Egypt: News
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honor—'Order of Nile'
On the second day of his two-day state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the country's highest state honor—Order of the Nile—on Sunday.
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWatch: Egyptian woman sings 'Yeh Dosti' for Modi in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Egypt on his maiden state visit on Saturday, and as he arrived at a hotel in Cairo, he was welcomed by rousing chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Vande Mataram."
25 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiEverything about PM Modi's packed day 2 schedule in Egypt
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday as he kicks off the packed day two schedule of his maiden state visit to Egypt.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi arrives in Egypt to elevate trade, defense ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday for a two-day state visit to the country after his maiden state visit to the United States concluded.
24 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiEgypt to offer India exclusive spot in Suez Canal zone
After his maiden state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his first visit to Egypt on Saturday.
17 Apr 2023
SudanSudan: Nearly 100 people dead in RSF v/s army clashes
Per a release from the doctors' union, the number of casualties due to the intense clashes between the regular army and paramilitaries in Sudan has increased to at least 97, with many more injured.
22 Mar 2023
RamzanRamzan 2023: 5 series to watch this holy month
The holy month of Ramzan is here. The one that's filled with prayers, fasting, the time spent with family during iftar, and all those lip-smacking delicacies, too.
06 Mar 2023
Travel And TourismCommon tourist mistakes to avoid in Egypt
Egypt is a country with a rich cultural heritage, and it is important to be aware of the social norms and etiquette when visiting or interacting with Egyptians.
26 Jan 2023
Republic DayRepublic Day: How are foreign dignitaries selected as chief guests
India celebrated its 74th Republic Day today in Delhi with Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest. The ceremonial parade was kicked off by a marching contingent of 144 soldiers, representing the main wings of the Egyptian Armed Forces for the first time.
26 Jan 2023
Republic DayIndia marks 74th Republic Day, first parade on Kartavya Path
For the first time, India will mark its 74th Republic Day today with a grand parade on Kartavya Path, the revamped colonial-era ceremonial boulevard previously called the Rajpath.
25 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi, El-Sisi discuss trade, defense ties amid global concerns
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid the changing global dynamics following the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic, ANI reported.
18 Oct 2022
WorldNew documentary series features Egyptologist's 'dream discovery' of sarcophagus
Every archaeologist has the fantasy of making one such discovery in their life that tells us something important about our past.
15 Sep 2022
Travel And Tourism5 things to take back home from your Egypt trip
Popularly known for its ancient treasures, rich history, golden sand beaches, stunning architecture, and natural therapies, Egypt is a destination that must be on your bucket list.
26 Aug 2022
Travel And TourismPlanning a trip to Egypt? Check out these unique hotels
Blessed with ancient treasures, remarkable architecture, vast golden deserts, natural therapies, and stunning beaches, Egypt is an unconventional tourist spot that has a lot more to offer than you expect.
21 Aug 2022
ThailandIIT goes global: UK, Egypt, Malaysia among 7 countries identified
A committee for expanding IITs abroad has identified the UK, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Malaysia as prospective countries.
02 Aug 2022
Osama Bin LadenWho was al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda chief killed in US drone strike?
The United States has killed al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike—carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency—in Kabul on Sunday.
01 Aug 2022
Turkey5 international hot air balloon rides you can't miss
Are you someone who has grown up dreaming about hopping on a hot air balloon someday?
16 Jul 2022
Ukraine#NewsBytesExplainer: Like Sri Lanka, these countries too facing economic setback
An economic crisis is brewing in many nations, including the neighboring countries of India.
04 Jun 2022
Health & WellnessSeichem Healing: Everything to know about this ancient practice
Seichem is a powerful system of healing that has its origins in ancient Egypt and the Middle East.
17 May 2022
IndiaCentre eases ban on wheat export: Here are more details
Just days after banning the export of wheat, the Centre on Tuesday announced relaxations its order restricting wheat export issued on Friday.
07 Jul 2021
Suez CanalSuez Canal authorities release hulking vessel after settlement deal
Suez Canal authorities announced on Wednesday the release of a hulking shipping vessel that blocked the crucial east-west waterway for nearly a week earlier this year.
19 Apr 2021
Train AccidentEgypt: 11 killed in train crash north of Cairo
A passenger train derailed north of Cairo on Sunday, killing at least 11 people, Egyptian authorities said. It was the latest of several rail accidents to hit the country in recent years.
29 Mar 2021
Suez CanalEver Given: Ship stuck in Suez Canal finally freed
The cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal for days has been freed, authorities and visuals from the passageway confirmed on Monday.
29 Mar 2021
Suez CanalEver Given: Cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal 'partially refloated'
The cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal for days has been "partially refloated," a canal services firm said without providing further details about when the canal would reopen.
27 Mar 2021
Suez CanalSuez Canal blockage: India's 4-point plan to deal with situation
The Indian Government has come up with a four-pronged plan to deal with the situation arising from the massive traffic jam in the Suez Canal as the blockage is badly hitting the global trade.
25 Mar 2021
Suez CanalMassive ship blocks Suez Canal causing world's largest shipping jam
A massive container ship stuck in the Suez Canal has caused a massive jam, bringing the busy trade route to a halt.
