Representational image (Assocaited Press photo) Flight operations across the Washington DC region resumed on Friday (local time) after a temporary ground stop triggered by reports of a strong chemical smell at a major air traffic control facility.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the development in a post on X, saying, “The ground stop is over and…
NEW DELHI: India on Saturday strongly condemned recent airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan, which reportedly caused civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Ministry of external affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the strikes constitute “yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan” and…
Airport Fuel Tanks in Bahrain Hit by Drone as Iran vs US-Israel War Spreads Across The Gulf A dramatic escalation in the widening Iran vs US–Israel conflict has reached the island kingdom of Bahrain, after an Iranian drone reportedly struck fuel storage facilities near Bahrain International Airport on Muharraq Island, triggering a massive blaze and…
Iranian state media has released new video footage showing part of the IRGC’s drone arsenal displayed inside a large underground tunnel, under Khamenei’s posters.Another Iranian state media outlet released footage showing drones being launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of its ongoing military campaign against US and Israeli targets. The Kharg…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi University (DU) has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that it uses interviews to eliminate students.In a post on X late on Friday, it said: “The University of Delhi admits students primarily based on the CUET scores, and the standard admission process does not mandate interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate…
UAE Makes Surprise Visa Move for Expats Stuck Abroad Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired to…
A man shot and killed by Dallas police earlier this week was a familiar figure in North Texas law enforcement and part of the security detail for US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, CBS News Texas reported, citing sources.Multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News Texas the man, known publicly as Mike King, used aliases while running…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced a subsidy of Rs 2 per unit on additional electricity consumption for restaurants, tea shops, cloud kitchens and other food production units that switch from LPG to electric stoves, as the state government moves to address a fuel shortage linked to tensions in the…
Major Education Disruption: CISCE Cancels Board Exams in UAE Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In an unprecedented move reflecting the ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations across the United Arab Emirates, citing security…
An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Saturday, Sky News reported, citing Dutch media.Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema said she believed the overnight blast was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.Police and fire services responded quickly to the incident, and the damage to the school was reported to be limited.It is…