December 26, 2025 – Page 5

Watch: Hindu group protests in Dhaka; demand action over minority lynchings in Bangladesh

Members of the National Hindu Mahajot stage a protest in Dhaka. The National Hindu Mahajot on Friday held a protest in Dhaka at the National Press Club, condemning the brutal killing of Dipu Das and alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.Meanwhile, The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) condemned the lynching of another Hindu man in […]

Record broken! At 93,442, MCG sees largest crowd for cricket match at Australia v England 4th Ashes test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) recorded the biggest crowd ever for a single day of cricket, scripting history at the Ashes match between Australia and England before tea. A staggering 93,442 viewers packed into the MCG, shattering the previous record of 93,013 set during the 2015 ODI World Cup final. “9️⃣3️⃣,4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ The highest recorded crowd […]

Saudi Halal Centre unveils new halal mark with ESG standards | World News

Saudi Arabia unveils ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track, enhancing trust, sustainability, and global halal market growth/Image: SPA The Saudi Halal Centre has introduced a new Halal Mark Track to strengthen the Kingdom’s role in the global halal market. By combining halal certification with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, the initiative aims to build more trust […]

Who was Shivank Avasthi, the Indian-origin student shot dead in Canada?

Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year old Indian student was shot dead on December 23, 2025 near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown. (image source: X/@TorontoPolice) On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student, was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus in Canada. […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new White Land Rules, imposes fines up to 100% on undeveloped plots | World News

Saudi rolls out White Land fees, heavy penalties / Image: Files The landscape of Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is undergoing a seismic shift. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) recently launched a new draft regulation outlining strict violations and heavy fines for the “White Land and Vacant Property Tax” system. Currently out for […]

UAE: Sharjah grants government employee status to imams and muezzins across all mosques | World News

Sharjah granted imams and muezzins government employee status, including promotions, health insurance, allowances, and paid leave benefits/Image: X Sharjah has taken a historic step to formally recognize the contributions of imams and muezzins by granting them the same status and benefits as government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma out for golden duck in Jaipur, disappointed fans leave stadium

Rohit Sharma fell for a golden duck in his second Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Mumbai this season, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Playing against Uttarakhand, Rohit was dismissed off the very first delivery he faced by 25-year-old fast bowler Devendra Singh Bora, as he attempted his trademark pull shot to a short […]

Stock market today: Nifty50 above 26,100; BSE Sensex down over 140 points

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark Indies, opened in red on Friday on lacklustre global and domestic cues. While Nifty50 was just above 26,100, BSE Sensex was down over 140 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,101.30, down 41 points or 0.16%. BSE […]

From Whispered Advice to Silverware: The MS Dhoni touch behind Jharkhand’s fairytale SMAT triumph | Cricket News

Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan with the SMAT trophy; and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Jharkhand won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title this year under the leadership of dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, but it has now emerged that former India captain MS Dhoni’s quiet guidance played a key role in transforming a rebuilding side into […]

2026 beckons: Can Rinku Singh finally boss India’s T20I middle order?

For Rinku Singh, the T20 format has resembled a relationship forever stuck between break-ups and make-ups – full of promise, frustration and unfinished business. Just when things seem to fall into place, circumstances intervene, forcing both sides to step back and reassess. Over the last three years, Rinku and T20 cricket have shared a similarly […]