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As per the latest development, Kuwait is considering to introduce a regulated freelance visa, which is in line with its broader efforts to reform its labour market and curb the long-standing trade in residency permits. As per the reports by newsonair, the proposal was announced by Sheikh Fahd Al Yousef, First Deputy Prime Minister and…
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran (ANI) Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used in formulating monetary and fiscal policies, as it better reflects current consumption patterns and economic conditions.The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics…
The India-US trade agreement is expected to unlock America’s $118 billion global imports market for textiles, apparel and made-ups, offering a major opportunity for India’s textile sector, the government said on Saturday.US remains the largest market for India’s textile exports, and the new tariff framework is expected to strengthen India’s positioning in global textile supply…
High blood pressure doesn’t usually make itself known. It builds up slowly, sometimes over the course of years, until the damage is done. According to NFHS-5 data, over one in four Indian adults has high blood pressure, and the number of people with high blood pressure rises quickly after age 30. A lot of them…
Improving the ease of doing business has been a consistent focus of the government. Successive Budgets have announced initiatives towards policy and regulatory reforms, decriminalisation and easing compliances in various spheres including taxation. The current financial year witnessed significant measures like structural simplification through the new Income tax law, boosting consumption through tax reliefs for…
Can a lemon and salt on your bedside improve winter sleep? Here’s what it really does (Image source: AI-generated) Winter tends to emphasise the weight of indoor life: dry air, closed windows, lingering odours, and a sleep that drifts off with the first frost. In the hopes of finding easy, no-effort solutions, people often turn…
MUMBAI: Bombay HC on Friday rapped BMC for failing to rigorously implement measures to curb pollution in Mumbai and warned that it would stop the municipal commissioner’s salary.“We come to the conclusion that there is no genuine and sincere effort made by the municipal corporation. We may pass a similar order as proposed against the…
Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts have urged the government to shift focus from expanding enrolment to improving quality, infrastructure and future-ready skills. The experts added that it is crucial to harness India’s young population and fast-growing higher education sector.India has the world’s second-largest education system, with nearly 40 per…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project in Kaliabor, Assam, marking the start of a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity while safeguarding one of India’s most sensitive wildlife regions. The project, officially the 4-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of National Highway-715, involves an investment…
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes (Image via Getty) The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a clear fix to a problem that has lingered for years: a lack of power in the middle of the lineup. After finishing last in home runs in 2025, the front office is exploring options that can make an immediate difference. One…
