- Middle East
Yemeni govt threatens to shut Sanaa Airport over Houthi’s economic war
Yemen authorities have threatened to shut operations at the Sanaa International Airport and restrict movements through Hodeidah port unless the Iran-backed Houthis militia does not stop the “economic war” and end their…
- Middle East
Cable cars & greenery: Envisaging Dubai in 2040
Abu Dhabi: Known for its skyscrapers and its luxury resorts, Dubai has come up with a comprehensive project plan that lays out the future of Dubai’s sustainable urban development. Sheikh Mohammed bin…
- Telangana
Counselling for admission to 6-year Btech at RGUKT Basar begins
Hyderabad: The phase-I of counselling for admission to the six-year Btech programme commenced at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT) Basar on Friday. RGUKT director Prof Satheesh Kumar said that the…
- Bangalore
Man caught wearing burqa to get free bus ride in Karnataka
A burqa-clad man, who had disguised himself as a woman to get a free bus ride under Shakti Yojana, was nabbed by locals in Karnataka’s Dharwad district. The state government recently launched…
- India
Maharashtra: Mob assaults principal over ‘Christian prayers’ in Pune school
A school principal in Maharashtra’s Pune district was allegedly assaulted by members of a right-wing outfit for ‘making students sing a Christian prayer’ in the morning assembly. The incident took place on…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Man arrested for brandishing dagger in Banjara Hills pub
Hyderabad: A man was arrested for brandishing a dagger while dancing at a pub in Banjara Hills on Sunday. Sampath hailing from the same area created panic among people on the dance…
- Featured News
Pellet victim shines in J&K board exams, demands schools for blind
In 2016, when Insha Mushtaq lost her eyesight due to pellets fired by paramilitary forces in Kashmir, she thought her life was over. Today, she has become a living testimonial to the…
- Middle East
Israel min cuts India visit short, to return after meeting PM
New Delhi: Within hours of his arrival in New Delhi for a three-day visit, Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has cut short his visit to return home owing to certain security-related developments…
- Middle East
Saudi: Jeddah airport serves over 4.4 million Umrah pilgrims
During the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the King Abdulaziz International Airport handled more than 4.4 million passengers. The Jeddah Airports Company declared the peak Umrah season operation…
