NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a nearly two-hour closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah to finalise key appointments to the Central Information Commission (CIC). The discussions revolved around the selection of the Chief Information Commissioner, eight Information Commissioners, and the Vigilance Commissioner […]
Great Arab Minds celebrates Abbas El Gamal’s global achievements / Image: File Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Professor Abbas El Gamal, the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, is the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering & Technology category. The recognition […]
The UAE pledged $550 million to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian plan aiding 135 million people/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with one of the largest early commitments to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal, offering $550 million to help protect millions of people living through conflict, hunger and displacement. The pledge signals the […]
Japan on Wednesday reported 51 people injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori late Monday, prompting rare warnings of a potentially stronger quake in the coming days.According to the fire and disaster management agency, the updated figure marks a sharp rise from the 30 injuries initially noted by the prime […]
RTA issues alert ahead of major Dubai roadworks / Image: File From Thursday, 11 December 2025, authorities will temporarily close the slip-road at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road for vehicles travelling from Ras Al Khaimah towards Al Dhaid. Motorists affected by the closure are being asked to use nearby alternatives such as Bridge No. […]
Virat Kohli closed in fellow Rohit Sharma as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the updated ODI Rankings for batters on Wednesday. Kohli, who now plays only one format after having retired from Tests and T20Is, scored 302 runs in three matches for India, including two back-to-back hundreds in a recently concluded series against South […]
The Great Indian Kapil Show is set to return to Netflix with its fourth season, promising a fresh dose of humour, new characters, and an expanded comic universe. Season 4 will premiere on December 20, marking Kapil Sharma’s comeback with what the makers describe as a brand-new “mastiverse” of laughter, chaos, and family-friendly entertainment. The […]
Bahrain will observe public holidays on December 16-17, 2025, for National Day and Accession Day/Representative Image The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to pause its usual government operations next week as it prepares to celebrate two of its most significant annual occasions. Citizens and residents will have the opportunity to honor the nation’s progress and […]
The teaser of Border 2 is set to reach an even wider global audience as it will be attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, which releases theatrically on December 19, 2025. With the James Cameron spectacle expected to draw massive footfalls across cinemas, the makers of Border 2 are positioning the teaser alongside one of […]
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India’s cricket stars continue to climb the ICC rankings, with Virat Kohli making a significant push in the race for the No.1 ODI batter position, moving to second overall behind teammate Rohit Sharma.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kohli, 37, hasn’t held the top ODI […]
