Ramadan 2026: Thousands Fill Mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia for Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) Prayers As Ramadan enters its most spiritually significant phase, thousands of Muslim worshippers across the Gulf have gathered in mosques for special prayers marking Laylat ul Qadr, widely regarded as the holiest night in Islam. Believers in the…
Kavya Maran and Abrar Ahmed (Photo: AP, Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, an outfit owned by the Sun TV Network headed by Kavya Maran, has sparked a major controversy in India, drawing a sharp reaction from legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar. The former captain said Indian-owned franchises…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
The executive behind the Academy Awards telecast has defended the widely discussed ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the show, following the criticism over the omission of several stars from the televised montage.Rob Mills, the executive in charge of the Oscars broadcast, spoke about the fan backlash following the live broadcast. The tribute segment at this year’s…
Afghanistan on Tuesday accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul hospital treating drug addicts, saying the attack killed more than 200 people, according to the Health Ministry.Pakistan denied the allegation, saying its strikes- also carried out in eastern Afghanistan – targeted only military and âterroristâ sites.Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman gave the death…
Saudi Arabia Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighting: KSA Supreme Court Asks Muslims to Search for Shawwal AH 1447 Crescent Ahead of Eid As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments of the Islamic calendar and that is the…
Iranâs economic jugular: Why Kharg Island is a key target for Trump. (AP images) A small rocky island in the Persian Gulf has suddenly become central to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.Kharg Island â located just 15 nautical miles (about 24 km) off Iranâs southern coast â may be tiny in…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistanâs cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2â1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistanâs disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the teamâs…
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the practical examination schedule for the April 2026 public examinations for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses. Students registered for the upcoming exams can check the practical exam schedule and download their hall tickets through the official portal.According to the official schedule, the NIOS…
Actor Sebastian Stan is going to be a dad! The star, best known for his role as Bucky Barnes, in the Marvel superhero franchise, is reportedly awaiting the arrival of his first child with his lady love, Annabelle Wallis. The couple, who have been in a relationship for about four years, are said to be…
