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Indian Navy has responded to a distress call and provided critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew member onboard an Iranian fishing vessel Al Rahmani, an Indian Navy spokesperson said. The warship, INS Sumedha deployed for anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea, intercepted fishing vessel Al Rahmani in early hours of April 30, according to the statement released by Indian Navy Spokesperson on X. The ship’s boarding team and medical specialists boarded the fishing vessel and rendered medical assistance to the crew member. The Spokesperson stated: “In a swift response to a distress call, #INSSumedha, mission deployed for #antipiracy ops…
Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammer Gujarat Titans by four wickets for their third successive IPL win on Saturday. Chasing a modest 148 for victory, Du Plessis, who hit 64, and Kohli, who made 42, laid the foundations with a stand of 92 in 35 balls as the target was achieved with 6.2 overs to spare at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Du Plessis’ departure triggered a collapse as Gujarat hit back with wickets from Joshua Little and Noor Ahmad to have the opposition in trouble at 117-6 when Kohli was dismissed. Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik,…
Last year, I wrote about how I went back to my Steam Deck after using the ROG Ally for several months. Asus’ device is a real competitor (read our Asus ROG Ally review to learn why), but there are a handful of aspects of the Steam Deck that make it the right handheld for me. That could change with the ROG Ally 2, however. Rumor has it that Asus is gearing up to release an updated version of the ROG Ally for 2024. Even if this isn’t an entirely new handheld, it’s hard to imagine Asus will exit the world…
India lifted the restrictions on onion exports from Friday. The decision comes on the heels of robust kharif crop production in 2024 and favourable monsoon forecasts, coupled with stable market conditions both at the mandi and retail levels. “All restrictions on onion export have been removed with effect from today,” said Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Dept. of Consumer Affairs at a press conference in Delhi She said: “This is basically taking into account the Rabi 2024 production and approved Kharif prospect because of above normal monsoon.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. She further…
Champion jockey William Buick described the Godolphin-owned Notable Speech as a horse with a ‘strong mind’ after riding him to a historic victory in the Group 1 2,000 Guineas, the first Classic of the British season, at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday. The son of superstar stallion Dubawi, who was having only the fourth start of his career and first on turf, upstaged a high-quality field to win impressively by a length and a half from Rosallion, another horse with Dubai connections. Haatem, the Craven Stakes winner, finished third under former Godolphin jockey James Doyle. Trained by Derby-winning handler Charlie Appleby…
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend, as Fierceness, Sierra Leone and the top three-year-old thoroughbreds will compete in the most anticipated race of the year. The 2024 Kentucky Derby starts today at 6:57 p.m. ET, and will be televised on NBC. The undercard races are about to start, at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and then moving to NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET. Fortunately, if you don’t have cable or don’t have access to those channels, there are many ways you can watch a live stream of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, including three different…
Sharjah has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024, happening from May 16 to 19. The emirate will hold a series of workshops, book signings, panel discussions, as well as literary and artistic performances showcasing Emirati heritage, values and arts. “Sharjah has long been celebrated as a beacon of Emirati and Arab identity, and we remain committed to fostering robust cross-cultural communication that transcends borders,” noted Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), stressed the importance of this celebration “The significance of gatherings like the Thessaloniki International Book Fair cannot…
Famed Saudi poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen has passed away at the age of 75. President Sheikh Mohamed mourned the passing of the poet, sharing a picture with him. He said, “He passed away after a long journey of creativity, leaving a long record of distinguished literary legacy.” The UAE leader added in the post on X, “May God have mercy on the poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdul Aziz, and sincere condolences to his family and the brotherly Saudi people.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The poet has…
Huawei GoPaint Partners with World Art Dubai to Inspire Creativity and Innovation Dubai, May 3, 2024 – Huawei GoPaint, the cutting-edge digital art platform developed by Huawei, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with World Art Dubai (WAD) for its monumental 10th edition, taking place from May 2nd to May 5th, 2024, at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre. World Art Dubai has been a beacon of artistic expression in the region, showcasing the works of hundreds of local and international artists. As the region’s largest contemporary art fair, WAD has been instrumental in fostering Dubai’s growing creative economy, aligning…
When Disney+ launched in 2019, it was understood that the biggest attractions were the Star Wars and Marvel original series. Nearly five years later, the rollout of shows from those franchises has slowed down to a virtual crawl. However, heading into this year’s Star Wars Day, there are actually two new shows on the horizon. But we can’t guarantee anything else Star Wars-related will arrive on Disney+ in 2024. On May 4, Disney+ is premiering the animated anthology series, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, which follows up on some story threads from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Ahsoka. Star…