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Discover Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates across the Gulf — Oman’s likely 5-day break / Image: file As Ramadan 2026 progresses across the Gulf, attention is now turning to the expected dates for Eid Al Fitr. In Oman, early astronomical calculations indicate a strong likelihood that residents could enjoy a five-day public holiday in March….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer in Rajasthan on Saturday, the Union health ministry announced. The launch event will see participation from representatives of all states and Union territories through a virtual platform, the ministry stated on Thursday. In…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s narrow loss to England in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup triggered an ugly backlash online, with several fans targeting captain Salman Ali Agha’s family with abusive and threatening messages.Salman’s wife, Sabe, responded on Instagram, saying that directing threats at her or their child would not help Pakistan win the…
Chipmaker Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected results for the January quarter on Wednesday. The company also projected current-quarter revenue above market estimates, fueled by strong spending on artificial-intelligence processors by Big Tech companies.The company posted sales of $68.13 billion for the quarter, up 94% from a year ago, exceeding analysts’ estimate of $66.21 billion. Adjusted earnings came…
Sri Lanka cricket team (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former captain Kumar Sangakkara did not hide his anguish after Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 World Cup, admitting there was “a lot of hurt all round” and warning that the nation risks falling behind if urgent changes are not made. Sri Lanka’s campaign ended in…
For his transformation into Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s film *The Bride!*, Christian Bale endured a grueling six-hour makeup routine. To handle the strain, he invited nearly 30 crew members to join him in a bizarre but spirited ritual of yelling and howling, turning the exhausting prep into a wild, communal release. Actor Christian Bale,…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the row over the arrest of Youth Congress members following the controversial ‘shirtless’ protest at the India AI Impact Summit, accusing the Centre of suppressing peaceful dissent.“The world’s largest democracy is being slowly pushed in a direction where dissent is branded as…
Kuwait pardoned 539 inmates under Amiri Decree No. 21 of 2026/Representative Image In a move aimed at giving hundreds a second chance, Kuwait has pardoned 539 individuals following directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The decision was issued under Amiri Decree No. (21) of 2026 and allows some inmates to…
S Krishnan, secretary of MeitY, left and Vineet Nayar, founder-chairman of Sampark Foundation and former CEO of HCL Technologies India’s digital news ecosystem is at a critical juncture, as technology, artificial intelligence, regulatory frameworks, and audience expectations converge to reshape the future of journalism. At the DNPA Conclave 2026, leaders from media, technology, and policy…
MILAN 2026 concludes successfully NEW DELHI: MILAN 2026, a multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded on February 25 with a closing ceremony held onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam.The ceremony was attended by naval officers from participating countries and presided over by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer…
