Iran security chief Larinjani killed, president Pezeshkian condoles (File photos) Iran on Tuesday confirmed the death of its national security chief Ali Larijani, hours after Israel took responsibility of killing him in an airstrike. Iran president also condoled the death while vowing to take revenge.“The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of…
Congress’ Manickam Tagore on protest NEW DELHI: After the revocation of their suspension on Tuesday, Congress MPs insisted that their “dignified” protest was for the demand that leader of opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members be given the right to speak in Parliament.Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “Parliamentary traditions and rules must apply…
One Day, Two Prayers: What Happens If Eid ul Fitr Falls on Friday in 2026? UAE Fatwa Council Clears the Biggest Prayer Confusion As Muslims across the UAE and beyond await the crescent moon sighting that will mark the end of Ramadan, a unique and widely asked question is what happens if Eid ul Fitr…
President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ensuring good nutrition for…
The US Department of Homeland Security promoted a “self-deportation” scheme using imagery of India’s Taj Mahal and offering financial incentives to undocumented migrants who agree to leave the country voluntarily.In a post shared on social media, the department appeared to advertise free flights to India alongside a cash benefit of up to $2,600 for those…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday withdrew a proposed legislation – Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 – from the Lok Sabha seeking to amend certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to further enhance trust-based governance.Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal moved the bill for withdrawal, which was approved by the House with a voice…
UAE Labour Law: Can Employers Withhold Salary for Stranded Employees Amidst Iran vs US-Israel War? As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Iran vs US-Israel war disrupt travel and leave thousands of expatriates unable to return to the UAE, a pressing question is surfacing across workplaces and WhatsApp groups alike: Can your employer legally…
At a time when Indian professionals are facing increasing racial attacks in Ireland, the story of a 27-year-old techie who makes $144,000 a year and calls his life in Ireland better did not go down well with the Internet. They questioned why companies like Amazon were beinging Indians to Ireland and pushing Irish people into…
New Delhi: Delhi high court on Tuesday ordered the removal of social media content linking Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri‘s daughter, Himayani Puri, to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours.Justice Mini Pushkarna, in the interim order, noted that Himayani had a “prima facie” case in her favour and “irreparable injury” would be caused…
Zakat al Fitr 2026: Know The Exact Amount You Must Pay Before Eid. Are You Doing It Right? As Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, one of the most important religious obligations for Muslims comes into focus and that is Zakat al Fitr. In 2026, with millions of residents across the UAE preparing for Eid…