Affluent pilgrims are opting for lavish Haj packages, enjoying luxury accommodations, private transport, and gourmet multi-cuisine buffets. These premium services, including air-conditioned tents and proximity to sacred sites, come at a significant cost, sparking debate about the display of wealth during the religious journey.
Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim scored a 15th-minute header, giving his team a 1-0 lead against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match. The 33-year-old defender's goal was his second for Egypt.
A Qatari LNG carrier, LNGC Al-Rekayyat, carrying four Indian crew members, was targeted by a suspected drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel sustained damage and its engine room caught fire, but all 29 crew members, including the Indians, are safe. Qatar accused Iran of the attack, calling it a violation of international law.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) may pause its global networking guidelines due to concerns from major audit firms, including the Big 4, regarding registration and data sharing. The institute plans further talks with stakeholders to resolve disagreements, with a final decision expected soon.
An employee of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) was suspended Tuesday as a probe into alleged donation irregularities began. The investigation follows social media allegations of financial misconduct during the counting of offerings at Badrinath Dham.
The E-2 visa allows citizens of treaty countries to invest in and run a US business. Applicants can either start a new venture or acquire an existing one, with the latter often being simpler. The investment must be substantial, typically $50,000-$100,000+, and the business must be viable and create jobs.
Gurgaon experienced its first heavy monsoon rain, receiving 82 mm in two hours. This led to road cave-ins, severe waterlogging, and massive traffic jams on key arterial roads, stranding thousands of commuters. Infrastructure vulnerabilities were exposed, particularly on NH-48.
