‘Such good English’: Trump’s compliment to Liberian President triggers criticism – watch
US President Donald Trump speaks with African leaders during a lunch in the State Dining…
‘US citizenship test too easy’: USCIS director says Trump administration will change this because…
USCIS director said US citizenship test is so easy that one can memorize the answers and pass. US Citizenship and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow said the existing citizenship test to get US citizenship is too easy and apart from the sweeping immigration overhaul that is being planned by the Donald Trump administration, they want…
Prada-Kolhapuri row: Piyush Goyal says India will get due credit for its design; calls it GI product
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India will get its due credit for its unique cultural products following the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom.Goyal cited the recent Prada–Kolhapuri chappal controversy and said that the government is moving to protect and promote its unique…
Indian man drowns at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, son rescued alive
Indian man Saumen Kundu drowned in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Saumen Kundu, an Indian man, drowned at Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina where he came on a short trip from Georgia. According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and local media reports, the incident took place around 7:51 pm Thursday when…
India-UK FTA: Trade deal offers tariff safeguards; domestic industry gets protection buffer
Union minister Piyush Goyal (left) and Britain’s secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds, shake hands after they signed the free trade agreement. (Picture credit: AP) India has secured the right to impose temporary trade safeguards under its newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, the commerce ministry confirmed on…
UAE capital’s most expensive home in history sells in record deal: Here’s why it’s worth so much | World News
The eight-bedroom beachfront mansion on Saadiyat Island features a private car gallery, golf simulator, cinema, and direct beach access/ Image: Aldar Aldar sold an eight-bedroom mansion on Saadiyat Island for $109 million, the most expensive home ever sold in Abu Dhabi. The beachfront mansion spans 6,561 sqm and features a car gallery, golf simulator, cinema,…
‘Save, but also …’: Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta’s advice for investors; here’s where she thinks you should spend your money
Edelweiss mutual fund CEO Radhika Gupta emphasized the importance of adopting a more well-rounded approach to personal finances, one that extends beyond the conventional emphasis on saving and long-term investing.“My job is to sell SIPs, but I always tell everyone – young and old – to take the time to enjoy the fruits of your…
What is Bahrainization? The Kingdom’s drive to localise jobs across multiple sectors | World News
Bahrainization has evolved into a structured national workforce strategy, backed by legal enforcement/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Bahrainization is Bahrain’s official workforce nationalization policy aimed at increasing Bahraini employment in the public and private sectors. It sets sector-specific ratios requiring companies to hire Bahraini nationals or face restrictions on government contracts and foreign worker permits. Employers benefit…
US bleach co Clorox sues Cognizant over cyberattack
BENGALURU: US household goods manufacturer Clorox sued Cognizant for $380 million, alleging that the latter’s service desk granted access to cybercriminals to Clorox’s network by providing login credentials without properly verifying the requester’s identity or following Clorox’s authentication processes.“The resulting cyberattack was debilitating. It paralysed Clorox’s corporate network and crippled business operations. And to make…
Driving in Dubai: What are white points, how to earn and use them, key rules every driver must know | World News
Dubai’s White Points system grants 2 points per month to drivers with no violations, totaling 24 points annually for rewards/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai drivers can earn up to 24 White Points per year by not committing any traffic, Salik, or parking violations. White Points can be used to cancel up to 12 black points,…
Whisky sales: Indian liquor cos seek end of discrimination in UK
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: Scotch and British gin makers may have been successful in gaining lower duty access to the Indian market, but domestic players are miffed and allege discrimination against Indian brands when they ship their products to the UK.“The UK and even the European Union do…