Qatar has expanded eligibility for its national service programme, allowing children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the country to apply for military service under a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Defence.The ministry said the programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to serve for up to five years, with monthly financial…
For years, fans were excited about the possibility of seeing Ranbir Kapoor play legendary singer Kishore Kumar in a biopic. The project was much talked about and was set to showcase one of the most fascinating journeys in Indian entertainment. But the film never got beyond the planning stage, despite significant interest from both the…
The United States on Thursday shared footage of attack on MT Jalveer in the Strait of Hormuz which had 20 Indians onboard, claiming that the foreign-flagged vessel attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman.“US forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman at 11.20pm ET on June 10 after…
At 43, actress Trisha Krishnan never ceases to surprise her fans with her energy, fitness, and youthful glow. Many have wondered how she manages to stay in shape despite her hectic shooting schedule. Recently, the actress shared glimpses of her workout routine on her Instagram Stories, giving fans an insight into the exercises that help…
NEW DELHI: With the West Asia crisis bringing electrification of economy back into focus, the countries participating in dialogues to deal with challenges of climate change may by the year-end agree to a new global target of electricity meeting 35% of the world’s energy demand by 2035.A proposal to this effect was made by the…
The UAE Ministry of Education has clarified the circumstances under which students may retake examinations remotely, as well as the measures schools must take when technical issues disrupt centralised electronic tests.According to the ministry, remote exam retakes may be approved for students who are unable to attend in person due to specific circumstances. These include…
As Lagaan celebrates 25 years since its release, the iconic film is set to return to theatres, giving audiences another chance to experience the beloved sports drama on the big screen. Amid the celebrations, lyricist Javed Akhtar revisited the making of one of the film’s most memorable songs, O Paalanhaare, and revealed why it remains…
Nipah virus (Image source: PTI) Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Thursday confirmed that a suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode has tested positive, while final confirmation from the Virology Institute is still awaited.The patient was initially admitted to Crescent Hospital in Kozhikode with a high fever and was later shifted to another hospital after…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving he is far more than a power-hitting T20 sensation after the 15-year-old impressed once again for India A in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.Sooryavanshi caught the eye with a sparkling 44 off just 22 balls against Afghanistan A on Thursday, continuing…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, claiming the US would hit the country “very hard tonight”.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Washington would also seize control of major Iranian oil and gas facilities, including Kharg Island — just as it has done in Venezuela.“The…