The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan as part of a longer-term programme aimed at supporting macroeconomic stability and improving public service delivery.As per Reuters, the funding has been cleared under the Public Resources for Inclusive Development – Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA), a framework through which Pakistan could receive up […]
Team India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav and Head Coach, has stunned everyone by dropping Shubman Gill from the T20 squad for the 2026 World Cup. Numerous Indian cricket fans are shocked and surprised for multiple reasons. Many of them thought Shubman Gill should have been dropped due to his poor form. At the same […]
Exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen on Saturday said that Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu garment worker who was lynched and burned by a mob in Bangladesh, was “innocent and falsely accused of blasphemy.“Her remarks came after Dipu was lynched to death on December 18 over alleged blasphemy, in the latest […]
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism mandates strict adherence to safety guidelines for adventure tourism operators and participants. This legal requirement ensures safe practices for activities like canyoning and rock climbing, protecting both visitors and the Sultanate’s natural landscapes. Compliance is crucial for responsible tourism growth. Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued an […]
Shubman Gill has been dropped from Team India’s T20 squad for the 2026 World Cup. Ishan Kishan is back in the team as a backup wicket-keeper while Jitesh Sharma has also been dropped. Gill’s exclusion has stunned Indian cricket fans. As BCCI selectors gathered to select Team India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter could not land at the Taherpur helipad in West Bengal on Saturday due to low visibility caused by dense fog, an official said.The Prime Minister’s chopper hovered over the helipad for some time before making a U turn and returning to Kolkata airport, the official added. There were […]
If the Epstein files were meant to deliver closure, they’ve instead reopened old grudges. As the Justice Department’s latest document dump reignited public outrage, former President Bill Clinton found himself once again at the centre of the storm — and he is not amused.In a sharply worded statement released Friday, Clinton accused the White House […]
Ahaan Panday used the stage at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 to confirm his next film, revealing that he will soon be collaborating with filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar. Fresh off the success of his Bollywood debut Saiyaara, the actor spoke candidly about the project during a brief interaction with the host after accepting […]
Rare Snowfall Turns Parts of Saudi Arabia White / Image: @suadigazette On December 18, the northern landscape of Saudi Arabia traded its iconic golden hues for a shimmering coat of white. The Tabuk region, specifically the majestic Jabal Al-Lawz (which translates to “Almond Mountain”), became the center of global attention as a rare and heavy […]
Hardik Pandya’s explosive 63 off 25 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad showed how lethal he could be on the field. His gesture after the match proved how humane he could be. One of his powerful sixes hit a cameraman positioned near the ropes. The cameraman was attended to by the medical team […]
