Saudi Cabinet Rejects Israeli Land Policies Amidst Founding Day 2026 Preparations In a high-profile session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Cabinet gathered in Riyadh recently to review preparations for the Kingdom’s upcoming Founding Day and to address pressing regional developments, including a renewed rejection of controversial Israeli land policies in…
Naysayers may say whatever they wish, but the overwhelming impression at the India AI Impact Summit is one of awe—bordering on disbelief—at what India has achieved, delivered, and now promises to build. Speaker after illustrious speaker—comprising global technology leaders, industry titans, policymakers, and heads of state—marvelled at India’s transformation over the past decade. The French…
Smuggling protected wildlife is a serious criminal offence in most countries, carrying strict penalties because of its impact on biodiversity, biosecurity, and conservation efforts. The illegal trade in animals is often driven by demand for exotic pets, private collectors, or black-market resale, and it still remains one of the most profitable forms of transnational crime…
Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani is reuniting with SS Rajamouli for the ambitious film ‘Varanasi’, starring Mahesh Babu. Keeravani revealed that the background score is slated for September 2026, with six songs already confirmed for the grand jungle adventure and time-travel movie. This collaboration follows their global success with ‘RRR’. Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, who took…
Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti is going to be celebrated on February 19, 2026, 2026. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is believed to have been born on dwitiya tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Phalguna on Vikram Samvat 1892. The birth anniversary of Ramakrishna Paramhansa is celebrated in all Ramakrishna maths with great joy and devotion. This will…
Jammu and Kashmir’s players celebrate after the team’s victory in Ranji Trophy semifinal against Bengal. (PTI Photo) KALYANI: History had barely settled in when the phone rang. A familiar face flashed up on a video call. Minutes after Jammu and Kashmir sealed a spot in the Ranji Trophy final, the team heard from BCCI president…
GATE 2026 answer key: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 has been successfully conducted at centres across the country, and now candidates are eagerly waiting for the answer key. This year, the exam was organised by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati for admission to postgraduate engineering courses and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings…
Is Texas Becoming ‘New Delhi’? Social Media Fight Erupts Over Indian Presence A seemingly off-hand social media exchange this week has drawn attention and criticism for highlighting deep tensions around immigration, demographic change and cultural identity in the United States. Academic and commentator Wilfred Reilly retweeted a post asserting “Texas is 1% Indian,” responding to…
Running a big international event is not supposed to be super difficult. And if things go wrong, it can make the whole country look bad. Wednesday was supposed to be a big moment for Sarvam AI, an Indian company that made a powerful language model. But instead of talking about Sarvam, everyone started talking about…
Sharjah’s new Al Nasr Mosque opens for Ramadan with a breathtaking glass dome / Image: File In a city known for its record-breaking skyscrapers, one of its most breathtaking architectural triumphs is tucked away in the historic heart of Oud Metha. The Al Nasr Mosque (also known as the Great Mosque of Al Nasr) stands…