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Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]

Deepika Padukone becomes first Mental Health Ambassador; promises to build a stronger support system : Bollywood News

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening India’s mental health ecosystem, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has appointed actor and philanthropist Deepika Padukone as the country’s first-ever ‘Mental Health Ambassador’. The announcement was made in New Delhi on October 10, 2025, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. Deepika Padukone becomes first […]

Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025: The Obama twist in giving the award to Venezuelan – snubbing Donald Trump | World News

The Nobel Committee has made its choice — and it wasn’t Donald Trump. In Oslo, the 2025 Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who has spent decades fighting for democracy under one of Latin America’s most entrenched authoritarian regimes. Forced into hiding, barred from elections, and threatened with imprisonment, […]

Suniel Shetty approaches Bombay High Court seeking protection of personality rights, cites fake photo with grandchild : Bollywood News

Suniel Shetty has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking legal protection for his personality rights. While the full details of his plea are yet to be disclosed, reports indicate that the actor cited a viral deepfake image featuring him and his grandchild in his appeal. Suniel Shetty approaches Bombay High Court seeking protection of personality […]

Raj Kundra claims heavy losses after demonetisation; says ‘cash-dependent model’ crippled his company in Rs. 60 crores fraud probe : Bollywood News

Businessman Raj Kundra has told the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) that his company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, suffered massive financial losses following the 2016 demonetisation, as the firm relied heavily on cash transactions. The revelation came during a detailed statement recorded by the EOW in connection with the ongoing Rs. 60 crore […]

Karwa Chauth 2025: UAE Moonrise timings, fasting rules, and ritual details | World News

Karwa chauth UAE/ Image credits: Getty Images Karwa Chauth will be observed across the UAE on Friday, October 10, 2025. Married women will observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, following traditional rituals that include pre-dawn meals (Sargi), evening puja, and moon-sighting ceremonies.This article explores the significance, rituals, timings, and celebrations of Karwa Chauth […]

Secrets beneath sands: 3,000-year-old sacred island discovered under Egypt’s Karnak Temple | World News

For centuries, the vast Karnak Temple complex near Luxor has stood as one of ancient Egypt’s most enduring mysteries. Now, new research has revealed astonishing secrets hidden deep beneath its foundations. A geoarchaeological study published in Antiquity in October 2025 has uncovered evidence that the temple was originally built on a natural river island more […]

Hrithik Roshan officially announces his first web-series Storm; describes it as ‘raw, layered, and powerful’ : Bollywood News

Prime Video has officially announced its upcoming Original drama series Storm (working title), a high-stakes thriller set in Mumbai and produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under the banner of HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions. The series marks Hrithik’s significant step as a producer in the streaming space and reunites him with […]

World’s jumbo baby born in the US weighing 12 pounds 14 ounces amazes doctors; goes viral for his record-breaking birth | World News

The arrival of an exceptionally large newborn often sparks both medical attention and public fascination. Shelby Martin, a first-time mother from Nashville, Tennessee, recently captured worldwide interest after giving birth to her son, Cassian, weighing an astounding 12 pounds, 14 ounces (5.8 kg). His birth not only set a new record at TriStar Centennial Women’s […]

Saudi Arabia imposes fines up to SR2 million in new municipal violation rules | World News

The new rules classify municipal violations into serious and non-serious categories, with fines up to SR2 million for offenders/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced updated executive rules to tighten control over municipal violations. The new regulations establish clear classifications for offenses, implement substantial fines, and introduce stronger enforcement mechanisms aimed […]