Udaipur, 28 August (Udaipur Kiran): In a major crackdown against illegal narcotics, police from Saira Police Station, under the supervision of District Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal, seized 458.260 kilograms of Doda Chura (poppy husk) with an estimated market value of ₹70 lakh. An unnumbered Scorpio car used in the smuggling was also confiscated. Following […]
The US dollar remained steady at EGP 48.54 for buying and EGP 48.64 for selling across major Egyptian banks/Representative Image The US dollar exchange rate remained stable against the Egyptian pound during midday trading on Monday, September 1, 2025, reflecting a consistent trend across major state-owned and private sector banks. No fluctuations were recorded compared […]
54 firms were shut down and 52 production lines suspended/Image: File In July 2025, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) took major action against food and drug safety violations by closing 54 facilities, suspending 52 production lines, seizing expired and forged products, and banning the import of 40 tons of poultry contaminated with salmonella. […]
Amsterdam’s iconic Van Gogh Museum (Pic credit: AP) The Van Gogh Museum, home to one of the world’s most valuable collections of paintings by the legendary Dutch artist, may be forced to shut down if the government does not step in to finance urgent repairs, its director has warned. Since opening in 1973, the 50-year-old […]
Jaipur (Udaipur Kiran). The deep roots of corruption within the Rajasthan Police department have once again come to light, with the latest incident reported from Udaipur. Even as the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Sharma and senior Additional Director General (ADG) officers were on an official visit to Udaipur, issuing strict directives in […]
Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers/Image: File Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers, offering up to 30% off flights to new and popular destinations in Asia and Africa. As demand rises for autumn and winter travel, this limited-time sale delivers significant […]
(Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service) A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced the evacuation of around 400 properties and shut down major highways, including the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) and a stretch of Highway 97 near Peachland, on Wednesday.As of 4.30 pm PT (5:00 am IST), the blaze had grown to 12 […]
Saudi authorities arrested 22,222 illegal residents in joint security operations/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s security authorities arrested a staggering 22,222 illegal residents in coordinated operations between August 14 and August 20, 2025. The Ministry of Interior announced that violators of residency, labour, and border security laws were apprehended and are now facing legal procedures and deportation.TL;DR: […]
US influencers slam Indians for signing the petition for truck driver Harjinder Singh. Days after a petition was started on Change.org with an appeal to the administration to consider reducing Harjinder Singh’s punishment in the vehicular homicide case in Florida, it got over 13,60,400 signatures, and the Indian community came under attack. Social media commentators […]
General Authority of Customs has reported substantial seizures during July/Image: File The General Authority of Customs in Qatar has reported substantial seizures during July, with a focus on narcotics and violations related to tax evasion, regulatory infringements, and intellectual property rights. This reflects ongoing, year-round enforcement to protect Qatar’s borders and society from illicit trade.TL;DR: […]
