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UAE raises minimum wages: What are the new Dubai salaries for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates are advancing a major shift in private-sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as a part of the broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and boost Emiratisation. Although…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday said that they had advised approximately 9,000 Indian citizens who are currently staying in Iran to leave the country and said that they are monitoring the situation. While responding to a question about Indians stuck in Iran, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Approximately 9,000 of our citizens…
Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced the formation of a Gaza board of peace, calling it a key step in the second phase of a US-backed plan aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the board as the…
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Thursday that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the shortened 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, with clubs from India eligible only for indirect entry into the AFC Champions League 2 through zonal qualifiers.Because of the delayed start to the season, Indian clubs will…
FILE – The Social Security Administration’s main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md., Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) When the first Social Security cheques of 2026 start landing on January 14, nearly three-quarters of the US will experience a familiar but quietly consequential ritual. A new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) kicks in, lifting monthly…
Iran has been hit with a near‑total nationwide internet blackout amid widespread anti‑government protests, with independent monitors reporting connectivity has fallen to a tiny fraction of normal levels as authorities restrict access across the country. NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring group, confirmed the blackout has persisted for over 36–48 hours, sharply curtailing Iranians’ ability to…
Indian Railways has rolled out a sweeping timetable overhaul under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, introducing 122 new trains and speeding up 549 services nationwide to reduce travel time, improve punctuality and enhance operational efficiency, according to official data released on Friday.Under TAG 2026, Indian Railways has not only added new services but also…
Known for his extraordinary fitness and disciplined lifestyle, Vidyut Jammwal continues to push boundaries, both physically and mentally. A trained practitioner of Kalaripayattu, one of the world’s oldest martial arts forms from Kerala, the actor surprised social media users after posting an unusual video on Instagram on Saturday.In the clip, Vidyut is seen nimbly climbing…
US President Donald Trump has approved a new bill that allows massive duties on countries that import Russian petroleum products. The bill, ‘Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025’ threatens at least 500% tariffs on countries that “knowingly engage in the exchange.” US senator Lindsey Graham said that the bill, which is now headed for bipartisan approval…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announced the arrival of their baby boy on November 7. However, they had kept their baby boy’s name under wraps. Now after two months of his birth, the couple has finally revealed his name. In a joint post, Katrina and Vicky wrote, “Our Ray of Light ❤️Vihaan Kaushal. विहान कौशल…
