UAE's 2026 New Rules: Tax, Plastic Ban, School Timings
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
Telangana High Court confirms divorce, orders husband to pay Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony in a bitter 17-year marital dispute. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
Kerala University syndicate acts to fill registrar post permanently after governor's intervention stalled temporary appointment. Read the full story on the administrative reshuffle.
Chennai police detained over 500 sanitation workers after coordinated flash protests caused major traffic disruptions in Parry's Corner and Broadway. Workers demand permanent jobs and oppose privatisation.
Delhi Environment Minister announces permanent PUCC fuel ban & BS6 entry rules to combat severe air pollution. AQI hits 390, very poor category. Details on new e-waste park & water body revival.
Tamil Nadu govt will regularize 1,000 contract nurses initially, with more to follow. Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the move, ending a nurses' protest. Paid maternity leave also extended.
Russian FM Lavrov announces President Putin's planned visit to New Delhi in December, highlighting strong bilateral ties, trade, and UNSC support for India. Read more.
Mario Salcedo, aka 'Super Mario,' has lived on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 25 years, completing over 1,000 voyages. Discover his unique lifestyle, costs, and health impacts.
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Literature Prize, is stepping down. Author Ingrid Carlberg will take over in 2026. Read the full story.
Ex-US President Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump Gold Card' visa requiring $1 million for US permanent residency, aiming to attract wealthy professionals and top graduates. Read the full details.
Delay in appointing permanent teachers in Mysuru's 21 ashram schools impacts 3000 tribal students' education. Activists demand urgent staff recruitment and better facilities. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana High Court raises compensation for a bus conductor disabled in a 2006 accident from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5.91 lakh, ruling payouts cannot be token. Read the landmark judgment details.
Internet personality Nina Lin, known as NinaDaddyIsBack, faces a permanent Twitch ban following a viral shoplifting clip from a Target store. The platform has yet to comment. Read more.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, the first drop since 2020. The decline is linked to new caps on international student permits. Read the full analysis.
Labour Minister Santosh Lad assures action on vacant doctor posts at Kundapur ESI dispensary since 2015. Temporary appointments promised in three weeks, addressing MLA's concerns.
Hundreds of taxi drivers protested near Sadahalli toll plaza, demanding a rollback of Kempegowda International Airport's new parking rules they claim are ruining their livelihood. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves historic service reform, converting temporary government posts to permanent. Also, a ₹1782 crore package for project-affected families and new rural infra works cleared.
Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Former AirAsia India CFO Gopalan cites revised pilot rest rules and a 'nonchalant attitude' as key reasons behind IndiGo's operational crisis. Get the full analysis here.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
The Supreme Court demands a permanent, year-round solution to Delhi's air pollution, criticising the government's last-minute winter actions. Read the full directive for a cleaner capital.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.
Kolkata authorities install permanent iron fences around Jadubabur Bazar in Bhowanipore to combat hawker encroachment that caused severe traffic chaos. Read how this measure has improved road conditions.
Discover how 10 nations worldwide survive without permanent rivers through innovative water solutions like desalination and ancient irrigation systems.
Over 43,000 entrepreneurs, mostly Indians, face decade-long delays in Canada's Startup Visa program, forcing many to abandon their Canadian dreams despite building businesses.
India launches a massive ₹7,280-crore REPM scheme to build its first integrated magnet ecosystem, cut import reliance, and boost EV and clean-energy sectors. Discover how this strategic move enhances national security.