Commercial banks in the GCC reached $3.5 trillion in assets, supported by a 9.6% increase in total deposits/ Image: WAM Commercial banks in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries closed 2024 with notable gains across all financial indicators. Backed by robust deposits, rising loan volumes, and sustained capital adequacy, the sector’s total assets reached $3.5 trillion. […]
After months of speculation, Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has finally confirmed that she is expecting her first child with husband Vicky Kaushal. Putting an end to the rumours that had been circulating for weeks, the actress shared a heartwarming photograph on social media that has already set the internet abuzz. Katrina Kaif CONFIRMS pregnancy, cradles […]
National award winner Onir, widely regarded as one of the most courageous and path-breaking voices in Indian cinema, has been honoured with the prestigious Gay Bombay Icon Award by Gay Bombay, one of India’s most prominent LGBTQ+ organisations. Onir honoured with the Gay Bombay Icon Award: “Deeply humbling” Founded in 1998, Gay Bombay has consistently […]
US secretary of state Marco Rubio meets Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in New York (Picture credit: X/@SecRubio) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in New York on Monday, marking a significant step in Syria’s reintegration with the West after decades of isolation. The meeting took place on the […]
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an appeal challenging the renovation work at superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic sea-facing residence, Mannat, in Bandra. The petition, filed by activist Santosh Daundkar, alleged that the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) had wrongly granted Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the renovation earlier this year. The […]
Schools across the UAE have introduced a new rule: no more online food deliveries for students during school hours. Food apps like Talabat, Noon and Deliveroo can no longer drop meals at school gates, with education authorities pushing the change to improve child nutrition and safety. Schools across the UAE have moved to stop online […]
The new Absher service lets users transfer air rifle ownership remotely, eliminating in-person visits to weapons shops or government offices/ Image:X @Absher In a significant step towards simplifying firearms regulation and advancing digital governance, Saudi Arabia has introduced an online service enabling the transfer of air rifle ownership through the Absher platform. The service removes […]
Produced by Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, HAQ is a searing and intense drama inspired by the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case. Sparking a debate between Personal Law v/s Secular Law, HAQ is directed by Suparn S Varma and will […]
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Monday evening that he will attend a town hall hosted by WABC-TV after ABC announced it is reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, reversing his earlier decision to boycott the event.Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, had earlier withdrawn from the forum in protest of ABC’s suspension of Kimmel following […]
Kamala Harris admitted she regretted backing Joe Biden’s bid for a second term, saying she had a “certain responsibility” to voice her concerns about his 2024 run at a time when most Americans believed he was too old for the job.In an interview to MSNBC, released on Tuesday, Harris said, “I have and had a […]
