- Middle East
Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara disputed over the government’s attempt to replace Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar. Baharav-Miara issued a directive prohibiting Netanyahu from taking…
- Middle East
Hamas denies halting talks on prisoner-hostage exchange deal
Gaza: Hamas refuted a media report that it had halted communication or talks on a prisoner exchange deal with Israel. “We deny what the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported about us cutting…
- Middle East
Sudanese army controls presidential palace in central Khartoum
Khartoum: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Friday regained control of the presidential palace in central Khartoum, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, according…
- Bollywood
Tamannaah Bhatia opens up on nepotism debate and fans’ support at Zee Cine Awards 2025 event
Mumbai: At the Zee Cine Awards 2025 press conference, actress Tamannaah Bhatia addressed the ongoing nepotism debate, offering a candid perspective on the subject. Reflecting on her journey in the industry, Tamannaah…
- Middle East
Egypt, Qatar discuss joint efforts on Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed joint efforts to reinforce the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.…
- Middle East
Israeli forces expand ground operation in Gaza as Hamas fires rockets at Israel
Jerusalem: The Israeli military said its troops were expanding their ground operation in southern Gaza, advancing into the Shabura refugee camp in Rafah city. “Troops began conducting ground activity in the area…
- Sports
Yuvraj Singh to lead India Champions in WCL Season 2
New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his participation in the second season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), scheduled to take place in July in the United Kingdom. The…
- India
Meerut murder: Victim’s minor daughter knew ‘Papa is in the drum’
Meerut: Meerut Police are considering engaging a counsellor to speak to the traumatised six-year-old daughter of slain ex-Merchant Navy man Saurabh Rajput to gather information as she is reported to have told…
- Business
Adani Energy Solutions wins Rs 2,800 crore transmission project in Gujarat
Ahmedabad: Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Friday announced it has won Rs 2,800 crore worth of power transmission project in Gujarat. The project, to be delivered to the nation in 36…
- Delhi
AAP’s rejig after poll debacle: Bhardwaj replaces Gopal Rai in Delhi, Sisodia moved to Punjab
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) effected a major overhaul in the party’s organisational structure on Friday, replacing incumbent Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai with Saurabh Bharadwaj and moving the former…
- India
Akhilesh takes jibe at BJP MLA’s threat
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has taken a swipe at the BJP, suggesting the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government should create a new ‘Threat Ministry’ to accommodate its MLAs. His remarks came…
- India
Uproar in Bihar Assembly over CM Nitish Kumar’s national anthem row
Patna: A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s unusual behaviour during the national anthem at a sports event, the opposition led by Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi created a massive uproar…
- India
RG Kar case: CBI summons security personnel deployed on tragic night
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have now summoned security personnel who were on duty when the R.G. Kar rape and murder tragedy took place. Sources said the eight security…
- World
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling education department
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally begin the process of dismantling the Education Department, saying that his administration is returning education back to the states. Beyond the…
- Business
Air India’s London flights disrupted as power outage hits Heathrow airport
New Delhi: Nation’s largest carrier Air India on Friday said that its operations, to and from London Heathrow (LHR), have been disrupted following the temporary suspension of operations at the airport. London’s…
