Saudi Arabia issues helpline 992 for expired visa status queries/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has directed visa holders to a single helpline for resolving status-related queries, as an earlier relief measure for expired visas approaches its final deadline. Unified helpline number for visa-related queries The General Directorate of Passports has stated that…

India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement being incorporated into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework, flagging concerns over its systemic implications, PTI reported.The issue was raised at the ongoing 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the WTO in Yaounde, Cameroon, where Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…

UAE Reaffirms Space Ambitions After NASA’s Lunar Pivot As the global space race enters a decisive new phase, a major shift by NASA has sent ripples across international partners, including the UAE. The decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, once envisioned as a space station orbiting the Moon, has raised questions about the future…

The Indian Premier League 2026 kicked off in style at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, March 28, drawing a star-studded crowd as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among those in attendance was Anushka Sharma, who turned up to cheer for her husband Virat Kohli. This was a treat for fans who missed seeing…

This week starts like the sea at dawn, calm on top but with strong currents underneath. The Moon’s shifting mood touches your sensitive Pisces nature, so you’ll pick up signals from people and places faster than others do. Early in the week, you’ll feel a push to do well and be seen for your efforts,…

Telangana POLYCET exam registrations 2026: The Telangana has opened the registrations for the Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET) 2026. The entrance test is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad.The online registration process for POLYCET 2026 commenced on February 2, 2026. Candidates could submit their applications without late fee until…

The fitness aspect being an integral part of his life, Iyer has a well-equipped in-house gym with the latest fitness equipment and large windows to allow for natural light. The bedrooms are also designed to provide comfort with en-suite bathrooms and a cozy atmosphere. This is complemented by the balcony, which has a great view…

Hyundai Motor India has increased the prices of select Venue variants, with diesel models seeing the largest increases. The hike ranges from Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,000, depending on the variant. The revision is limited to specific trims rather than the entire lineup. Petrol variants witness minimal changes, as mentioned before, the diesel versions account…

Divya Deshmukh (Image credit: FIDE) NAGPUR: “I am sure it will happen sooner than later.” Divya Deshmukh, fresh after becoming world junior girls chess champion, had oozed confidence about playing the Candidates. That was June 2024.Last July, Divya qualified for the 2026 Candidates by becoming India’s first women’s World Cup winner while earning the Grandmaster…

NEW DELHI: Election Commission Friday sought a report from the West Bengal chief electoral officer on the recent statement by chief minister Mamata Banerjee at a public meeting in Naxalbari, Darjeeling, allegedly instigating local women to be at polling booths and use household kitchen items to deal with “necessary situations”.With her statement seen as a…