Nigeria: Death toll from major floods passes 100
The death toll from widespread floods in central Nigeria rose to at least 111 people…
India-UK trade deal: How will the Free Trade Agreement benefit India? Top 10 takeaways for Indians
We take a look at how India and Indians stand to benefit from the free trade agreement with the UK. (AI image) India-UK free trade deal: The landmark India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) was signed on Thursday in the United Kingdom in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. India stands…
Another Indian caught shoplifting: Singapore arrests man stealing from airport; perfume, cosmetics, bags worth Rs 3 lakh robbed
(AI image for representation) An Indian man was arrested on Thursday at Singapore’s Changi Airport for allegedly stealing items worth over S$5,136 (around Rs 3.5 lakh) from multiple stores, reports the English Daily Straits Times.According to the Singapore Police, the suspect is believed to be involved in a series of thefts from 14 different shops,…
India-UK trade deal signed: Landmark multi-billion dollar free trade agreement sealed during PM Modi’s visit; all about the FTA
India-UK Trade Deal (AI image) India-UK free trade deal: In a historic step, the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. The trade deal which was agreed upon in May this year, was signed on Thursday during PM Modi’s visit to the United…
UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window | World News
Over 32,000 visa violators were caught in early 2025, 70% deported, as UAE enforces penalties post-2024 amnesty deadline/ Representative Image The UAE’s 2024 visa amnesty ran from September 1 to December 31, offering legalisation or penalty-free exit. Despite a 2-month extension, many overstayers did not act and now face deportation and bans. Over 32,000 people…
Midcaps outshine smallcaps long-term! Offer more stability; deliver ‘risk-adjusted returns’
Mutual funds focused on midcap stocks have delivered stronger long-term returns for investors using systematic investment plans (SIPs), outperforming smallcap funds over longer periods.According to a study by Equirus Credence Family Office, the Nifty Midcap 150 Total Returns Index (TRI) generated an average return of 17.3% over 10-year rolling periods, compared to 15.1% for the…
Deportation dispute: Judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; government failed to prove MS-13 links
In a major legal decision, a federal judge in Tennessee has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year, while a separate ruling in Maryland has blocked any immediate attempt to expel him again.The two rulings, delivered within minutes of each other on Wednesday,…
US sanctions warnings unheeded: Indian firm exports explosive compound to Russia; HMX widely used in missile & torpedo warheads
Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited dispatched two HMX consignments in December. (AI image) Amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, an Indian firm exported explosives to Russia despite warnings of sanctions from the US. According to a Reuters report, an Indian enterprise exported HMX, an explosive compound with military applications, with an export value of $1.4 million…
Live in Oman for 10 years: How to qualify for long-term residency by investment | World News
Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency…
IEX share price today: Indian Energy Exchange stock crashes 15%; CERC clears market coupling rollout
Bernstein reduced its price target for IEX to Rs 122 from Rs 160, whilst keeping a ‘Market-Perform’ rating. (AI image) IEX share price today: The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares dropped 15% to their lower circuit at Rs 159.7 on BSE on Thursday following the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) official approval to implement market…
From wedding to wading: This Filipino couple got married in a submerged church; here’s why
Just like a traditional wedding, this Filipino wedding had everything, a white dress, proud parents, church and guests ready to witness it all.But what set this wedding apart was that the couple exchanged vows while standing in nearly knee-deep floodwaters. In the north of capital city Manila, Jamaica Aguilar walked down the aisle of the…