UAE Labour Law: Can Employers Withhold Salary for Stranded Employees Amidst Iran vs US-Israel War? As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Iran vs US-Israel war disrupt travel and leave thousands of expatriates unable to return to the UAE, a pressing question is surfacing across workplaces and WhatsApp groups alike: Can your employer legally…
Lead contamination in water is being studied through different approaches, including the use of waste materials that can help remove metal ions from water. Apple pomace, the residue left after juice production, was among the waste materials researchers examined for its ability to remove lead ions from water in laboratory experiments.Researchers compared untreated raw apple…
The DF-17, which made its public debut in Beijing’s 2019 military parade, is designed to deliver a hypersonic glide vehicle at speeds above Mach 5, making interception extremely challenging. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has for the first time aired footage showing the launch of a Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic missile, a move analysts say strengthens Beijing’s…
Jude Bellingham celebrates England’s victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory over Norway has been overshadowed by a controversial moment involving Jude Bellingham’s first-half equaliser. Footage circulating after the dramatic 2-1 extra-time win has…
Pune: A delegation from the Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) met Maharashtra’s Co-operative Commissioner Deepak Taware to discuss key issues concerning the state’s co-operative sector, including audit reforms, regulatory timelines and professional participation in policymaking.The delegation was led by WIRC Chairman CA Sourabh Ajmera and included…
MUMBAI: Despite a hike in retail fuel prices for petrol and diesel, stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs) were deep in the red as market players said the price hike was not enough to offset daily losses these companies are incurring. Reports from Crisil and ICRA indicated that more price hikes are expected. Among the…
NEW DELHI: After 75 years of being a Republic and a decade of Swachh Bharat Mission, absence of toilets in courts hauntingly impedes women lawyers from practicing, lamented Supreme Court Friday and drew a six-week deadline for states to construct washrooms for women advocates in all court complexes.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices…
After much anticipation, Alia Bhatt finally made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, and her red carpet look instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. Representing L’Oreal Paris at the opening ceremony on May 12, Alia stunned in a custom peach couture gown by Tamara Ralph, styled by Rhea Kapoor.The body-hugging strapless gown featured a sculpted…
‘Michael’, the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with USD 97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics.International sales were also strong. ‘Michael’ collected USD 120.4 million overseas, to give it a USD 217.4 million global…
Protesters clash with police during Cockroach Janta Party’s march towards Parliament in New Delhi as security personnel use barricades to stop the demonstration (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party’s march towards Parliament Monday to demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan devolved into chaos as thousands of protesters ran into police…
