slur is commonly used by Hindu…
- Middle East
‘Cowardly act’: Arab League condemns Gaza school massacre
The Arab League, a regional organisation, has strongly condemned the recent attack of Israeli occupation forces on the Tabeen school, which served as a shelter for displaced people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood,…
- Telangana
Telangana: Rajanna Sircilla people claim crows ‘attacking’ men
Hyderabad: In a bizzare incident reported from Rajanna-Sircila district of Telangana on August 11, Sunday, locals from the town claim that crows are specifically attacking men on a street, while women were…
- Middle East
Gaza school attack: Israel denies civilian killings, claims strike at Hamas fighters
In the aftermath of a devastating airstrike on a Tabeen school which served as a shelter for displaced people in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
- Telangana
Telangana govt committed to eradicating Filaria, Roundworm: Health minister
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday, August 10 said that the government is currently conducting eradicating programs in 14 health centers to eliminate Filaria and Roundworm from the state. Addressing…
- News
Telangana: Dog attacks elderly woman in Jagtial district
Hyderabad: In an incident reported from Jagtial on Saturday, August 10, an old woman was attacked by a stray dog. The incident occurred in the Vittampet village, Metpalli mandal where 65-year-old Akula…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches free and paid wheelchair rentals at Grand Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched wheelchair services for the elderly and disabled persons at…
- Hyderabad
Missing Hyderabad man located in Qatar jail
Hyderabad: A 31-year-old man from Hyderabad who had been missing for the last 15 days was located in a jail in Qatar. He was reportedly lodged in the Duhail Jail after his…
- India
Reincarnation compulsory subject for BTech students at IIT Mandi
At IIT Mandi, a unique course titled “Indian Knowledge Systems” is making headlines for including reincarnation and out-of-body experiences as compulsory subjects for BTech students. This decision has sparked considerable debate regarding…
