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Two passengers travelling from Dubai were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling 1349 grams of gold. The two Indians were intercepted by the Customs officials after their arrival at the Delhi airport on Saturday, May 18. Taking to X, Delhi Customs said the passengers were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs. The confiscated gold is worth Rs 85.57 lakh (nearly Dh 377,314). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Indian Customs, the maximum duty-free gold that male passengers returning to India from abroad…

Tenants in Dubai are increasingly choosing to relocate to smaller houses within the city as rents remain at a record high in many areas. Industry executives said the inflow of young professionals and smaller families is fuelling the demand for smaller houses while landlords also prefer such units as they are more affordable, easy to rent out and provide robust returns on investment. Meanwhile, residents looking for larger units are moving to the outskirts of the city where they are still somewhat affordable. As reported by Khaleej Times earlier, people are increasingly opting for larger properties at lower price points…

Jacques Audiard’s latest cinematic venture, Emilia Perez, took Cannes by storm with its world premiere, garnering a remarkable 11-minute standing ovation. The Spanish-language musical crime comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Edgar Ramirez, captivated audiences at the Palais des Festivals, Deadline reported. As the credits rolled, director Audiard expressed his gratitude to the audience, igniting another wave of applause that lasted for an additional two minutes. The emotional resonance of the film was palpable, with Saldana, Gascon, and Gomez visibly moved to tears amidst the overwhelming reception. Returning to Cannes’ prestigious competition…

Dubai regularly offers its residents and visitors great concert line ups, bringing some of the biggest names in the industry like Ed Sheeran, Hans Zimmer, Charlie Puth, and Demi Lovato among others. With so much musical performances from international artists and local talents being organised in the emirate, it can be challenging to keep track of all the gigs. Sometimes, concert tickets can be expensive. Do you want to explore the Dubai concert scene without breaking the bank? Here’s your guide: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Look up the Dubai Calendar Keeping…

Three people died and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting in Ohio’s capital over the weekend, authorities said. The Associated Press (AP) quoted Columbus police as saying that the shooting was reported shortly before 3:00 EDT (early morning) Saturday in the Italian Village neighbourhood north of downtown, with what may have been semi-automatic or automatic gunfire and cars “taking off”. Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arriving two minutes later found a “very chaotic scene” with six people shot. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third man died at a hospital,…

Actor Kiara Advani captivated onlookers as she graced the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala dinner at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival. Amidst a flurry of social media buzz, pictures and videos of the Bollywood star emerged, showcasing her impeccable style and grace. For the prestigious event, Kiara donned an exquisite off-shoulder silk gown in shades of pink and black, accentuated by a striking pink bow adorning the back. Complementing her ensemble, she opted for a chic high bun hairstyle and accessorised with a necklace and black lace gloves. The gala served as a platform to honour…

Heavyweight Tyson Fury said sympathy for Ukraine was behind the judges’ awarding a razor-thin split decision victory to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, with the Briton calling for an immediate rematch. After cruising through the middle of the fight, Fury never recovered from a standing eight count in the ninth round, and the judges gave the fight to Usyk, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in almost 25 years. The 37-year-old Ukrainian is the first boxer to hold all four major heavyweight belts at the same time and the first undisputed…

In the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, international superstar Ed Sheeran made a memorable appearance as the guest. Host Kapil Sharma kept the conversation lively, communicating in English to make Ed feel at home. Ed Sheeran entered the show with a bang, singing his hit song Shape Of You to the vibrant beats of Punjabi dhol. A highlight of the episode was Ed’s recounting of his experience being hosted by Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and his family. Reflecting on their meeting, Ed said, “The last time I came here in 2017 we met, but this time…

For Dubai Metro commuter Imane Ezzemany, who travels daily from Onpassive to Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta, the commute time has tripled since the April 16 storm and subsequent closure of four stations. However, on Sunday (May 19), the Moroccan expat woke up in a ‘wonderful mood.’ “Before the closures, my commute was about an hour,” she said, speaking to Khaleej Times at the Onpassive metro station. “But the past month has taken me around three hours. I am thrilled that the stations are working again. I woke up in a wonderful mood, knowing I could return to my…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registration process for marks verification, providing photocopy of answer books and re-evaluation of Class 12 and Class X results. The board examination results of both Class 10 and Class 12 were announced on May 13. Students who believe there is any discrepancy in their final marks of any subject or want any question in their answer script to be assessed again can opt for this facility through CBSE’s official website (cbse.gov.in). The marks verification window opened for Class 12 students on May 17 and will end on May 21. For…