Indian expatriate Anas Abdul Latheef For Indian expatriate Anas Abdul Latheef, success in the UAE is not defined by business milestones or government contracts. Instead, it traces back to a phone call he made to his mother more than a decade ago.According to a report by Gulf News, Latheef still remembers borrowing Dh350 (around Rs…
At least 14 people were killed and 38 others injured in a highway bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, underscoring a surge in violence just weeks ahead of the country’s presidential election.The bomb detonated after assailants brought traffic to a halt, using a bus and another vehicle to block the road.Authorities said the blast…
MUMBAI: The sudden exit of Atanu Chakraborty, HDFC Bank non-executive chairman late on Wednesday, unnerved several of the lender’s shareholders and fund managers as it came at a time when the war in West Asia has been weighing heavily on investor sentiment. The news of Chakraborty’s resignation led to a 8.4% crash in its stock…
Holi, Eid al-Fitr and Mahavir Jayanti among key March 2026 school closures As March begins, schools and colleges across India are preparing for a series of holiday closures linked to major religious and cultural festivals. Education calendars issued by states and institutions outline several non-instructional days during the month.Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti,…
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has extended the registration deadline for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 counselling once again. Eligible candidates can now complete the registration process till July 19 through the official website.The document verification and application confirmation process has also been extended. Candidates…
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being…
Australia’s Cameron Green congratulates Cooper Connolly (AP Photo) Cooper Connolly produced the innings of his ODI career as Australia avoided a series whitewash against Bangladesh with a dramatic one-wicket victory in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday.The left-hander struck a magnificent 149, his maiden ODI century, and held Australia’s chase together despite…
Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports Golfer Tiger Woods, 50, was involved in a rollover car crash in Florida Friday afternoon. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly after 2 p.m., near Woods’ home on Beach Road on Jupiter Island. It was not known how…
PSBs, RRBs waive ATM fees ahead of 3-day strike NEW DELHI: Public sector banks and regional rural banks have announced their decision to waive ATM charges to ensure hassle-free cash withdrawal by their customers from Sept 28-30 due to the strike called by employee unions.Besides, all branches of state-run banks and RRB will remain open…
The government is working on a third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that will go beyond decriminalising minor offences and focus on simplifying procedures, reducing compliance burden and making business operations easier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Speaking at the World Bank Group’s workshop on the Business Ready (B-READY) framework, Goyal…
