The UAE has introduced income-based rules for sponsoring family and friends on visit visas, with specific salary thresholds based on the relationship. The updates are part of a broader visa overhaul that also includes new specialized visa categories, revised entry conditions, and humanitarian provisions — all aimed at simplifying access while reinforcing accountability and economic…
Mumbai University students can now simultaneously prepare for administrative service exams, earning four credits annually. This initiative, a collaboration between the Thane Municipal Corporation and MU, offers online basic training via CDATI. Students will gain eight credits per term for 15-hour sessions over three years, introducing them early to competitive exam syllabi.
The Trump administration’s proposed H-1B weighted visa system, prioritizing higher-paid applicants, might not be detrimental for Indian IT. Experts suggest it could be less harmful, potentially benefiting firms recruiting experienced professionals in Wage Levels II and III.
Emerging tech hubs globally are challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance, offering compelling career alternatives with lower costs, specialised industries and vibrant ecosystems. Cities like Austin, Bangalore and Toronto are rapidly growing, driven by talent, capital and supportive policies. Professionals now have diverse options beyond traditional coastal centres for building meaningful tech careers.
Massive blast rocks Quetta: Car bomb explodes outside Pakistan’s paramilitary security headquarters; 8 killed, several others injured
TCS confirmed 12,000 layoffs, though social media claims suggested up to 80,000 job cuts, which the company denies. This reflects AI’s drastic impact on the IT sector, with other firms also restructuring due to automation. Experts emphasize that professionals must upskill in AI to remain relevant and seize new opportunities in this evolving landscape.
Traffic on the Mumbai-Nashik highway near Saket bridge is severely congested due to narrowed lanes and ongoing repair works by MSRDC, causing significant delays for commuters. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has intervened, suspending an engineer over the project’s shoddy condition and delays since 2019, with completion now targeted for March 2026.
The novel has received multiple literary honors, including the Kalinga Literary Award (2024), the Delhi Literature Festival Fiction Prize (2024), the Pandit Hari Dutt Sharma Award (2025), the REC-VoW Award for Fiction (2025), and the Special Jury Award (2025) at the FICCI Publishing Awards for Book of the Year – Fiction
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan charmed fans at Paris Fashion Week with heartwarming gestures, including a warm hug and hair fix from Cara Delevingne, and comforting a teary-eyed young fan. She also dazzled on the runway in a regal velvet sherwani by Manish Malhotra, showcasing her enduring grace and style.
Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will enforce a strict ban on using power banks during flights. Passengers may carry one power bank under 100Wh in their hand luggage but cannot use it to charge devices or recharge it onboard. The move aims to reduce fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries and aligns with global aviation…
