UAE pledges $550 million in major early commitment to UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has pledged $550 million to the UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview, which seeks $33 billion to…
‘IndiGo back on its feet’: CEO says ops stable; airline focusing on what led to crisis
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers assures operations are stabilizing after a recent crisis, with refunds issued and flights restored to all 138 destinations. The Civil Aviation Minister holds IndiGo accountable, emphasizing…
Erigaisi beats Carlsen in Freestyle GS Finals, set to face Keymer in QFs
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi triumphed over Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. While Javokhir Sindarov leads the standings, Erigaisi secured third place, earning a knockout stage match…
Explained: What are free zones in Dubai and how expats can start business there
Dubai’s Free Zones provide expats with a simple, tax-friendly way to start a business with 100% foreign ownership. Dubai now offers a Dedicated Free Zone Passport, enabling operations across multiple…
Gill, Sudarshan, and gaps around them: What puzzles must GT solve at auction
With only 5 wins in 14 matches and a win percentage of 41.7, the 2024 season was a disaster for the Gujarat Titans as they finished 8th in the point…
Made of money! Billionaire club hits record high — How much their children will inherit
Global billionaires have reached an all-time high in 2025, with their wealth soaring to $15.8 trillion, largely driven by tech gains in AI. Despite this boom, concerns about tariffs and…
‘Can I call you Dada?’: TMC MP objects to PM Modi calling Bankim Chandra ‘Da’; gets heartful reply
Trinamool MP Sugata Roy objected to PM Modi referring to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as “Bankim Da” in Lok Sabha, suggesting “Bankim Babu” instead. The Prime Minister accepted the correction, highlighting…
Hungary’s Orban woos voters with cash incentives and smears
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party faces a challenge from opposition leader Peter Magyar, despite a year of attacks. Prime Minister Orban is now deploying a “tsunami of promises” including tax cuts…
After wedding cancelled, Smriti Mandhana’s brother shares update on her next move
India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has resumed cricket training following the cancellation of her wedding to composer Palash Muchhal. She will soon return to competitive cricket in a T20I series against…