Dubai: News

07 Apr 2025

Netflix

How bacterial infection sent 'Narcos: Mexico' actor to coma

Manuel Masalva, who is best known for his role as Ramon Arellano Felix in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, is in a medically induced coma after suffering from a severe bacterial infection.

03 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

Ranya Rao's husband, Jatin Hukkeri, files for divorce 

As Kannada actor Ranya Rao remains behind bars on charges of gold smuggling, her husband, architect Jatin Hukkeri, has now taken legal steps to end their marriage by filing for divorce.

01 Apr 2025

Karnataka High Court

Ranya Rao seeks bail from Karnataka High Court after arrest

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after she was arrested in a gold smuggling case last month.

27 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

Third suspect Sahil Jain arrested in Ranya Rao gold case

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested the third suspect in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, Sahil Sakariya Jain.

17 Mar 2025

Bengaluru Airport

BJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'

BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.

13 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

'Learned from YouTube videos': Ranya Rao's gold smuggling confession

Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested recently for attempting to smuggle gold into Bengaluru, confessed to her crime during questioning by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

12 Mar 2025

Belgium

'Black magic, fund embezzlement': What's happening at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital

Mumbai's famous Lilavati Hospital is being embroiled in a huge scandal of alleged fund embezzlement and black magic.

10 Mar 2025

United Arab Emirates

Why UAE's 'golden visa' is popular among millionaires globally

The UAE has become a hot spot for high-net-worth individuals, courtesy of its alluring 'golden visa' program.

07 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

Why is Ranya Rao's husband caught in the gold scandal?

Jatin Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, is under police scanner after she was arrested for gold smuggling.

06 Mar 2025

Bengaluru Airport

How frequent Dubai trips, same clothes helped catch Ranya Rao

Kannada film star Ranya Rao was detained at Bengaluru airport earlier this week for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.

05 Mar 2025

Bengaluru Airport

Who's Ranya Rao? Actor-IPS officer's daughter arrested for smuggling gold

Kannada film actor Ranya Rao has been detained by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.

23 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Jasprit Bumrah receives ICC awards from Jay Shah in Dubai

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was spotted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

18 Feb 2025

Climate Change

Why Iran is considering moving capital from Tehran

Iran is mulling shifting its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman.

17 Feb 2025

Karnataka

Mysuru: Family of 4 found dead in suspected murder-suicide 

A family of four was found dead in their apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday.

14 Feb 2025

James Bond

James Bond name in trouble: Trademark dispute threatens 007 franchise

The James Bond franchise, worth billions of pounds, is locked in a legal battle to keep hold of the super spy's name.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

More US flights with illegal migrants to land in Punjab

Two special flights from the United States, bringing back Indian nationals illegally residing in America, will land in Amritsar, Punjab this weekend.

07 Feb 2025

Ameesha Patel

Mamta Kulkarni recalls spat with Ameesha Patel over deer meat

Inimitable Bollywood star of the 1990s, Mamta Kulkarni, recently dug up her past controversies in a television interview.

04 Feb 2025

Afghanistan

Taliban minister 'forced to flee' after speech supporting girls' education 

Taliban's deputy foreign minister Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has reportedly fled Afghanistan after publicly endorsing girls' education.

30 Jan 2025

Amazon

How this ex-Microsoft techie retired at 39 with ₹30 crore

Former techie Jamal Robinson has set an inspiring example of financial discipline.

Forget cash and cards! UPI now accepted across the UAE

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a strategic partnership with Magnati, a leading payment solution provider in the United Arab Emirates.

08 Jan 2025

India

Discover India's past with the best heritage travel cards

If exploring India's rich heritage and ancient monuments is your passion, why not make your journey even more memorable with the right credit card? History lovers can unlock exclusive privileges tailored for a seamless travel experience, from luxury hotel discounts to free lounge access.

08 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

'Ajith is safe': Thala comes out unharmed from Porsche crash

Popular actor and race car driver, Ajith Kumar, narrowly escaped a horrific car crash in Dubai recently. The accident took place during a practice session when he was behind the wheel of his Porsche 992.

24 Dec 2024

California

Drug smuggler killed in California, Goldy Brar gang claims responsibility

A drug smuggler associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was shot dead in Stockton, California on Monday.

ED registers money laundering case against ex-constable in MP

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a case under the Prevention of MoneyLaundering Act (PMLA) against former Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Department constable Saurabh Sharma and his aide Chetan Singh Gaur.

19 Dec 2024

Bollywood

Money laundering case: Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Banerjee questioned by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly recorded statements of Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and television star Pooja Banerjee in a money laundering investigation.

11 Dec 2024

Copa America

What were people really searching for in 2024? Google reveals

Google has published its annual "Year in Search" report for 2024, giving a glimpse into the most searched topics across the globe.

28 Nov 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Has Aishwarya Rai really dropped 'Bachchan' surname? Here's the truth

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was recently spotted at an event in Dubai, where she was introduced only as "Aishwarya Rai," sans her famous surname "Bachchan."

24 Nov 2024

China

COP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition

The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.

17 Nov 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

Dubai-based siblings to offer jiohotstar.com domain to Reliance for free

Dubai-based siblings, Jainam and Jivika, have announced their decision to transfer the ownership of the domain name jiohotstar.com to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) free of cost.

13 Nov 2024

Electric Vehicles

Dubai will launch world's first air taxi service in 2026

Dubai has given the green light to build its first aerial taxi vertiport, which will be located close to the Dubai International Airport. The aerial taxi service will start in early 2026.

04 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra: Pawan Kalyan blames YSRCP for rise in violent crimes 

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has blamed the "vile legacy" of mismanagement and leniency of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for the rise in violent crimes.

02 Nov 2024

Air India

Cartridge found on Air India flight from Dubai, probe underway

An ammunition cartridge was found on an Air India flight from Dubai to New Delhi, the airline confirmed on Saturday.

30 Oct 2024

Aryan Khan

Watch: SRK launches son Aryan's D'YAVOL—luxury streetwear in Dubai

Shah Rukh Khan recently graced the launch event of his son, Aryan Khan's luxury fashion brand, D'YAVOL in Dubai.

27 Oct 2024

Jacqueline Fernandez

Amid death threats, Salman announces 'Da-Bangg' tour in Dubai

Despite security threats from notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, superstar Salman Khan has announced the date for the Dubai leg of his popular Da-Bangg tour.

22 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

Under construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 1 dead, 5 trapped 

A building under construction in Bengaluru's Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, killing one and trapping at least 17 others.

19 Oct 2024

Air India Express

Bomb scare: Air India Express, Vistara flights receive threats

An Air India Express flight on its way from Dubai to Jaipur received a bomb threat through email early Saturday morning.

Mahadev betting app mastermind Saurabh Chandrakar arrested in Dubai

Saurabh Chandrakar, the prime accused in the Mahadev betting app scam, has been arrested in Dubai, following an Interpol Red Corner notice issued by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).

11 Oct 2024

Delhi

₹2,000 crore drugs found in namkeen packets; Delhi man arrested

In a major drug bust, the Delhi Police Special Cell has seized a drug consignment worth over ₹2,000 crore from a closed shop in Ramesh Nagar.

05 Oct 2024

Abu Dhabi

Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights

Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.

03 Oct 2024

British Airways

Middle East flights suspended amid Israel-Iran conflict; what next 

Flights over the Middle East had to be canceled on October 1 following a missile attack by Iran against Israel.