Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has officially opened volunteer registration for the upcoming Haj 1446 AH-2025 season. This initiative supports the authority’s mission to promote volunteerism and increase community involvement in humanitarian services during the pilgrimage. Also ReadHaj 2025 to be the last summer pilgrimage for 16 years Volunteers can choose from four key tracks: Paramedic – Provide emergency first aid and support until specialist teams arrive Humanitarian – Assist pilgrims by distributing water, snacks, and offering guidance Media – Capture and document volunteer efforts through photography and videography Logistics – Help with transporting, distributing, and storing equipment…
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Hyderabad: Residents of Munigalaveedu village in Nellikuduru mandal, Mahabubabad district, staged a road blockade on Monday, April 21, protesting the village and mandal administration’s alleged negligence in addressing the drinking water crisis. Speaking with the media, the villagers claimed that for the past 10 days, two open wells and three borewells supplying water to the gram panchayat have been in a defunct state. “When we urged the panchayat secretary and the mandap parishad development officer (MPDO), they said there were no funds for the repair work. They asked us to mobilise money and promised to reimburse after the bills are…
Kyiv: Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, a regional official said on Monday. Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson’s administration, wrote on Telegram that the casualties occurred over the last 24 hours, adding that three others were wounded in the region, parts of which are occupied by Russia. After Putin declared the move on Saturday, Ukraine responded by voicing readiness to reciprocate any genuine ceasefire but said the Russian attacks continued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia violated the ceasefire more…
New Delhi: Gold prices breached the Rs 97,000 per 10 grams level for the first time in futures trade on Monday, surging by Rs 2,111 to hit an all-time high of Rs 97,365 per 10 grams on firm local demand. Continuing the winning streak for the third straight day, the most-traded June delivery contract of the precious metal soared by Rs 2,111 or 2.22 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 97,365 per 10 grams in the evening session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Later, the June contract traded at Rs 97,276 per 10 grams, up by…
Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged multi-crore liquor scam that occurred during the YSR Congress Party regime, on Monday detained Raj Kasireddy, the prime accused in the case. SIT officials detained Kasireddy at the Hyderabad International Airport soon after his arrival from Goa. He told SIT officials that he would appear before them on Tuesday. They, however, asked him to accompany them. He was reportedly being taken to Vijayawada for questioning. Earlier in the day, Kasireddy, who was then the IT advisor to Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, released an audio, stating…
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra MLA and NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Monday claimed he has received a death threat via emails warning he would be “killed the same way” as his father Baba Siddique if he didn’t pay Rs 10 crore to a person claiming to be a ‘D-company’ member. A police official said after receiving a complaint, they have launched a probe into the death threat and extortion demand, and are in the process of recording the statement of Zeeshan Siddique. Former state minister Baba Siddique was shot dead by gunmen on Dussehra day last year outside his son Zeeshan’s…
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’, has turned 36 on Friday, April 18. He has been in a coma since 2005, following a brain haemorrhage caused by a car accident while studying at a military college in London. Since then, he has remained on a ventilator and under constant medical supervision. Also ReadSaudi Arabia: Volunteer registration now open for Haj 2025 In recent days, the X platform has seen a surge of posts marking his birthday, filled with prayers and messages of support. One user wrote, “Oh God, heal Al-Waleed and all…
New Delhi: The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See passed away on April 21. As a mark of respect, three-day state mourning shall be observed throughout India.” Also ReadCelebrities from south Indian film industries condole death of Pope Francis As per the schedule, two days’ state mourning will be on…
Mumbai: Gujarat Titans’ top order fired once again as the visitors defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the IPL here on Monday. Invited to bat, skipper Shubman Gill sizzled with a 55-ball 90 as fellow opener Sai Sudharsan (52) also continued his purple patch with yet another half-century to help GT post 198/3. Kolkata: GT’s Prasidh Krishna with teammates celebrates the wicket of KKR’s Ramandeep Singh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Monday, April 21, 2025. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)(PTI04_21_2025_000564B) Kolkata: GT players celebrate…
Kolkata: Gujarat Titans’ top order fired once again as the visitors defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the IPL here on Monday. Invited to bat, skipper Shubman Gill sizzled with a 55-ball 90 as fellow opener Sai Sudharsan (52) also continued his purple patch with yet another half-century to help GT post 198/3. GT bowlers then restricted the hosts to 159/8 despite skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s 50. Also ReadCricket in Saudi Arabia: Infrastructure challenges delay hosting of major events, says minister Brief Score: Gujarat Titans: 198 for 3 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 90, Sai Sudharsan 52; Vaibhav Arora…