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Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | 'When you zoom out, things look very good;" Vikas Khemani on the India story every investor needs to hear nowIndia has built a strong foundation for growth over the past decade, according to Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management. He highlight...
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration voteSwitzerland is set to vote on a controversial anti-immigration proposal aimed at capping its population below 10 million. The hard-right Sw...
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
India-US trade deal "75 years overdue"; proposed 12.5% tariff part of talks: USIBC's Atul KeshapUS-India Business Council President Atul Keshap believes a trade deal is close. He notes ongoing talks and a US tariff proposal are part of...
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in RiyadhRiyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Ov...
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...