News Desk

Saudi Arabia has rolled out sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. The…
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A trip to the snow-covered landscapes of Kashmir is a dream for many travellers. For 26-year-old Neha Reddy, it was supposed to be her first real snowfall experience. She planned her solo trip at the start of 2024 after researching the…
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Modern life keeps us constantly surrounded by stimuli. From endless breaking news to ads at every turn, there’s always something demanding attention. Add to that the dopamine-driven pull of platforms like Instagram, and being online has,…
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At lunchtime in Dacre’s Lane — the narrow stretch of food stalls tucked behind Esplanade in Kolkata — the routine appears unchanged. Office-goers crowd around plates of chicken stew and rice, tea flows endlessly into small glasses, and…
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Govindas Konthoujam met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday to review the situation in Manipur amid fresh violence in the conflict-hit region. The meeting coincided with the state government extending the suspension of…
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The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday afternoon with full state honours. The 92-year-old icon, whose versatile voice shaped Bollywood music for over seven decades, passed away on Sunday due…
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India’s stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday as crude oil prices surged past $100 a barrel following stalled US-Iran peace talks. At 9:15 am, the 30-share S&P BSE Sensex dropped 2.08%, or 1,613 points, to 75,937. The broader…
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday described China’s trade imbalance with the European Union as “unsustainable,” as he began a three-day visit to Beijing aimed at strengthening economic ties. The trip marks Sánchez’s fourth…
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Bihar is entering a निर्णायक political phase, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set to step down after his final cabinet meeting on April 14. With the बैठक just hours away, attention has shifted to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s next move and…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, marking a trip to the island’s last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Taiwan—claimed by China as its own territory with no right to state-to-state…
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