US embassy in Riyadh. (Screenshot) Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, triggering a small fire and causing minor damage to the building, Saudi authorities said, as Iran continued its wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.In a statement, a spokesperson for Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said preliminary assessments confirmed that the…
‘The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’ has seen a significant drop in box office collections compared to its predecessor. After a modest opening weekend, the film’s Day 4 earnings fell to Rs 2.65 crore, bringing the total to Rs 12.8 crore. This performance contrasts sharply with the first installment’s initial success. Read on to know…
NEW DELHI: The home ministry Friday constituted two more empowered committees for Bengal to fast-track processing of citizenship requests received under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. This takes the number of empowered committees functional in the state to four.CAA provides for grant of citizenship to immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh belonging to their six…
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (Image via AP Photo/Kyle Phillips) Nikola Jokic will play when the Denver Nuggets face the Utah Jazz on March 2, 2026, at the Delta Center. He is not listed on the injury report and comes into the game after a strong…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be attacked. Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said ships trying to transit the narrow waterway would be “set ablaze”.The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, is…
Holi has transformed into a sought-after long weekend, offering travelers diverse experiences beyond traditional color play. From serene riverside retreats and wildlife safaris to tranquil mountain escapes and unique water journeys, these destinations reimagine the festival for a more meaningful and personalized celebration. Holi has quietly evolved into one of India’s most travelled long weekends….
CHENNAI: With the T20 World Cup entering its final stretch, legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath expects India and South Africa to lock horns in the final.“The two teams that I would pick to be in the final are going to be South Africa and India. I think South Africa has been the best team…
Shillong: The NEIGRIHMS (North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences), Shillong, has highlighted the importance of ‘early recognition’ of symptoms of stroke in patients for effective treatment.The premier central govt health institute organised Continuing Medical Education (CME) Summit Stroke Day on Feb 28 under the theme ‘Strengthening the Stroke Care Continuum…
The two accused in police custody Bhubaneswar: City police on Monday blew the lid off a sophisticated international SIM box-based crime syndicate that was illegally converting foreign calls into local ones to facilitate cyber fraud.Acting on a department of telecommunications alert, the commissionerate’s special squad arrested two Kerala natives, Ummar M and Siyahul Haq, both…
Iran’s fans attend a friendly football match between Russia and Iran at Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran’s participation in the men’s FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin in the United States in three months, is uncertain amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The tournament is being…