UAE revises school age cut-off for 2026 admissions – what changes for upcoming sessions | World News

UAE updates school admission age rules from 2026–27 / AI-Generated Image The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially hit the “refresh” button on school admissions. Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, schools that begin in August or September, including British, American, and IB curricula, will move their age cut-off date to December 31.Previously, children…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 16, 2026 & does sell on rise make sense?

Stage is set for a corrective move, making higher levels vulnerable to selling pressure during the session. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold may see some profit booking having rallied strongly, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,42,530 after an extended rally,…

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Clash in Odisha town injures 12; schools shut | India News

Rourkela: Tension erupted in a market in Odisha’s Sundargarh town on Thursday following a clash between two communities.In the ensuing stone pelting, at least 12 people, including a policeman, were injured. The administration has imposed prohibitory orders across Sundargarh. Internet services were suspended for 24 hours, starting 6pm.Schools and colleges were declared closed on Friday….

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Maharashtra civic polls: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of ‘gaslighting citizens’; BJP takes ‘khandani chor’ jibe | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Election Commission of “gaslighting citizens” after claims surfaced that marker pens were used to ink voters’ fingers during Maharashtra civic polls, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election.“Election commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy. Vote Chori is an anti-national act,”…

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Thane civic polls results highlights: Mahayuti ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS; counting underway | