Obama coup: Tulsi Gabbard called for Barack Obama’s prosecution for planning a coup in 2016 planting fake intelligence on Russian influence. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused Barack Obama of planning intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 election. As the Trump administration suffers from a huge blowback over the Epstein episode and…
The government officially notified hallmarking standards for 9 karat gold, in a move aimed at reviving consumer interest in gold jewellery amid record-high prices. Until now, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) had permitted hallmarking only for gold in 24, 23, 22, 20, 18, and 14 karats.The ministry of consumer affairs issued the notification on…
Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum wage…
RBL Bank reported a 46% year-on-year fall in net profit to Rs 200 crore for the June 2025 quarter, as lower core income and narrowing interest margins weighed on its bottom line. The private sector lender had posted a net profit of Rs 372 crore in the same quarter last year and Rs 69 crore…
A vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood, injuring over 20 people, according to the Fire Department, quoted by AP.The incident occurred in the US city’s Santa Monica Boulevard early Saturday (local time), prompting an emergency response. It has left up to five people in critical condition, eight to ten in serious…
Union Bank of India on Saturday reported a 12% rise in net profit to Rs 4,116 crore for the April–June quarter of FY26, compared with Rs 3,679 crore in the same period last year.Total income increased to Rs 31,791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 30,874 crore a year ago. Interest income rose to Rs…
The new Emirates First Class check-in area at Dubai Airport offers a calm, private space with luxury service from the start / Image Composite: emirates.com TL;DR Emirates has launched a dedicated First Class check-in area at Dubai’s Terminal 3. It includes lounge-style seating, private check-in, and luxury design touches. First Class passengers also get access…
Niti Aayog has recommended a major policy shift in the country’s global investment landscape, proposing that Chinese entities be allowed to acquire up to a 24% stake in Indian companies without the need for additional security clearance.The move could potentially ease the investment process for firms from the neighbouring country, which currently face lengthy delays…
The UAE operates multiple cricket-ready stadiums like Dubai International, Sheikh Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah; all ICC-compliant and equipped with modern amenities/Image: X TL;DR: The UAE has emerged as a premier global cricket hub, hosting marquee events like the IPL, Women’s T20 World Cup, Asia Cups, and Champions Trophy matches on short notice. This success stems…
The Reserve Bank of India may have room to cut policy rates amid weak urban consumption and uncertain global demand, according to a report by ICICI Bank.These trends, combined with easing inflation, could prompt the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as early as August. The…
