File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal with European Union commissioner for trade and economic security Maros Sefcovic NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) will hold ministerial-level discussions on January 8-9 in Brussels to bridge differences in the proposed free trade agreement and push for an early conclusion of negotiations, an official…
Raksha Bandhan 2026 holds the promise of emotional renewal and strengthened bonds among siblings. For those under the Cancer sign, it could mean warmth and affection from family, while Leos may feel appreciated and recognized by their close ones. Sagittarians will benefit from the wisdom and support of elders, whereas Pisceans and Taureans can anticipate…
Dubai’s Global Village remains closed; Eid fireworks celebrations cancelled / Image: file Dubai’s popular cultural attraction Global Village will not host its traditional Eid Al Fitr fireworks celebrations this year, as the destination remains closed until further notice amid precautionary safety measures announced by authorities.The announcement comes just days before the expected Eid holidays, disappointing…
On March 28th, the 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response under the supervision of the UAE National Medical and Volunteer Reserve Team, the forum followed the theme of “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.”Accredited…
Actor Ananya Raj, recognised for her roles in ‘7 Hours to Go’, ‘The Final Exit’ and ‘Ghost’, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the tragic news, sharing that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15, following over a year of struggling with both physical and mental health issues….
Image credit: Bangladesh Cricket Board NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment in the second ODI between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team sparked huge debate online after Salman Ali Agha was involved in a controversial run-out. The incident quickly went viral, and even the Rawalpindi Traffic Police joined the conversation with a safety…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has released a new notification for paid internship opportunities at its Hyderabad-based laboratory, Research Centre Imarat (Research Centre Imarat).RCI is one of the premier laboratories of DRDO and works as a major avionics hub for India’s missile and defence programmes. It develops advanced avionics…
Emraan Hashmi has finally scored a box office hit after a 14-year wait, with ‘Awarapan 2’, the sequel to 2007’s ‘Awarapan’, pulling in close to Rs. 82 crore net in India in just three days. On Monday, his wife, Parveen Hashmi, celebrated the milestone with a heartfelt note for him on social media. Emraan Hashmi’s…
How federal ICE actions are impacting students nationwide (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) has introduced optional remote learning through February 12, 2026, following a fatal federal immigration enforcement operation and clashes near Roosevelt High School. The decision was made after a number of school closures throughout the district in the…
The United States expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within “weeks, not months,” and can achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday. Speaking after meetings with G7 counterparts in France, Rubio said Washington was “on or ahead of schedule in that operation, and expect to…
