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Fake student stays at IIT-Bombay for weeks—how he was arrested  

A 22-year-old man, Bilal Ahmad Teli, was arrested last week for posing as a student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay).

30 Jun 2025
Electric Vehicles

You can soon avail air taxi service in Dubai

Joby Aviation, a leading player in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry, has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai.

30 Jun 2025
Bangladesh

Massive protest in Bangladesh after Hindu woman raped by politician

Protests have erupted in parts of Bangladesh after a Hindu woman was raped in Cumilla district on June 26.

29 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

'They offered money...': When Aamir rejected underworld's Dubai party invite

In the late 1990s, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan received an invitation from the underworld to attend a party in Dubai.

24 Jun 2025
Vineet Kumar Singh

Viineet Kumar gets candid about getting stuck at Dubai airport

Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh found himself in the middle of a geopolitical crisis at Dubai Airport on Monday night.

24 Jun 2025
Iran

Viineet Kumar Siingh returns from Dubai amid Middle East tensions

Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh, known for films like Mukkabaaz and Chhaava, has safely returned to Mumbai after being stuck at Dubai Airport due to an unexpected airspace closure in parts of the Middle East.

22 Jun 2025
British Airways

Why British Airways has suspended flights to Dubai and Doha

British Airways has suspended its flights to Dubai and Doha in light of the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf.

20 Jun 2025
Ajay Devgn

R Madhavan rents out Mumbai BKC apartment for ₹6.5 lakh/month

Actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita have reportedly rented out their Mumbai apartment, valued at ₹17.5 crore.

20 Jun 2025
Telegram

Telegram founder to split $17B fortune among his 106 children

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of popular messaging app Telegram, has revealed his plan to distribute his massive wealth among over 100 children he fathered.

15 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh

You can soon buy UP's Dussehri mangoes in Dubai

In a major milestone for Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector, 1,200kg of Dussehri mangoes were airlifted to Dubai.

13 Jun 2025
Iran

16 Air India flights diverted after Israel strikes Iran 

At least 16 Air India flights have been diverted after Iran closed its airspace until further notice following Israel's airstrikes on several locations across the country, including Tehran.

11 Jun 2025
Europe

India now has nearly 85,700 millionaires, ranks 4th worldwide

India has become the fourth-largest hub of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the world, according to the Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025.

27 May 2025
Aditya Roy Kapur

Dubai woman trespasses Aditya Roy Kapur's home; case registered

A 47-year-old woman, identified as Gazala Jhakaria Siddique from Dubai, was served a notice by the Mumbai Police for allegedly trespassing into actor Aditya Roy Kapur's residence in Bandra West.

20 May 2025
Kannada Films

Ranya Rao won't walk free despite gold smuggling case bail  

Kannada actor Ranya Rao and co-accused Kondaru Raju have been granted conditional bail by a special court in the gold smuggling case.

06 May 2025
World

Who's Balvinder Singh, Indian-origin billionaire jailed in Dubai and why 

Balvinder Singh Sahni, a leading Indian businessman in Dubai, has been sentenced to five years in jail for money laundering.

26 Apr 2025
Karnataka High Court

Kannada actor Ranya Rao denied bail in gold smuggling case

The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Ranya Rao and her co-accused Tarun Konduru Raju in a gold smuggling case.

16 Apr 2025
G Kishan Reddy

Pakistani shouting religious slogans attacks Dubai bakery; 2 Indians killed 

Two men from Telangana, India, were killed in a brutal attack at a bakery in Dubai.

15 Apr 2025
Amit Trivedi

Fawad-Vaani's 'Abir Gulaal' to launch music in Dubai

The upcoming film, Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, will launch its music in Dubai on Saturday.

13 Apr 2025
Mumbai

26/11 terror attack conspirator Tahawwur Rana seeks Quran, pen

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is currently being questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of an extensive probe into the 2008 coordinated strikes.

