NEW DELHI: One of India’s most exclusive private clubs founded during British colonial rule risks closure after the government ordered it to vacate the prime New Delhi site it has occupied for more than a century, triggering a legal battle and debate over elite privilege. The Delhi Gymkhana Club, operating since 1913, sits beside the…
. YEREVAN: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Yerevan on Tuesday, less than two weeks before parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country. Rubio’s visit comes as Russia has threatened to exert economic pressure on Yerevan for its growing ties to the West…
Fans praise the singer for urging greater focus on charity and support for the needy during Eidul Azha celebrations In an era where celebrity holiday posts are often dominated by high-fashion photoshoots and carefully curated aesthetic feeds, singer-songwriter Asim Azhar opted for a more grounded and human approach in his Eid post on Instagram. Stepping…
Wasim Akram, Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem among several personalities who completed pilgrimage this year As the sacred season of Hajj draws to a close, Pakistani celebrities, television hosts, and cricket stars have been sharing candid photos, emotional moments, and heartfelt reflections from their spiritual journey on social media. Stepping away from their fast-paced…
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on May 26, 2026. Photo: Reuters Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Makkah. From dawn, crowds…
From regal sarees to breezy cotton prints, Pakistani celebrities set a stunning new benchmark for Eidul Azha fashion Screengrab of Zoya Nasir(L) Minal Khan(M) Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari (R)/ Instagram The first day of Eidul Azha is finally here, and just like every year, Instagram feeds are full of amazing fashion. Often dubbed by…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, on April 21, 2025. AFP An Israeli court agreed to cancel Wednesday’s scheduled hearing for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial, Israeli media reported. The court’s decision followed a request from Netanyahu to cancel…
Says protection from Russian ballistic missiles is vital for achieving peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy listens to US President Donald Trump, after Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to help Ukraine “succeed”, during a press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 28, 2025. REUTERS President Volodymyr…
Modi’s BJP won in West Bengal after campaigning to detect, delete and deport illegal migrants Hundreds of people in India’s border region with Bangladesh have fled to the frontier, police said Wednesday, after the government ordered the construction of detention centers for undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees. PHOTO: AFP Hundreds of people in India’s…
Iran’s President Pezeshkian and PM Shehbaz. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wedesday of a peace deal materialising soon between the United States and the Islamic republic as the latter appreciated Pakistan’s role in the negotiations so far. In recent months, Pakistan drew international attention for its…