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NEW DELHI: Private sector and state-run banks raked in around 19,000 crore from account holders for not maintaining minimum balance in three financial years — 2022-23 to 2024-25.While private sector banks mopped up around Rs 11,000 crore, public sector players collected Rs 8,093 crore, according to data shared by the finance ministry in Lok Sabha…
The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill to 25 days from 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cooking gas, government sources told new agency PTI.According to the sources, prices of petrol and diesel are expected to remain stable unless global…
Pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) will hold a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 9, pressing for an increase in the minimum monthly pension to Rs 7,500 from the current Rs 1,000, PTI reported.The protest has been called by the EPS 95 National Agitation Committee, led by…
Tyreek Hill warms up before a Miami Dolphins game (Image via Getty) Tyreek Hill finally hit the open market after the Miami Dolphins cut him on Feb. 16 to clear about $22.8 million in 2026 cap space. Instead of a feeding frenzy for an eight-time Pro Bowler, the early noise around the league is brutal:…
The requirement to blend ethanol with petrol has been introduced to lower dependence on imported crude oil and curb emissions. (AI image) The sale of ethanol blended petrol has been made compulsory effective April 1, 2026. The government has made it mandatory to market petrol blended with ethanol at levels of up to 20% and…
Dubai Cost of Living: How Much Salary Do You Need to Live Comfortably in 2026? Dubai remains one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world, attracting professionals, families and expats from across the globe. However, its cost of living, especially rent and everyday expenses, is among the highest in the Middle East….
NEW DELHI: The national capital and surrounding areas woke up to clear skies on Saturday, following a fresh spell of heavy rainfall throughout Friday. The sudden change in weather brought slight relief from pollution, improving air quality and visibility in the region.Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 256 at 7 am, keeping…
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…
India new labour code (Image for representation) NEW DELHI: A month after notifying the four new labour codes, Centre on Wednesday released draft rules for their implementation, which lay out how minimum wages will be calculated, fix weekly working hours, set procedures to recognise and verify trade union membership, and provide for the composition of…
The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels As of 2025, the UAE has not enacted a formal nationwide minimum wage for all private-sector workers. The current labor framework, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 33…