12 Apr 2025
Mumbai

NIA commences interrogation of 26/11 terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started questioning Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

09 Apr 2025
Karnataka High Court

Ranya Rao's bail plea adjourned till April 17 

The hearing of Kannada actor Ranya Rao's bail plea has been adjourned by the Karnataka High Court till April 17.

07 Apr 2025
Netflix

How bacterial infection sent 'Narcos: Mexico' actor to coma

Manuel Masalva, who is best known for his role as Ramon Arellano Felix in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, is in a medically induced coma after suffering from a severe bacterial infection.

03 Apr 2025
Bengaluru

Ranya Rao's husband, Jatin Hukkeri, files for divorce 

As Kannada actor Ranya Rao remains behind bars on charges of gold smuggling, her husband, architect Jatin Hukkeri, has now taken legal steps to end their marriage by filing for divorce.

01 Apr 2025
Karnataka High Court

Ranya Rao seeks bail from Karnataka High Court after arrest

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after she was arrested in a gold smuggling case last month.

27 Mar 2025
Bengaluru

Third suspect Sahil Jain arrested in Ranya Rao gold case

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested the third suspect in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, Sahil Sakariya Jain.

17 Mar 2025
Bengaluru Airport

BJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'

BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.

13 Mar 2025
Bengaluru

'Learned from YouTube videos': Ranya Rao's gold smuggling confession

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested recently for attempting to smuggle gold into Bengaluru, confessed to her crime during questioning by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

12 Mar 2025
Belgium

'Black magic, fund embezzlement': What's happening at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital

Mumbai's famous Lilavati Hospital is being embroiled in a huge scandal of alleged fund embezzlement and black magic.

10 Mar 2025
United Arab Emirates

Why UAE's 'golden visa' is popular among millionaires globally

The UAE has become a hot spot for high-net-worth individuals, courtesy of its alluring 'golden visa' program.

07 Mar 2025
Bengaluru

Why is Ranya Rao's husband caught in the gold scandal?

Jatin Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, is under police scanner after she was arrested for gold smuggling.

06 Mar 2025
Bengaluru Airport

How frequent Dubai trips, same clothes helped catch Ranya Rao

Kannada film star Ranya Rao was detained at Bengaluru airport earlier this week for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.

05 Mar 2025
Bengaluru Airport

Who's Ranya Rao? Actor-IPS officer's daughter arrested for smuggling gold

Kannada film actor Ranya Rao has been detained by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.

23 Feb 2025
Gautam Gambhir

Jasprit Bumrah receives ICC awards from Jay Shah in Dubai

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was spotted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

18 Feb 2025
Climate Change

Why Iran is considering moving capital from Tehran

Iran is mulling shifting its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman.

17 Feb 2025
Karnataka

Mysuru: Family of 4 found dead in suspected murder-suicide 

A family of four was found dead in their apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday.

14 Feb 2025
James Bond

James Bond name in trouble: Trademark dispute threatens 007 franchise

The James Bond franchise, worth billions of pounds, is locked in a legal battle to keep hold of the super spy's name.

14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

More US flights with illegal migrants to land in Punjab

Two special flights from the United States, bringing back Indian nationals illegally residing in America, will land in Amritsar, Punjab this weekend.

07 Feb 2025
Ameesha Patel

Mamta Kulkarni recalls spat with Ameesha Patel over deer meat

Inimitable Bollywood star of the 1990s, Mamta Kulkarni, recently dug up her past controversies in a television interview.

04 Feb 2025
Afghanistan

Taliban minister 'forced to flee' after speech supporting girls' education 

Taliban's deputy foreign minister Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has reportedly fled Afghanistan after publicly endorsing girls' education.

30 Jan 2025
Amazon

How this ex-Microsoft techie retired at 39 with ₹30 crore

Former techie Jamal Robinson has set an inspiring example of financial discipline.

Forget cash and cards! UPI now accepted across the UAE

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a strategic partnership with Magnati, a leading payment solution provider in the United Arab Emirates.

08 Jan 2025
India

Discover India's past with the best heritage travel cards

If exploring India's rich heritage and ancient monuments is your passion, why not make your journey even more memorable with the right credit card? History lovers can unlock exclusive privileges tailored for a seamless travel experience, from luxury hotel discounts to free lounge access.

