Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
12 years of govt: Share of services sector in total exports jumps to 49% in FY26India's services exports saw a substantial rise, increasing their share in total exports. This growth was fueled by the IT sector and digit...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Canada eases work permit rules for provincial nominee applicants awaiting permanent residencyCanada has implemented temporary measures allowing certain Provincial Nominee Program applicants and their spouses to obtain work permits s...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrantsSweden's parliament has enacted a new law empowering authorities to cancel immigrant residency permits. This measure targets individuals ex...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
SC permits Himachal MLAs to vote in municipal electionsThe Supreme Court has allowed Himachal Pradesh MLAs to vote in elections for presidents and vice-presidents of civic bodies. This decision ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Kuwait launches 15-year residency programme for foreign investorsKuwait has launched a new long-term residency program, offering eligible foreign investors up to 15-year permits to attract high-value inve...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI SecyIndia is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business regist...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbersNageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in eve...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
A step-by-step guide to getting a Germany student residence permitInternational students in Germany, excluding EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, generally require a residence permit after arrival. This permit allows ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in halfAirlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last yea...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled workersFrance has eased its EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers. Professionals with three years of experience can now qualify without a...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Finland grants record citizenship approvals as immigration falls; Indians among top family visa applicantsFinland saw a record number of citizenship approvals in 2025. This occurred even as overall immigration to the country decreased. Indians w...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST