Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday shared a heartwarming glimpse of a special musical moment, where she was serenaded by two of her favourite people. Taking to Instagram, she offered a peek into the intimate and joyful gathering. Shabana posted a candid image featuring her and her husband Javed Akhtar, along with singer Shankar Mahadevan. In the photo, Javed and Shankar can be seen smiling while holding microphones in their hands. Shabana is seen beaming with joy as …
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday responded to the controversy surrounding a NEET-UG 2026 candidate from Nagpur who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, stating that its web-activity records indicate that the city change was made through the candidate’s own registered login during the correction window. However, the agency added that despite the circumstances, it accepted the aspirant’s request and processed a change of examination centre.NTA…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Amid reports in a section of the media suggesting that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has resolved the issue of a NEET-UG 2026 re-test candidate from Nagpur being mistakenly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi by giving him a revised admit card, the student’s father on Saturday refuted the claims, saying no official communication or updated admit card had been received so far. Speaking to IANS, Mohammad Talib, father of NEET-UG candidate Abdullah Mohammad Tal…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi tore into the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday, over a shocking anomaly in the admit card of a NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) aspirant, just a day ahead of the re-examinations. Coming down hard on the examination body, Rahul accused it of “gambling” with the children’s future and said that despite bungling up on the previous occasion, it didn’t get its act together, thereby burdening the already str…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A major administrative lapse has come to light ahead of the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination, after a candidate from Maharashtra’s Nagpur was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, due to an apparent error in the admit card issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The incident has sparked concern among students and parents just a day before the re-examination scheduled for June 21. According to the student’s family, Abdullah had sel…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India-UAE relationship is driven by economic pragmatism and mutual investment opportunities, allowing both countries to pursue shared economic objectives while retaining flexibility in wider foreign policy ties, a new report has said.The report from Times Kuwait said India and the United Arab Emirates are deepening a sector‑focused partnership that prioritises trade, energy security, logistics and technology cooperation.The partnership has gained momentum through init…
Bengaluru, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday night for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26, where they will take on some of the top hockey nations in a crucial phase of the tournament.The Indian contingent is travelling to Brussels, Belgium, via Abu Dhabi, as the team will undergo a preparatory training camp and play a friendly match between 7 and 9 June 2026 in Brussels. The short training block aims to help…
Abu Dhabi, June 4 (IANS) The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Tolerance Award 2026’. The honour recognises BAPS’ commitment to global peace and its contributions to the promotion of tolerance, mutual respect, harmony, and human unity across the globe.The honour was conferred during the International Dialogue of Civilisations and Tolerance Conference (IDCT 2026), an event that recognises institutions promoting tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful co-existence …
Washington, June 2 (IANS) A senior US congressional delegation travelled to the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and the Philippines to reinforce security ties and deliver a common message that Iran must stop threatening its neighbours, Congressman Josh Gottheimer said.Gottheimer, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), led the delegation and held talks with senior leaders in the UAE and Indo-Pacific partners on regional security, artificial intelligence, energy c…
Sofia, May 26 (IANS) As India’s footprint in the Gulf continues to expand, particularly through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the deepening partnership highlights growing strategic convergence in a region already under strain. The engagement with the UAE extends beyond trade, intersecting intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tension, the evolving Gulf security architecture, and established regional partnerships, a report has highlighted.“When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in A…