08 Jan 2025
Ajith Kumar

'Ajith is safe': Thala comes out unharmed from Porsche crash

Popular actor and race car driver, Ajith Kumar, narrowly escaped a horrific car crash in Dubai recently. The accident took place during a practice session when he was behind the wheel of his Porsche 992.

24 Dec 2024
California

Drug smuggler killed in California, Goldy Brar gang claims responsibility

A drug smuggler associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was shot dead in Stockton, California on Monday.

ED registers money laundering case against ex-constable in MP

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a case under the Prevention of MoneyLaundering Act (PMLA) against former Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Department constable Saurabh Sharma and his aide Chetan Singh Gaur.

19 Dec 2024
Bollywood

Money laundering case: Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Banerjee questioned by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly recorded statements of Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and television star Pooja Banerjee in a money laundering investigation.

11 Dec 2024
Copa America

What were people really searching for in 2024? Google reveals

Google has published its annual "Year in Search" report for 2024, giving a glimpse into the most searched topics across the globe.

28 Nov 2024
Abhishek Bachchan

Has Aishwarya Rai really dropped 'Bachchan' surname? Here's the truth

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was recently spotted at an event in Dubai, where she was introduced only as "Aishwarya Rai," sans her famous surname "Bachchan."

24 Nov 2024
China

COP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition

The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.

17 Nov 2024
Disney+ Hotstar

Dubai-based siblings to offer jiohotstar.com domain to Reliance for free

Dubai-based siblings, Jainam and Jivika, have announced their decision to transfer the ownership of the domain name jiohotstar.com to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) free of cost.

13 Nov 2024
Electric Vehicles

Dubai will launch world's first air taxi service in 2026

Dubai has given the green light to build its first aerial taxi vertiport, which will be located close to the Dubai International Airport. The aerial taxi service will start in early 2026.

04 Nov 2024
Andhra Pradesh

Andhra: Pawan Kalyan blames YSRCP for rise in violent crimes 

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has blamed the "vile legacy" of mismanagement and leniency of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for the rise in violent crimes.

02 Nov 2024
Air India

Cartridge found on Air India flight from Dubai, probe underway

An ammunition cartridge was found on an Air India flight from Dubai to New Delhi, the airline confirmed on Saturday.

30 Oct 2024
Aryan Khan

Watch: SRK launches son Aryan's D'YAVOL—luxury streetwear in Dubai

Shah Rukh Khan recently graced the launch event of his son, Aryan Khan's luxury fashion brand, D'YAVOL in Dubai.

27 Oct 2024
Jacqueline Fernandez

Amid death threats, Salman announces 'Da-Bangg' tour in Dubai

Despite security threats from notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, superstar Salman Khan has announced the date for the Dubai leg of his popular Da-Bangg tour.

22 Oct 2024
Bengaluru

Under construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 1 dead, 5 trapped 

A building under construction in Bengaluru's Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, killing one and trapping at least 17 others.

19 Oct 2024
Air India Express

Bomb scare: Air India Express, Vistara flights receive threats

An Air India Express flight on its way from Dubai to Jaipur received a bomb threat through email early Saturday morning.

Mahadev betting app mastermind Saurabh Chandrakar arrested in Dubai

Saurabh Chandrakar, the prime accused in the Mahadev betting app scam, has been arrested in Dubai, following an Interpol Red Corner notice issued by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).

11 Oct 2024
Delhi

₹2,000 crore drugs found in namkeen packets; Delhi man arrested

In a major drug bust, the Delhi Police Special Cell has seized a drug consignment worth over ₹2,000 crore from a closed shop in Ramesh Nagar.

05 Oct 2024
Abu Dhabi

Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights

Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.

03 Oct 2024
British Airways

Middle East flights suspended amid Israel-Iran conflict; what next 

Flights over the Middle East had to be canceled on October 1 following a missile attack by Iran against Israel.

02 Oct 2024
Bahrain

More flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines 

Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.