News from India & International by Niaz2.0 Media
For more than five decades, the Indian Social Club has been the cultural backbone of the Indian diaspora in Oman. Now, the institution that once helped build its own home in Darsait is asking the community to help it build again, this time in Al Amerat.Facing directives to vacate its long-shared premises with Indian School…
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….
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…
Kuwait now requires residents and tourists to declare cash exceeding KD 3,000 digitally through Sahel / Image: File Travelers heading to or from Kuwait now have one less thing to worry about at the airport. The General Administration of Customs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, has officially integrated a “Currency Declaration” service into…
NASA confirmed Mike Fincke of SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission needed a medical evacuation from the International Space Station. NASA described the situation as non-emergency, yet important enough to end the mission about a month early. The key issue was access to advanced medical imaging not available in orbit. The result was the first dedicated medical evacuation…
The Pakistan Senate on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to create a “hexagon of alliances,” calling it an attempt by Israeli leadership to diminish the unity and integrity of the “Muslim Ummah.”Netanyahu said Israel plans to build a “hexagon” of alliances involving India, Arab nations, African countries and Mediterranean…
The launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated developments of 2026 for UAE residents. As the country’s national railway network nears completion, it promises to seamlessly connect some of the nation’s busiest and most vital destinations.Expected to transport 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, Etihad Rail…
Indian American Women at Rising Risk: The Hidden Breast Cancer Crisis in the US A new report is sounding urgent alarms about Indian American women being “unscreened and overlooked” when it comes to breast cancer risk, a problem rooted in cultural norms, data gaps and evolving disease patterns that threaten a growing yet under-recognised health…
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced a freeze on $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, escalating tensions with the Democratic-led state a day after President Donald Trump appointed him to lead a “war on fraud.” “We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going to the state…
Working on Eid 2026? Here’s What Your Boss Legally Owes You As Ramadan 2026 unfolds in full swing and moves closer to Shawwal, millions of residents and workers across the United Arab Emirates are preparing for Eid al Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. Alongside the joy…
