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Independent umrah regulation strengthens protection for pilgrims: Govt

Jakarta, Oct. 25 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said its new regulation allowing independent umrah under Law No. 14 of 2025 aims to address changing Saudi policies while protecting pilgrims... Read More


Panvel MLA asks to halt housing projects until water crisis is resolved

India, Oct. 25 -- The water crisis in Navi Mumbai's CIDCO nodes has escalated into a political flashpoint, with Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur demanding that no new housing projects be cleared until adequ... Read More


Kuala Lumpur to host landmark 47th Asean Summit, bloc's biggest since 1976

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- Malaysia is set to host the 47th Asean Summit from October 26 to 28, bringing together leaders from across South-east Asia and key dialogue partners to discuss regional cooper... Read More


Timor-Leste joins Asean: What to know about Asia's youngest nation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- The 10-member Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) is set to formally welcome Timor-Leste as its 11th member this month, marking the bloc's first expansion in over ... Read More


UP: Ayodhya gears up for Chhath Puja, 14 Kosi Parikrama preparations underway

Ayodhya, Oct. 25 -- The four-day Chhath Mahaparv begins on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, andAyodhya Municipal Commissioner Jayant Kumar said that extensive arrangements have been made... Read More


"Can't express the pain...": Ila Arun remembers brother Piyush Pandey

Mumbai, Oct. 25 -- Advertising legend Piyush Pandey's sister, Ila Arun, on Saturday said she cannot express her pain on her brother's demise. She also recalled the bond between her brother and the adv... Read More


SIG unveils Clean Commit to help consumers make healthier, safer, and sustainable food choices

India, Oct. 25 -- A new SIG initiative, Clean Commit, is making it easier for consumers to understand the real benefits of aseptic packaging. Clean Commit is a consumer-focused digital platform and on... Read More


NCLT Refutes BYJU'S Bid To Halt Aakash's EGM On Rights Issue

India, Oct. 25 -- In another setback for troubled edtech firm BYJU'S, the NCLT Bengaluru bench has reportedly rejected its plea for an interim stay on Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL)'s extraord... Read More


Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's box-office day at SCG: Historic records toppled as Ro-Ko announces its grand comeback

India, Oct. 25 -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the biggest names of Indian cricket in the last decade and a half. The duo has given jitters to the Indian cricket fans every time they have ba... Read More


Speeding car runs over pedestrians in Agra; 5 killed, 2 injured

Agra (UP), Oct. 25 -- A speeding car ran over pedestrians, killing five people and leaving two injured, police here said on Saturday. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shesh Mani Upadhyay said f... Read More