Five patients infected with a rare strain of Ebola have recovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday during the inauguration of a new treatment centre in the eastern city of Bunia.Speaking at the facility in Ituri province, the epicentre of the current outbreak, Tedros said four patients […]
In a posh to raise around Rs 5,000 crore for the exchequer, the government will sell up to a 2 per cent stake in Coal India through an offer for sale (OFS), with a floor price of Rs 412 per share, PTI reported.The sale comprises a base offer of 1 per cent equity and an […]
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities, throwing the future of nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants into uncertainty. While Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan declined to respond to questions on the controversy, the NTA failed […]
Amit Mehta is an Indian-origin judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was nominated by Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the US Senate the same year.Born in 1971 in Patan, Mehta moved to the United States as a child. He studied at Georgetown University and later […]
UAE Reaffirms Space Ambitions After NASA’s Lunar Pivot As the global space race enters a decisive new phase, a major shift by NASA has sent ripples across international partners, including the UAE. The decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, once envisioned as a space station orbiting the Moon, has raised questions about the future […]
Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s […]
The plots, say Western security officials, are part of a shadow war by Russia’s intelligence services. An arson attack that destroyed more than 1,000 businesses outside Warsaw. Another that burned an IKEA in Lithuania. A plan to put incendiary devices on cargo planes in Britain, Germany and Poland. But a key figure in these plots, […]
UDAIPUR, 29 January (Udaipur Kiran): The Government of India has accepted a key suggestion made by Udaipur MP Dr Mannalal Rawat in Parliament, under which development plans for each village will now be prepared through Gram Sabhas as part of the Dharti Aaba Janjati Unnat Gram Abhiyan. Raising the issue through a starred question in […]
AL Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2025: In Al Ain’s desert heartland stands the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, a landmark dedicated to preserving the environmental legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. More than just an architectural marvel, the centre embodies Sheikh Zayed’s lifelong commitment to nature conservation, continuing to influence […]
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 […]
