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Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…
AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) For thousands of Indian professionals and the companies that seek to hire them, the upcoming H-1B season for fiscal (FY) 2027, may prove to be the most uncertain in the program’s history, where higher wages improve selection odds, a $100,000 entry fee deters overseas hiring, and US consulates…
Real estate developers in Kolkata have urged the Centre to use the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies to reflect rising land and construction costs, calling for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and a long-pending revision of the affordable housing definition to revive demand, especially in the mid-income segment, PTI reported.With the Budget set to…
JEE Main exam dates changed JEE Main exam dates 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The change was announced after the release of the exam city slip on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.As per the latest update, JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from…
NEW DELHI: In a move expected to significantly widen access to free healthcare for low-income families, Delhi govt raised the annual income ceiling for economically weaker section (EWS) patients entitled to free treatment in identified private hospitals in the city from Rs 2.20 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. The revised eligibility norm was notified by…
The cinematic sensation ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar, maintains its sensational streak at the box office, eclipsing previous record-holders. While audience reactions have largely been positive, some critics have pointed fingers at the film for allegedly pushing a propagandist agenda. As the story unfolds, a re-release is on the horizon, introducing a refreshed version. Aditya…
NEW DELHI: Railways on Thursday announced a “rationalisation” of fares for passengers, effective for tickets booked on or after December 26. It aims to balance passenger affordability with the sustainability of railway operations.According to the Ministry of Railways press release, there will be no fare increase for suburban services and season tickets, covering both suburban…
RAIPUR: Several long-distance and regional trains originating from or passing through Chhattisgarh, including services connecting Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Korba and Ambikapur with major cities across the country, will operate under revised timings from January 1, 2026, following partial changes in the Indian Railways timetable. As part of its annual exercise, Indian Railways has introduced marginal…
The December 31, 2025 deadline is significant as it marks the last date for filing both revised and belated income tax returns. (AI image) Income tax refund status: The Income Tax Department has stepped up scrutiny for tax returns and several taxpayers have not received their income tax refunds this year. The delay in tax…
The high-stakes ‘war’ between Paramount Skydance and Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) may have taken a sharp turn. The 5th largest shareholder of the entertainment conglomerate has said that the financing update from Paramount Skydance was “necessary” but it may not be enough to seal the deal. His comments have been published soon after…
