Stock market today: Sensex in green, jumps over 1,580 points; Nifty near 23,306 in early trade
Stock markets open in green NEW DELHI: The stock market on Tuesday marked a positive…
‘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…
Proposed bill will ease the pathway for a green card — but will it pass?
Immigrants in the US could qualify for lawful permanent resident status (commonly known as a green card) if they have lived in the country continuously for at least seven years before applying, do not have a criminal record, and meet all other current eligibility requirements — according to a bill proposed to be introduced in…
Low insurance costs, affordable treatment and medicines drawing NRIs to India
While treatment costs in India are low, so are the medical insurance premiums. (AI image) New Delhi: Low medical insurance premiums, affordable treatment costs and high quality healthcare facilities at private hospitals are making NRIs turn to India for medical treatment, according to a report by Policybazaar. The insurance aggregator noted that the share of…
‘Terrifying’: Southwest Airlines flight dives to avoid mid-air crash; 2 crew members injured
A Southwest Airlines flight dropped 475 feet to avoid collision with a Hawker Hunter aircraft on Friday, according to flight tracking data and passenger accounts, reports ABC News.Roughly six minutes after departing Hollywood Burbank Airport, California, Southwest Flight 1496 abruptly descended from 14,100 feet to 13,625 feet, as per data from FlightRadar24.The Hawker Hunter was…
EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian arm of UAE-based shipping company takes a hit; Indian-origin captain of crude oil tanker faces sanctions
The scope of these sanctions is limited to EU territories, citizens, and organisations. India on its part continues to reject unilateral sanctions imposed by other nations. (AI image) EU’s sanctions on Russia oil have hit an Indian branch of a UAE-based firm. Intershipping Services Hub Private Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based company, has…
‘America will rise up against you!’: Texas Democrat dragged out of meeting for yelling, officer falls on him – watch video
A Democratic candidate was forcibly removed and arrested during a heated redistricting hearing at the State Capitol in Austin on Thursday.The chaotic scenes were captured on video, showing security officials dragging him out of the room, reports New York Post.Isaiah Martin is running for Congress in Texas, contesting a special election to replace the late…