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The landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal officially came to an end on Saturday, marking the expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the agreement. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed that “with the end of Resolution 2231 on October 18, its provisions have officially terminated,” signalling what Tehran described as the final…
Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has approved a new law that removes personal income tax for parents raising at least two children.The move is aimed at supporting families, boosting household income, and stimulating the economy. Details of the Bill The bill was presented in August. It removes the income tax obligation for families earning up to…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the period for final settlement or full withdrawal of funds from provident fund and pension accounts for unemployed members. Under the revised rules, members can now withdraw their provident fund after 12 months of unemployment and their pension after 36 months, PTI reported.The change was approved by…
Donald Trump in Middle East During his Middle East visit on Monday, US President Donald Trump emphasised the significance of the “Abraham Accords”, aiming to expand upon the 2020 agreements that increased Arab states’ diplomatic relations with Israel.The name carries profound religious and cultural significance, referencing a biblical patriarch venerated by three major world religions…
In a major reform aimed at improving ease of access and flexibility for over seven crore subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) board on Monday approved liberalised partial withdrawal rules, allowing members to withdraw up to 100 per cent of their EPF balance.The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), headed by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya,…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) A grinning skull wearing a straw hat: Fans of the Japanese manga and anime “One Piece” instantly recognise this Jolly Roger flag as the banner of the Straw Hat Crew, an infamous group of pirates led by a young captain called Monkey D Luffy.The flag was raised in front the…
Priyank Kharge’s bizarre justification for Bengaluru jams NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister of rural development and panchayat raj, Priyank Kharge while addressing the Mobility Symposium 2025, offered a surprising take on Bengaluru’s chronic traffic woes. He stated, “About 75.5 percent of Bengaluru’s population is part of the working population. We rank fourth globally. It’s a good…
Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan and his wife Sshura Khan welcomed their baby girl on October 5 (Sunday). After leaving the hospital today, the couple shared their daughter’s name, Sipaara Khan, through a joint social media post, delighting fans across the country. What does the name ‘Sipaara’ mean? According to parenting patch, the name Sipaara (or…
AI-generated image for representation purpose The Delhi High court, in its verdict dated September 17, 2025 allowed a man to retrieve his Rolex watch seized by the customs department at the Indira Gandhi International airport after paying a fine. The case sets a new precedent, clarifying an important grey area in customs rules: Value of…
How Trump’s policy on ideological screening affects Indian students in US universities. (AI Image) Indian students hoping to study in the US now encounter an unexpected hurdle in the admissions process: a political loyalty assessment. The Trump administration’s recent memo, titled A Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and sent to nine of the…
