- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Medical, transport services reviewed for smooth Indian Haj pilgrimage
Riyadh: Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan conducted an inspection on Thursday of various functional desks, branch offices, and branch dispensaries set up to facilitate services to Indian Haj pilgrims. He…
- India
Tamil Nadu WRD seeks funds to clear vegetation in Cauvery river
Chennai: With the water level in the Mettur dam nearing 110 feet and just a month remaining for the customary release of water for delta irrigation, the Water Resources Department (WRD) in…
- Technology
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to lift off to space station on June 8
New Delhi: US-based company Axiom Space on Thursday announced a delay to its Mission-4 (Ax-4), which intended to carry astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, set to become the first Indian ever to go to…
- Bangalore
Lokayukta conducts raids at 30 locations across Karnataka, targets 7 govt officials
Bengaluru: The sleuths of the Lokayukta are conducting a series of raids at more than 30 locations, targeting at least seven government officials across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka on Thursday.…
- Bollywood
Kajol sends warm birthday wishes to the ‘OG dancing queen’ Madhuri Dixit
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kajol took to social media to wish Madhuri Dixit on her birthday, calling her the ‘original dancing queen.’ On Thursday, the ‘Diwale’ actress took to her Instagram stories and…
- Entertainment
FWICE urges Indian film producers to boycott Turkey for shoots due to its support for Pakistan
Mumbai: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged all Indian film producers to reconsider Turkey as a filming destination in light of the country’s growing support for Pakistan. In…
- Middle East
US announces over USD 243 bn deals with Qatar
Washington: The US has announced deals totaling more than $243.5 billion with Qatar, calling the series of agreements with the Gulf Arab country will generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2…
- India
Pakistan ‘pleads’ with India to reconsider Indus Waters Treaty suspension
New Delhi: Nearly a few days into the understanding with Pakistan after the Indian Armed Forces left the Pakistani defence and military shattered, Islamabad has now reportedly written a letter to New…
- India
India killed 2 Turkish military operatives during Operation Sindoor: Sources
New Delhi: Two Turkish military operatives have been killed by India during Operation Sindoor, sources said on Wednesday. It is learnt that Turkey not only helped Pakistan in its war against India…
- News
Andhra liquor scam: Key accused sent to judicial remand till May 20
Vijayawada: A city court on Wednesday sent Govindappa Balaji, Director of Bharathi Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd, to judicial custody till May 20 in the liquor scam case. After the ACB Court remanded…
- India
HM Amit Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 31 Maoists
Raipur: Lauding heroic efforts of security forces in eliminating 31 Maoists at Karregutta hills, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said security forces have achieved a historic milestone in the…
- India
IndiGo to resume flights across routes suspended amid India-Pak conflict
New Delhi: Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday said that it is resuming flight operations on all routes from Thursday it temporarily suspended due to the geo-political tensions. Indigo, Air India, and other…
- Chennai
TVK President Vijay slams DMK for ‘inaction’ over Waqf Act
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay on Wednesday attacked the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, questioning its silence and inaction over the contentious Waqf Amendment Act. His remarks come on…
- News
McDonald’s operator Westlife foodworld sees sharp Q4 profit decline
Mumbai: Westlife Foodworld Limited, the operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, on Wednesday reported a sharp fall in its net profit as well as revenue for the fourth quarter…
- Middle East
Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon
Beirut: An Israeli drone strike killed a Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, targetting a vehicle near Qaaqaait al-Jisr in the Wadi al-Hujayr area, Lebanese security and official sources said. Lebanon’s…
