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Indonesia, Saudi Arabia discuss enhanced security for Hajj pilgrims

Jakarta, May 24 -- Indonesia's National Police (Polri) sought collaboration with the Presidency of State Security (PSS) of Saudi Arabia to strengthen protection for Indonesians joining the 2026 Hajj p... Read More


Petrol price up 87 paise, diesel 91 paise in third hike in 10 days

New Delhi, May 23, May 24 -- Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 87 paise and 91 paise per litre respectively on Saturday, the third increase in retail rates in less than 10 days, officials said. I... Read More


White House shooting suspect dies in hospital

Washington DC, May 24 -- A suspect involved in a shooting near the White House was shot after opening fire on a US Secret Service checkpoint on Saturday night (local time), according to CBS News and a... Read More


Home-schooling is taking off

India, May 24 -- A couple of months after two children attacked Enna Pink's son with sticks at kindergarten, he began pleading with her to stay at home. "I didn't want to force him to go," says Ms Pin... Read More


Gurindervir Singh Breaks 100m National Record at Federation Cup: Is India's Fastest Sprinter The Next Milkha Singh? Top 10 Fastest Indian Runs

India, May 24 -- Sprinter Gurindervir Singh achieved the unthinkable on Saturday, becoming the first Indian to breach the elusive 10.10-second barrier in the 100m event. With this feat, Singh became t... Read More


Floods And Storms Kill 28 Across Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 24 -- Afghanistan continues to face deadly weather disasters after heavy rains, flash floods, lightning and dust storms killed at least 28 people and injured 10 others across several ... Read More


Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high

India, May 24 -- U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to end the Middle East conflict and a strong corporate earning... Read More


Pilgrims continue hajj journey despite Middle East war fears

Pakistan, May 24 -- Thousands of Muslim pilgrims from Western countries are continuing their journey to Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage despite ongoing conflict and security concerns in th... Read More


US Senator Lindsey Graham warns Iran deal could fuel militancy in Lebanon and Iraq, escalate Strait of Hormuz risks

Washington, May 24 -- US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday warned that any deal with Iran that allows it to grow stronger over time could increase instability in Lebanon and Iraq and worsen tensions ar... Read More


Chaos Near White House as Suspect Opens Fire, Shot Dead by Secret Service

Goa, May 24 -- A suspected gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by Secret Service agents during a dramatic exchange of gunfire that triggered panic and a ... Read More