Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry of…
Donny Osmond and Harrah’s Las Vegas are facing a lawsuit after a concertgoer says she was seriously hurt by a giant inflatable ball tossed into the crowd at one of Osmond’s shows. What happened? The case started when Joanne Julkowski, who traveled from Illinois to see Osmond’s long-running Vegas residency, filed suit in February, per…
CTET 2026 answer key: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, was successfully held on February 7 and 8, 2026, in two shifts each day for Paper I and Paper II at centres across the country, according to the official website. With the exam now over, candidates…
This is not your regular story. It’s the story of a grieving wife. When you lose someone you loved deeply, the foundation of your existence collapses and the world around you can fracture in minutes. It’s a grief that terrifies you, breaks you and alters reality. Something similar or worse happened to a 26-year old…
Holi is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Holi, also known as the festival of colors. This is the only vibrant and joyous celebration that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna month. According to Gregorian calendar, this festival usually falls…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced that biennial elections to fill 37 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant across 10 states in April will be held on March 16, with counting scheduled for later the same day.Polling will take place between 9am and 4pm, and vote counting will begin at 5pm,…
September’s GST cuts had helped keep prices steady for a while, but now, almost six months in, the phase is ending. India’s consumer goods makers now increasing prices by up to 5%, as rising commodity costs and weak rupee put pressure on margins. The impact is now visible in stores this quarter, with distributors saying…
NEW DELHI: Sixty-seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, defeating Bengal by six wickets in a stunning semifinal triumph that capped a fairytale run. Chasing a modest 126 at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground, the visitors rode on Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 30 off…
File photo of Juan Pedro Benali of NorthEast United. (Image: X) On the eve of NorthEast United FC’s Indian Super League (ISL) opener against East Bengal FC, head coach Juan Pedro Benali struck a deeply emotional yet clear-headed note, calling on fans to rally behind their teams while keeping the bigger picture of Indian football…
Dubai Metro’s New Ramadan 2026 Timings Confirmed by RTA / Image: file With Ramadan starting on Wednesday, February 18, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially recalibrated the city’s pulse. To accommodate late-night prayers, family gatherings, and shorter office hours, Dubai’s transport network has shifted into high gear. Whether you’re chasing the sunset for…
