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In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
Flying internationally with Air India? Here's what you should know about the new ‘Easy Connect’ ruleAir India launches Easy Connect to simplify international travel. Passengers can complete some formalities at their origin airport. This in...
Delhi HC refuses to waive 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act, says courts cannot override statutory mandateThe Delhi High Court has refused to relax the mandatory 30-day waiting period prescribed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, for a couple...
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Income Tax break to STs in North EastThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition questioning the income tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in certain north-eastern states...
Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaintsConsumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They ar...
New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
Tamil Nadu CM announces full waiver of coop crop loans up to Rs 75,000Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a significant crop loan waiver. Farmers can receive a full waiver for loans up to Rs...
Tamil Nadu government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildingsChennai Metropolitan Development Authority now grants planning permissions for high-rise buildings. This streamlines approvals for projects...
Supreme Court stays HC pleas on trans to avoid 'scattered opinion'Issuing the notice, a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justice V Mohana also ordered that the proceedings in the high courts ...
Phuket Airport launches e-gates for faster immigration clearancePhuket International Airport has introduced automated immigration gates for arriving international passengers, a first for Thailand. The ai...
India to change passport, visa service provider in UAE from July 1A new service provider will manage Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the UAE starting July 1, 2026. Al Hind Tours and Tra...
Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
Europe rolls out new migration system: Here's what you need to knowThe EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum is now in effect, introducing mandatory screening for irregular arrivals and border asylum proced...
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
Maggi plaint based on an unverified account, says Nestle IndiaNestle India has denied allegations of infestation in Maggi noodles circulating on social media. The company stated the claims stem from an...
Delhi court issues notice to magistrate over bias allegations in 2 complaint casesA Delhi court has halted proceedings in two criminal cases. Accused individuals claimed bias and procedural issues. The District and Sessio...
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
Coal exchange rules issued, focus on price discovery and qualityIndia's coal ministry has unveiled rules for the nation's first coal exchange, aiming for fair pricing and timely fuel supply. This move tr...
Saudi Arabia issues new property ownership rules for foreign companiesSaudi Arabia has updated rules for foreign companies wanting to buy property. These companies do not need to conduct business in the Kingdo...