Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a Grant Eid Bazaar & Mehndi Night as part of Eid Festivities on May 22 and 23, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall. Dr. Vaibhav A Tandale, Counsellor (Head of Chancery and Consular) - Embassy of India, inaugurated the celebration. ICC President A.P Manikantan»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, in association with the Embassy of India - Doha and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), officially launched “LuLu Mango Mania 2026 – Best of India Mango Festival” at LuLu Hypermarket Al Gharafa. The grand inauguration c»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as both countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. In meetings on Sunday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fo»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today". "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement. "We have what I thi»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the US prefers a negotiated outcome with Iran, but blamed Iran in advance for any deal failure. “It will not be the fault of the United States or our allies in the Gulf. It will be 100 percent Iran’s fault,” Rubio told India Today.Asked whether Washington c»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, re»»»

A meeting of heads of science and technology ministries and departments of the SCO member states concluded in Bishkek. The meeting was chaired by Gulzat Isamatova, Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Educa»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026. The move follows its earlier circular dated May 22, 2026, aimed at giving candidates additional time to apply. G»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis. The deal the Republican president had sa»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: A Ras Al Khaimah resident of over 40 years and his wife, both believed to be in their 60s, were found dead at their home in Kerala, India, just hours before they were due to board a flight back to the UAE, according to Indian media reports. The couple is survived by their two childr»»»

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE are being urged to prepare documents early for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, as tax experts warn that delays could lead to penalties, refund issues and loss of tax benefits. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The inaugural Toastmasters vs. Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling contest as Diplomats XI secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Toastmasters XI at the Kreeq Sports Grounds in Wakra, Qatar, on Thursday. The high-scoring 20-over friendly match brought t»»»

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington’s top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push»»»

NEW DELHI: A new cockroach-themed youth movement has gone viral in India, attracting nearly 23 million followers, after the chief justice’s remarks were widely interpreted as comparing unemployed young people to pests. The Cockroach Janata Party identifies as a “satirical political party,” and its »»»

In an unexpected yet exhilarating turn of events, the Tamil action-thriller “Maharaja” has stormed China’s box office, amassing an impressive ₹630 million (RM33 million) within just two weeks of its release on November 29. Directed by the visionary Nithilan Saminathan and featuring the charismatic »»»

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New Delhi: India voiced concern on Sunday over a US visa crackdown, striking a rare critical note even as it expressed broad alignment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on other fractious issues. Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major is»»»

Sandra Petersmann | Sharique AhmadUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a four-day trip that follows a rocky year for relations between the US and India. So how much can India still consider the US a friend? https://p.dw.com/p/5EFvIAdvertisementThe on»»»

At least 23 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden car near a railway in the city of Quetta, in southwestern Pakistan, just as a passenger train passed. More than 70 people were also injured in the blast so powerful that two of the train cars overturned and cau»»»

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran that could formally end the Middle East war, insisting goals had been met. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told re»»»

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that all its units and services are operating at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness, according to a Bahrain News Agency (BNA) report. The General Command said it is proud of the advanced combat readine»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said “significant progress” has been made in ongoing diplomatic efforts related to Iran, adding that an announcement on a potential deal could come later in the day. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi alongside External Affairs Minister S. Jais»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran that could formally end the Middle East war, insisting goals had been met. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told repo»»»

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers, but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing hea»»»

New Delhi: At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers but years of scientific research have found climate change is c»»»

Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»

The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Security equipment at Bhopal Airport, India, mistakenly flagged packets of cooking spices as illegal drugs, leading to an Indian businessman being jailed for 57 days. According to The Independent, an Indian businessman was traveling in central state of Madhya Pradesh, en route to Malay»»»

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that »»»

In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued an update announcing the introduction of a third language (R3) at the secondary level starting from Class IX in the 2026–27 academic session. The new three-language »»»

Dubai International Airport continues to expand its global reach, with more than 40 airlines operating through the hub and connecting passengers across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Alongside flagship carriers Emirates and flydubai, the airport serves a wide network of international air»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world’s most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47°C, accor»»»

A man once labelled China’s “most devoted fraudster” has reignited debate over healthcare costs and desperation after mainland media revisited the story of how he illegally secured life-saving dialysis for his wife. The case centres on Liao Dan, a former factory worker in Beijing whose family fell »»»

A routine flight over one of India’s harshest military landscapes ended in a narrow escape after an Indian Army helicopter crashed near Leh in Ladakh, leaving three senior officers with minor injuries. Officials said the ageing Cheetah helicopter went down in the mountainous Tangtse region on May 2»»»

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNicolas Negoce,BBC Africa,andWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) owes his job, in large part, to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) Se»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a high-profile visit to India on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reinforcing ties with a key strategic partner, days after President Donald Trump’s closely watched summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. US Secretary of State Marc»»»

The National Testing Agency has opened the online refund window for candidates who paid fees for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. According to a joint notification with the National Medical Commission, eligible candidates can now submit their bank account det»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China. Rubio, a devout Catholic, began his four-day, four-city tour by»»»

Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence on the US and partially insulate themselves from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. The accord, which they reached broad agreement on in 2025 but have delayed signing, expands a »»»

Kolkata: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China. Rubio, a devout Catholic, began his four-day, four-cit»»»

The General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a new circular to all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports, updating regulations governing the carriage of portable chargers, commonly known as power banks, and other electronic devices onboard aircraft. The authority announced the updated »»»

For mango lovers, few things signal summer quite like that first bite of a perfectly ripe mango, and in the UAE, the choices are endless. Ranging from Indian Alphonsos and Pakistani Sindiris to Yemeni Kalabathoor and Colombian Baby Mangoes, retailers across the country say shoppers are treating man»»»

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad.The visit comes as Washington seeks to stabilize relations with India after»»»