Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations placing limits on the number of private sector workers from four specific nationalities, including India and Bangladesh. The policy aims to manage the composition of the expatriate workforce and prioritize employment opportunities for Saudi nationals as part of the kingdom’s ongoing Saudization efforts. Under the new guidelines, companies in
Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 | In a significant step toward enhancing the psychological well-being of its personnel, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs to train 1,000 officers on stress management and emotional wellness. The initiative is part of a bilateral cooperation programme designed to build
NEW DELHI — Jubilation swept across India on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, as the nation successfully launched its first astronaut into space in over four decades, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration ambitions. The astronaut, Wing Commander Prashanth Nair, was launched aboard the Gaganyaan-1 mission, India’s first human spaceflight since the country’s
The global Islamic society, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, widely known as NASFAT, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India following the heart-wrenching plane crash that resulted in the loss of 241 precious lives and left several others in mourning. The society stands in deep solidarity with all affected, offering prayers and unwavering
Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, took a dramatic turn on Saturday as both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border hostilities involving aerial strikes, drone operations, artillery exchanges, and missile attacks. The unexpected announcement was first made by former United States President Donald Trump via his Truth Social
A dramatic escalation in military hostilities between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, forced an abrupt eight-hour suspension of flight operations across Pakistan’s major airports, severely affecting Hajj travel plans and leaving thousands of intending pilgrims stranded during a crucial departure window. The suspension, which began around 2:00 AM local time following cross-border
Tensions in South Asia took a deadly turn on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as Indian missile and aerial strikes hit multiple areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving at least 26 civilians dead and 46 others seriously wounded in what Pakistani authorities have described as the worst escalation between the two nuclear neighbours
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will face a stiff challenge against Chinese youngster Feng Yi-Hsin in the round of 32 at the WTT Contender Chennai in India. Yi-Hsin, ranked 58th in the world, secured his spot in the round of 32 with a convincing 3-0 win over Belgium’s Adrien Rassenfosse in just 20 minutes.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has granted automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who completed health-related courses in India under a foreign scholarship program. This move is part of the state’s efforts to improve healthcare services, particularly in addressing maternal mortality and sickle cell anemia. The announcement was made during a reception and Iftar organized
