In a first, Global Village has planned 'Baithak', a South Asian musical gathering in a typical floor-seating arrangement setting. Guests are invited to sing along with their favourite performing artists. The celebrations also include a lively line-up of interactive games and a chance to win exciting prizes
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11-year-old chess champion Bodhana Sivanandan breaks 38-year world record
Bodhana eclipsed a record set 38 years ago by chess great Grandmaster Judit Polgar. By her feat, Bodhana, who was facing Sweden’s Woman International Master Viktoria Johansson, sealed the historic achievement at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro
UAE tackling oil spill on coast after Iran strikes tanker
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said in a statement that authorities 'detected a tanker oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain's beaches', adding all of the beaches in the emirates were closed
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures support to stranded Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Requests to rescue the thousands of Umrah pilgrims have been pouring in from around the world, urging the Indian government and the aviation regulator to arrange additional flights to facilitate the pilgrims' return to India
NRI alert: Four consular service centres shut down in the UAE
The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced the closure of four consular application centres from October 22, stating 'administrative reasons'
Middle East war: Houthis strike Yemeni military camp killing over 50 soldiers
Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons
Shah Rukh Khan’s music festival coming to Abu Dhabi next year
The one-day musical extravaganza to take place on March 20, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, has an interesting lineup of celebrity singers, including Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam
BR Shetty files $15 billion lawsuit against Bank of Baroda; alleges fraud and forged signatures
Bank of Baroda responded to the allegations, saying it had not been served with the suit and that the allegations remained untested in court. The lender said it would defend itself firmly, while continuing recovery proceedings against BR Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Following attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had said that the Houthis were stepping up attacks on Saudi infrastructure to drive up energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections
IHC, other investors eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoter
The investment company of Abu Dhabi’s national security adviser and deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, IHC, is among those in early-stage discussions to buy into the promoter of Bandhan Bank, Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), which owns a little more than a third of the private lender, said people aware of the development....