16 Jan 2020
UbisoftTop video games to teach history
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05 Dec 2019
ParliamentWhat Nirmala Sitharaman said after 'Don't eat much onions' remark
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said in the Parliament that she doesn't eat a lot of onions or garlic and neither does her family.
21 Aug 2019
LifestyleTravel photography on your mind? Visit these five places
Whether you are a professional travel photographer, or just want to "decorate" your Instagram account with some awe-inspiring and beautiful clicks, know that you have hit the right track.
22 Jan 2019
HomosexualityEgyptian TV host interviews gay man, sentenced to jail, penalized
An Egyptian TV host was recently sentenced to one year in jail for interviewing a gay man last August.
07 Jan 2019
Harry Potter'Harry Potter' site reveals what wizards did before bathrooms existed
The Harry Potter universe is forever expanding as the author JK Rowling keeps providing new information to fans.
09 Dec 2018
YouTubeDanish couple climbs Pyramid of Giza, poses naked, uploads video
Today's wanderlust generation has only one motto- break boundaries and reach every nook and corner of the world.
09 Sep 2018
UNESCOEgypt: Court hands 5-year jail term to UNESCO award-winning photojournalist
An Egyptian court on Saturday handed a five-year jail sentence to a prominent photojournalist, Mahmoud Abu Zeid, widely known as Shawkan, who had earlier this year received the UNESCO's World Freedom Prize.
20 Aug 2018
Ubisoft#CareerBytes: Top video games to teach history
People often find history difficult and boring.
15 Mar 2018
Taj MahalEgypt: Photography exhibition on India held, 60 photographs showcased
Egypt has organized a photo exhibition that showcased 60 photographs taken from different parts of India by Egyptian photographer Khaled Gawdat.
28 Feb 2018
WorldEgypt: Singer Laila Amer sentenced to two-year imprisonment for belly-dancing
An Egyptian court sentenced a little-known female singer Laila Amer to two years in prison over an online video it says "incites debauchery and immorality."
27 Dec 2017
ISISEgypt: Authorities hang 15 jihadists in country's largest mass execution
Egypt has executed 15 prisoners convicted for a 2013 attack on security forces in Sinai.
13 Dec 2017
FacebookEgyptian singer jailed for suggestively eating fruits in music video
Shaimaa Ahmed, a 25-year-old Egyptian singer, was convicted on Tuesday of inciting debauchery through her music video.
25 Nov 2017
ISISEgypt's Sisi vows forceful response after attack kills 235
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said his country would respond with "the utmost force" after an attack on a mosque in North Sinai killed 235 people.
24 Nov 2017
Terror AttackEgypt: Deadly terror strike at mosque leaves 155 dead
At least 155 people have been killed after terrorists launched a suicide bomb and gun attack on Al Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abed town of Egypt's North Sinai province.
10 Nov 2017
WorldCelebratory gunfire: Egyptian bridegroom shot in genitals night before wedding
28-year-old Egyptian man Osman al-Alsaied was seriously injured after he was shot on his genitals with shotgun pellets by a guest at his wedding.
03 Nov 2017
WorldEgyptian TV presenter convicted for promoting pregnancy among single women
A popular Egyptian TV presenter has been sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined 10,000 Egyptian pounds (Rs. 36,622) for inciting single women to get pregnant, thereby "threatening the fabric of Egyptian life."
24 Oct 2017
World War 2Thistlegorm Project: 360-degree online VR tour of British WWII shipwreck
Scientists comprehensively digitized a World War II shipwreck to develop an online Virtual Reality experience, allowing users to explore one of the world's most famous shipwreck-diving sites, the British freighter SS Thistlegorm.
25 Sep 2017
Abu DhabiEman Ahmed: Former world's heaviest woman dies in Abu Dhabi
Only a week after her 37th birthday, Egypt's Eman Ahmed, the world's former heaviest woman who once weighed 500kg, passed away this morning at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
11 Sep 2017
ISISEgypt: 18 cops killed in blast carried out by IS
A deadly terrorist attack on a police convoy in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula claimed the lives of 18 policemen, injuring seven others.
09 Sep 2017
Bill GatesHistory's richest men: Gates is an average-Joe in Akbar's eyes
If someone asks who are the richest people in the world right now, the answer would be pretty easy. It's Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Jeff Bezos.
12 Aug 2017
Train AccidentTrain collision in Egypt kills 44, injures 180
A collision between two trains near Alexandria, Egypt, has killed at least 44 people and injured around 180.
27 May 2017
ISISEgypt strikes terror camps after attack on Coptic Christians
The Egyptian military has launched airstrikes against "terrorist training camps" in neighboring Libya in retaliation to an attack on Coptic Christians.
26 May 2017
ISISAttack on bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt kills 26
At least 26 people were killed and 25 injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians near the central Egyptian city of Minya, according to officials.
14 Nov 2016
International Monetary FundIMF approves $12bn loan to Egypt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year $12bn loan for Egypt to help it come-out the deep economic crisis, bring down public debt and control inflation.