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Dubai RTA introduces 50% taxi fare discounts and parking fee exemptions for eligible residents / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a new agreement to reduce daily transport costs for select residents, introducing 50 per cent discounts on taxi fares alongside exemptions from public parking fees.The initiative, revealed in early April 2026,…

Indian-origin founder Anita Ratnam shared US hate incidents, highlighting abuse faced by Indian-origin individuals/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns over a rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the United States, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, popular Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described…

In April of 1986, what was intended to be a routine safety test at a nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union turned into one of the worst disasters in the history of humanity. The Chornobyl disaster was more than just an engineering failure; it was also an issue of human error, reactor design, and…

The United States military has reportedly drawn up an extraordinary wartime contingency plan at the request of Donald Trump which involves a high-risk operation to seize Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The move could mark one of the most ambitious and unprecedented military missions in modern history, according to a Washington Post report, which…

In 1997, Soufrière Hills erupted and entombed the city of Plymouth on the island of Montserrat. The capital, which was once a bustling centre for commerce, was covered in many feet of ash and debris within a few hours, leading to a permanent evacuation. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory states that over 80 per cent of…

White House faith advisor Paula White is currently facing massive scrutiny online due to her recent songs of praise for the US President. On Wednesday, Donald Trump hosted an Easter event at the White House with evangelical groups. During one of the segments of the private event, Pastor Paula White-Cain was invited to address the…

Launched on April 1, 2026, the four Artemis II astronauts are currently in high Earth orbit, completing critical checkouts of the Orion spacecraft. With a successful launch from Kennedy Space Centre, the crew, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, will be conducting proximity operations while performing manual piloting test runs. After a…

MoHRE warned unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies face shutdowns, heavy fines and legal action/Representative Image A firm warning has been issued in the UAE over the illegal recruitment of domestic workers, with authorities making it clear that unlicensed activity will face immediate and serious consequences. The move is aimed at tightening oversight in the labour…

Most people are told not to put all their eggs in one basket. It sounds safe. It sounds practical. But Carnegie looked at it differently.Today’s quote of the day, “The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket,” is attributed to Andrew Carnegie, one of…

Among the growing anti-Indian backlash raging through the United States, a new accusation seems to have emerged. Now, the MAGA residents who had been accusing the Indian community in the country of H-1B visa fraud, claim people have figured out a ‘workaround’ and opt for the O-1A visa to be able to enter USA. A…

A rare manuscript written nearly a millennium ago has surfaced in Saudi Arabia, offering a detailed glimpse into early Qur’anic scholarship. The discovery not only highlights the depth of classical Islamic studies but also brings renewed attention to a vast archive of rare texts preserved for academic research.The manuscript, titled “Gharib Al-Qur’an” (Rare Terms in…

Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar (an…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered key updates on Iran war stating that Operation Epic Fury was “nearing completion” and will end very soon. He also suggested the fuel crisis-hit nations to buy oil from the United States or “go take it from the Strait” as Iran has blocked Hormuz, especially for the countries…

The Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BCE, is one of the most defining conflicts in the history of the ancient Greeks. The war, which saw Athens and Sparta, along with their respective allies, engage in a protracted war, not only redefined the Greek world but did so in ways that went far…

View from Manhattan towards Brooklyn, 2009/ Wikipedia Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, a stretch of sealed-off rooms, long closed to the public, has unexpectedly become part of New York City’s latest budget fight. City Council members are now proposing to lease out these hidden vaults to raise revenue, pitching the idea as a way to plug…

An Immigration attorney said H-1B visa holders who got fired in the mass layoff of Oracle should act quickly in the 60-day grace period. Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar said H-1B visa holders who unfortunately got fired in the major Oracle layoff that impacted 30,000 across the world, should act promptly to remain legal in the…

More than three decades after his execution, Ted Bundy continues to cast a long shadow over criminal history. Recently, a decades-old mystery was finally resolved when new DNA evidence confirmed his role in the 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime, a case long suspected but never proven. The announcement by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office…

Famous online star IShowSpeed surprised many people with a big announcement that made fans worry and talk everywhere. He said he was quitting his YouTube channel, which he uses to stream games, funny videos, and live moments to millions of viewers. Many people reacted fast, sending messages and sharing posts because they couldn’t believe their…

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has issued his first public statement after being sacked by the broadcaster, addressing a past police investigation into alleged sexual offences.In a statement released through his lawyers, Mills said he had been the subject of “rumour and speculation” following his sudden exit.“The recent announcement that I am no…