In a tragic accident in Gujarat's Dang, a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge, resulting in the death of five people and injuring 35 others. The incident occurred early in the morning when the driver lost control. MP CM Mohan Yadav has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
Kammar Henry-Richards had been locked up for just a matter of hours when the song was posted at 7.30pm on January 14.
Bianca Censori sparked worldwide outrage as she went completely naked at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday alongside covered-up husband Kanye West.
The Royal pair's first major trip abroad this year will reportedly involve an audience with the Pope and a visit to the Sistine Chapel.
A boy and girl who were killed in a hit and run crash are said to have been a brother and sister who were on an e-scooter at the time.
Sites have been opened in Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool and Southampton as well as other places across England after the UK had its eighth confirmed case of the virus.
RIYADH: Highlighting the shared artistic heritage of Saudi Arabia and Brazil, Eltiqa once again captured hearts in the Kingdom’s capital this weekend. Organized by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, and held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event featured Saudi and Brazilian traditional performances and arts at the King Fahd Cultural Center.
MAKKAH: The 10th International Military Qur’an Memorization Competition launched on Saturday in Makkah, attracting 179 participants from 32 countries. Organized by the General Administration of Religious Affairs of the Armed Forces under the patronage of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, the event promotes the significance of the Qur’an, encourages its memorization, and highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in serving Islam’s holy book and as the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites.
PORT LOUIS: Saudi Ambassador to Mauritius Fayez bin Meshal Al-Temyat recently met with Rubna Daureeawo, member of the Mauritius National Assembly, according to a post on the Saudi embassy’s account on X. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, as well as other topics of common interest. In a separate meeting, Al-Temyat met with Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, speaker of the national assembly, and discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Mauritius and ways to strengthen them.
JEDDAH: Athr Foundation’s Bait Shouaib Arts Residency in Al-Balad district brought together a filmmaker, curator and two artists, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration over an eight-week program. The Moving Narratives cycle explored the theme of movement through diverse lenses and transformed the historic Bait Shouaib into an active participant in the creative process.
RIYADH: Women participation in the camel racing event at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival 2025 has increased by 100 percent compared to the first edition last year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Encouraged by the significant development, the organizing committee has decided to add a second race, which includes 18 Saudi female camel riders. Organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, the festival's second edition kicked off on January 27 at the Janadriyah Camel Race Track in Riyadh. The competitions will conclude on Wednesday.
Claudia Sheinbaum added that she was waiting for a response from US President Donald Trump regarding her proposal to set up a working group between the two countries
The previous visit of the Hamas delegation to Moscow took place in October 2024
The Palestinian movement also hopes to enlist Russia's support to exert "pressure on the Israeli occupier to abide by its commitments
The UK has placed more than 1,900 individuals and entities on an anti-Russian blacklist since Moscow launched its special military operation in February 2022
According to Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, «the forced displacement of Palestinians is an existential threat»
Kristi Noem’s decision to end temporary protective status for a large group of Venezuelans puts them at risk of being forced to return to the autocratic regime they fled.
The move by the Trump administration comes as billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has been denigrating USAID, the world’s largest provider of food assistance.
Two Indian students in their 20s died, and two others were hospitalized with serious injuries after their car struck a tree in County Carlow, Ireland. The accident occurred early Friday. The Indian Embassy in Dublin is providing support to the victims’ families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in BJP's success in upcoming Delhi polls, praising the newly presented Union Budget as the most pro-middle class in history. He criticized AAP for damaging Delhi over the past 11 years and assured no disruption of welfare schemes if BJP wins. Modi also highlighted support for government employees and Poorvanchali workers.
Parliament is set for a contentious session on Monday with the tabling of the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha. Clashes between BJP and opposition members have already marked the committee's deliberations, with further heated debates expected.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the Budget’s impact on the economy, emphasizing tax relief for honest taxpayers. She highlighted schemes for agriculture, start-ups, and infrastructure to boost growth. Concerns over inflation, privatization, and fiscal consolidation were addressed, with assurances of sustained public sector expenditure and efforts to widen the tax base.
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India's first white tiger breeding centre in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district. Intended to boost wildlife tourism and create local jobs, the centre is part of the revised masterplan for the Maharaja Martand Singh Judeo White Tiger Safari and Zoo in Mukundpur.
Elon Musk called USAID a criminal organization that should “die.” Proponents say it’s a key arm of U.S. influence that, if destroyed, “cannot be easily rebuilt.”
Melia was detained earlier in the day during a protest rally near the Tbilisi Mall shopping center
