Good news for Indians! In a major development, Spain has extended opportunities for non-EU professionals, including Indians, to legally live and work in the country as remote workers or digital nomads. For those who don’t know, the Digital Nomad Visa (Visado de Nómada Digital or Telework Visa) is a residence authorisation for remote workers, freelancers,…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
In the last few budgets, customs duty simplification has been a focus area, with fewer slabs and correction of the inverted duty structure, where tariff on a product is lower than an input in the value chain. NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that she will focus on lowering customs tariffs in…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets rose on Wednesday, following strong gains on Wall Street. Lower oil prices and renewed hopes for talks between the United States and Iran increased investor confidence.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.5% to a six-week high, while Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.2%, inching closer to its…
H-1B visa 2027 registration opens: Key rules, deadlines and changes explained The United States has formally opened the registration window for the FY 2027 H-1B visa programme, marking the start of another highly competitive cycle for foreign professionals seeking employment in America.The announcement issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reaffirmed that…
Taurus For Taurus, February feels like regaining control after a phase that felt heavier than it should have. Things don’t suddenly become easy, but they stop feeling overwhelming. Work matters begin to settle, largely because you’re clearer about where to invest energy and where not to. Conversations that earlier felt tense or circular now move…
IAS officer Pari Bishnoi shares the mindset UPSC aspirants need to succeed For UPSC aspirants, the pressure can begin well before they enter the examination hall. The constant talk around competition, preparation, and success can make candidates question whether they are doing enough. An IAS officer has now shared a perspective that puts the focus…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting January 12, 2026) are Groww, and Titan. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (RS) Target (RS) Upside Groww 159 185 16% Titan 4205 5000 19% GrowwGroww has scaled fastest among…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to show greater composure and sharpen their defensive discipline against Pakistan after England exposed their weaknesses in a 2-4 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup on Monday.India produced a strong first half…
All about Salman Khan’s first salary before he made his debut in Bollywood.(Image Credit: Instagram) “Zindagi mein teen cheezein kabhi underestimate nahi karna – I, Me and Myself,” said Salman Khan in his 2011-released movie ‘Ready.’ Interestingly, it seems this dialogue was a silent manifestation that Salman practised way before it came out on the…
