In a thrilling start to the Global Chess League, Upgrade Mumbai Masters and Ganges Grand Masters emerged victorious in their opening matches held in Dubai. Upgrade Mumbai Masters defeated Triveni Continental Kings, while Ganges Grand Masters triumphed over Chinkari Gulf Titans. It was a historic moment for Ganges Grand Masters as they made their debut … Read more
Makkah: After three years of strict restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to full capacity this year. More than two million pilgrims from 160 countries are expected to converge on Mecca this week, embarking on the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Officials from various Islamic countries have … Read more
Teatro Indiano Roma Presents “That Man is You” to a Packed Audience in Rome Rome, Italy – On June 18th, the Indo-Italian Cultural Association Teatro Indiano Roma presented the play “That Man is You” to a packed audience at Via di Bravetta, Teatro Regina Pacis in Rome. The city, known for its rich art, culture, … Read more
Mantra’s Women’s Forum to Host National Spelling Bee Championship at 2023 Houston Convention New York – The Mantra’s Women’s Forum is set to host the highly anticipated National Spelling Bee Championship at the 2023 Houston Convention. The competition, which will follow the standards of the Scripps Spelling Bee, a national championship in America, promises to … Read more
Title: UK Home Mortgage Interest Rates Soar Above 6% as Bank of England Raises Rates Date: June 20, 2023 LONDON – UK home mortgage interest rates have risen above 6% on average, causing concerns for homeowners who may struggle to afford their repayments. The Bank of England recently hiked the basic interest rate to 4.5 … Read more
Somerset ∙ NHS junior doctors in England are on strike from today to demand a pay rise. The crisis in NHS services will worsen following the strike. The junior doctors went on yet another 72-hour strike following the failure of negotiations in May over a salary hike. The strike will take place from 7am on … Read more
Dubai ∙ Emirates Airlines launches premium economy flights from Dubai to select Indian cities. The offer will be available on Emirates Premium Economy to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 29, the airline said. But the ticket price has not been announced. Emirates’ new flagship A380 aircraft, which will provide a better passenger experience … Read more
STOCK ON TREND∙ Court verdict against woman who took pills for abortion even after the allowed time limit. The mother-of-three was sentenced to two years in prison by Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Carla Foster, 44, took the abortion pills after a remote consultation. But she gave wrong information about how many weeks pregnant she was. Read … Read more
RIYADH: Indigenization in the sales outlets in the commercial sector in Saudi Arabia. Indigenization The ministry, which had earlier warned that it would be implemented, had allowed the institutions working in this sector to complete the procedures. The deadline expired yesterday and the new rule came into effect today. Read also: Hajj with health; You … Read more
New York ∙ There are reports coming out of Wall Street that give fresh impetus to the stock market. A new S&P (Savings and Poor’s) 500 report is reversing warnings that the country is headed for recession. The US economy is on the road to recovery after a nine-month downward spiral, mainly driven by a … Read more