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Dubai-based Indian Atiqa Mir becomes world's top-ranked female kart racer

Hyderabad, April 17 -- Dubai-based Indian driver Atiqa Mir, originally from Jammu and Kashmir, has emerged as the world's highest-ranked female kart racer in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking ... Read More


Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains

Hyderabad, April 17 -- Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, signalling a shift towards easing regional tensions. In... Read More


Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect as Trump says Iran war 'going swimmingly'

Hyderabad, April 17 -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force on Friday, April 17, coinciding with the tenth day of a separate truce between the United States (US) and Iran, as ... Read More


Haj 2026: Over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims to depart in batches from April 18

Hyderabad, April 17 -- The Haj pilgrimage for 2026 will commence on April 18, with over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims set to depart in batches for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from multiple embarkati... Read More


Construction of world's first air taxi station completed in Dubai

Dubai, April 16 -- Dubai has completed construction of the world's first air taxi station, marking a key step towards the introduction of electric aerial transport in the emirate. The facility, locat... Read More


Trump says Israel-Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years

Hyderabad, April 16 -- US President Donald J Trump on Thursday, April 16, said efforts are underway to ease tensions between Israel and Lebanon, adding that their leaders are expected to speak for the... Read More


Hyderabad man in coma in Saudi Arabia, family races visa deadline

Hyderabad, April 16 -- A Hyderabad man is battling for life in a coma in Saudi Arabia, with his family at risk of being forced to leave as their visas near expiry. An appeal has been submitted to Ext... Read More


Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US naval blockade tightens

Hyderabad, April 16 -- Thursday, April 16 marks the ninth day of the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Tehran warned it could halt trade across the Gulf if Washington does not lift its naval blockade, eve... Read More


Saudi Arabia warns of SR 100,000 fines, 10-year ban for Haj permit violations

Makkah, April 16 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such viola... Read More


Israel report labels Greta Thunberg second 'most dangerous antisemite'

Hyderabad, April 16 -- The Israeli government's latest global antisemitism report labels Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg as the world's second "most dangerous antisemite", placing her among fi... Read More