India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India has opened an additional control room in Makkah to help Indian nationals affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on Umrah pilgrims facing uncertainty over their travel plans. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah announced the initiative as authorities work to provide assistance, coordinate travel arrangements and keep affected […]

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Fresh floods hit North and West Sumatra as communities struggle to recover from last year's disaster

Fresh floods hit North and West Sumatra as communities struggle to recover from last year’s disaster

Fresh floods and landslides have struck parts of North Sumatra and West Sumatra, putting communities at risk once again as many residents continue to recover from the devastating disasters of November 2025. The latest flooding has forced families to leave their homes, damaged essential infrastructure and renewed concerns about the region’s vulnerability to extreme rainfall. […]

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Govt Notifies New Timings for Kashmir Schools

Govt Notifies New Timings for Kashmir Schools

The School Education Department has announced revised timings for government and private schools across Kashmir, with the new schedule set to take effect from October 15. According to the order issued by the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Wednesday, schools operating within the municipal limits of Srinagar will function from 10:00 am to […]

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Top Indian ‘cockroach’ leaders sent to jail over Jantar Mantar protest site trespassing

Top Indian ‘cockroach’ leaders sent to jail over Jantar Mantar protest site trespassing

Two senior leaders of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have reportedly been remanded to five days of judicial custody following their alleged trespassing at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, according to a statement shared by the party. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced on social media that Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das had been sent […]

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Make foreign e-commerce platforms set up local offices, says Mas Ermieyati

Make foreign e-commerce platforms set up local offices, says Mas Ermieyati

Malaysia should require major foreign e-commerce platforms, including Temu and Pinduoduo, to establish local offices and provide stronger support for consumers and businesses, according to opposition MP Mas Ermieyati Samsudin. Speaking during the debate on Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat, the Masjid Tanah MP called for stricter requirements for overseas online marketplaces that generate […]

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