Author: Naseel Muhammed

Sharjah’s Mleiha National Park and The Chedi Al Bait named among Middle East’s leading tourism destinations at World Travel Awards 2026

Naseel Muhammed

Mleiha National Park earns first Middle East’s Leading National Park title, secured against a shortlist of four other parks in the region. The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah adds regional boutique resort recognition to its established Sharjah honours. Chedi Grand Suite marks seven consecutive years as Sharjah’s Leading Hotel Suite. The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has won four titles at the World Travel Awards 2026, with Mleiha National Park and The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, earning Middle East honours alongside two further wins for the heritage property and its…

Conflict in Mahayuti over funds; MLAs get emotional in front of ministers

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Nandurbar : The tussle within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti over the distribution of District Planning Committee (DPC) funds has now come to the fore. During a political event held in Nandurbar, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) Legislative Council Member (MLC) Chandrakant Raghuvanshi broke down on stage while referring to the alleged neglect in budget allocation. The MLA’s tears in the presence of two cabinet ministers of the state government – Uday Samant and Gulabrao Patil – have exposed the internal tussle within the alliance. Addressing a Shiv Sena workers’ guidance meeting, MLC Chandrakant…

ED tightens its grip on former OSD; Harish Rawat resigns from Congress after action

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Dehradun: Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat has created a stir in the state’s politics by resigning from all party posts. This decision comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the premises of his former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Chandan Singh Jeena and recovered a large amount of cash and valuables. Rawat clarified that he does not want this incident to tarnish the credibility of the Congress’s anti-corruption campaign. Before announcing his resignation, Harish Rawat shared a lengthy statement on the social media platform “X.” He…

Make a spicy onion-chilli vegetable in Rajasthani style

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The onion and chili curry holds a special place in traditional Rajasthani cuisine. This curry is prepared in no time with few ingredients, and its spicy and tangy flavor adds to the enjoyment of the meal. Serve it with bajra roti, jowar roti, missi roti, or simple phulkas. Ingredients (Serves 4) Large onions: 4 (cut into thick and long pieces) Thick green chillies: 8 to 10 (washed and slit in the middle) Mustard oil: 3 tbsp Cumin: 1 tsp Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder: 1 tsp Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp (as per taste) Amchur Powder: 1…

Congress stages massive protest over ‘purification’ controversy; marches to Chief Minister’s residence

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Dehradun : The political controversy surrounding the alleged purification of an event venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, is deepening. In this context, an important meeting of senior leaders and workers was held at the Dehradun office of State Congress Vice President and former MLA Rajkumar to finalize preparations for the proposed siege (march) of the Chief Minister’s residence on Monday. During the meeting, Pritam Singh, President of the State Congress Campaign Committee and MLA from Chakrata, strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the center and state. He stated that the…

Ladakh’s demands are being met with decisive action! ; The Lab makes a major announcement before talks with the government

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New Delhi: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has taken a firm stance ahead of crucial sub-committee talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on September 9. The organization warned that if the central government does not show concrete and positive progress on Ladakh’s core constitutional and administrative demands, it will intensify its mass movement. The Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been jointly leading the agitation since Ladakh was made a Union Territory without a legislature in August 2019. Their main demands are…

’11 crore rupees were paid and not a single thing was done’; Kangana scolded the officers in a crowded meeting

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Mandi: A video of actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, is rapidly going viral on social media. During a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in Mandi, MP Kangana Ranaut took a very tough stance. She strongly reprimanded administrative officials for the slowness and negligence in development work and made it clear that as a public representative, she would not tolerate any kind of laxity. During the DISHA meeting, Kangana Ranaut sought answers from the…

Rain disrupts Delhi-Gurugram traffic; Waterlogging causes long traffic jams

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New Delhi: Normal life has been severely affected in the national capital Delhi and the entire NCR (National Capital Region) due to torrential rains on Saturday. Heavy waterlogging in many major areas of Delhi, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad brought the movement of vehicles on the roads to a halt. The worst situation due to the rain was seen in Gurugram, where apart from the main roads, residential areas were also flooded. Heavy waterlogging on the flyover near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi slowed down vehicular traffic. Meanwhile, waterlogging…

President appeals to teachers to move ahead with ‘nation first’ spirit on Teachers’ Day

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New Delhi : On the auspicious occasion of Teachers’ Day, President Draupadi Murmu called upon teachers across the country to guide and shape the new generation. She stated that teachers’ primary responsibility is not only to provide formal education to students, but also to develop them into sensitive and responsible citizens by inculcating scientific thinking, moral values, and a sense of “nation first.” She clarified that students who achieve success in life with ethical conduct and right thinking are the greatest symbol of a teacher’s true success. Referring to his special…

SP’s women card: Announcement of financial assistance every year under ‘Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana’

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Lucknow: Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has made a major push to woo women voters. The party has announced the launch of the “Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana” if it returns to power in the state. According to MP Dimple Yadav, under this scheme, eligible women will receive financial assistance of ₹40,000 per year to empower them financially and become self-reliant. The party will soon share a complete outline of the scheme’s eligibility, rules, and application process. Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav clarified that no…