2025 Umrah visa updates: What every pilgrim must know before the journey
Saudi Arabia has rolled out major updates to the 2025 Umrah visa process, effective June 10. Pilgrims must now secure confirmed hotel and transportation bookings via the Nusuk platform before…
Did Taylor Swift sing about Real Madrid? Latest release sets internet ablaze
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” features a surprising reference to Real Madrid in her song “Wi$h Li$t.” This mention, likely acknowledging the club’s prestige and her…
‘Anchor of stability’: RBI guv hails India’s growth story amid volatile world
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman affirmed India’s economic stability and resilient growth at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025. They highlighted strong fundamentals, including low inflation and…
PoK unrest: India flays Pak’s ‘oppressive approach’; flags ‘horrific’ violations
India’s MEA condemned the “horrific” brutality by Pakistani forces on protestors in PoK, calling it a consequence of Pakistan’s oppressive rule and resource plundering. Widespread protests, demanding reforms and basic…
Delhi ‘godman’ case: Chaitanyananda remanded to 14-day judicial custody in molesting students
Self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati received 14 days judicial custody. He faces allegations of molesting 17 female students in Delhi. Police arrested him from Agra. Investigations revealed multiple bank accounts…
‘If my value isn’t met’: Ashwin on going unsold in ILT20 auction; reveals future plans
R Ashwin went unsold in the ILT20 2025 auction due to his $120,000 base price, stating he’s content if his value isn’t met. He has committed to playing the entire…
‘Wholesale attack on democracy in India’: Rahul targets Centre from Colombia; BJP hits back
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, accused the BJP-led central government of a “wholesale attack on Indian democracy” during an interaction in Colombia, emphasizing India’s diverse traditions needing democratic space. The…
Asia Cup: AB de Villiers slams post-match chaos – ‘Politics should stay aside’
South Africa cricket legend AB de Villiers criticised India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from the ACC President, urging a clear separation of sports and geopolitics, calling the…
Abu Dhabi: 13 private schools rated outstanding, 5 remain weak in latest Irtiqa’a report
Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection programme reveals significant improvements in private school performance. In the latest report, 13 schools achieved an Outstanding rating, 23 improved to Good, while 5 remain Weak.…
Gaza peace: Hamas splits over Trump’s plan – key demands of terror outfit
Hamas is deliberating on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, seeking amendments on disarmament and expulsion of cadres, despite Trump’s 3-4 day ultimatum. The group is internally divided, with…