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Six drones intercepted, destroyed east of Riyadh

Mar 08, 2026

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 8: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence announced that six drones were intercepted and destroyed east of Riyadh.
The statement was made by the official spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Education Must Serve Humanity; Students Should Advance in Research and Innovation: Governor Anandiben Patel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23: Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow, awarded degrees and diplomas to 2,279 students at its 7th Convocation Ceremony held on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel emphasised the importance of promoting research and innovation alongside education. She said that students must expand their horizons beyond Earth and explore opportunities in the field of space as well. She expressed hope that the University would continue to encourage and support students in advancing research and innovation.

Oct 23, 2026