- India
India tops global list in passenger loads on domestic flights
New Delhi: India’s domestic flights have recorded a passenger load factor of 86.4 per cent in 2024, to forge ahead of the US and China which figure at the second and third…
- Middle East
Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Jerusalem: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza — Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.…
- Bollywood
Triptii Dimri parties with rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri was recently spotted enjoying a fun night out with rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant, sparking fresh speculation about their relationship. The actress was seen celebrating Merchant’s birthday together…
- Middle East
Qatari Emir reaffirms support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty
Doha: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in Damascus for a visit, reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and independence. According to a statement from…
- Middle East
UNRWA continues aid delivery in Gaza, West Bank despite Israeli ban: UN
United Nations: The United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, is continuing its mandate despite an Israeli ban coming into effect, a UN spokesman said. In October 2024, the…
- Middle East
Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif
Gaza: The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has announced that its military chief, Mohammed Deif, was killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Thursday,…
- Bollywood
Swara Bhasker criticizes X for suspending her Account, claims attack on free speech
Mumbai: Actress Swara Bhasker has publicly slammed social media platform X after her account was suspended over alleged copyright violations. The actress took to her Instagram handle to express her frustration, revealing…
- Technology
Samsung’s Q4 net profit rises over 20 pc despite waning chip demand
Seoul: Samsung Electronics said on Friday its fourth-quarter net income rose more than 20 per cent from a year earlier despite the waning global demand for memory chips, beating market expectations. Its…
- Bollywood
Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal’s ‘Hera Pheri 3’ announced
Mumbai: The wait is finally over! Commemorating his birthday on 30th January 2025, ace filmmaker Priyadarshan confirmed working on the much-anticipated sequel, “Hera Pheri 3”. After Akshay Kumar took to his official…
- Technology
Apple now has installed base of 2.35 billion active devices globally
New Delhi: The installed base of Apple devices has reached an all-time high across all products and geographic segments and is now over 2.35 billion active devices. According to Apple CEO Tim…
- World
De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100 pc tariffs
New Delhi: Expressing his stance against de-dollarisation vehemently on Friday, Donald Trump warned BRICS nations and threatened them with 100 percent tariffs on their exports if they try to replace the US…
- News
Stock market opens higher ahead of Eco Survey, Union Budget
Mumbai: As the nation gears up for the Economic Survey and the Union Budget 2025-26, the domestic benchmark indices on Friday opened higher. Optimism was seen in the air as investors looked…
- India
President Murmu to address joint session of Parliament today
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament on Friday, marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The President will address the joint sitting at 11 a.m. After her…
- Middle East
Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive in Ramallah
Ramallah: Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources. According to eyewitnesses on Thursday, large crowds gathered to welcome them, chanting slogans…
- India
Waqf Bill to be tabled in Budget Session
New Delhi: Sixteen Bills, including the Finance Bill 2025, amendments to the Waqf and Banking Regulations Act, and the merging of the Indian Railways and Indian Railways Board Acts, will be tabled…
