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India expects 4,800,000 weddings in the next two months

NEW DELHI: India will witness a massive 4,800,000 weddings this November and December, marking the peak of the wedding season, as per predictions of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). This period is expected to bring in an approximately $7.23 billion (IRS 6 lakh crore) in business, with retailers gearing up for a significant […]

Nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan restarts after halt

TOKYO: A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a temporary suspension due to an instrument problem, the plant operator said. According to Kyodo News, in late October, the Onagawa plant’s No. 2 unit became the first reactor to operate in eastern Japan since the […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak opens First Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Forum

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, opened the inaugural Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Forum at Abu Dhabi’s Abrahamic Family House. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in partnership with the Austrian Embassy, this forum is a highlight of the National Festival of Tolerance and […]

Dubai siblings offer JioHotstar to Reliance for free

DUBAI: In an unexpected move, Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika announced they’re ready to hand over the domain jiohotstar.com to Reliance Industries for free, clarifying recent speculation surrounding their intentions. According to their statement, they originally bought the domain from a young Delhi-based developer, aiming to help fund his education and support his aspirations. Over […]

COP29 starts in Baku with strong UAE participation

BAKU: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, with a focus on limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This conference aims to drive action through enhanced national climate plans, transparency, and financing to reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change. Following the […]

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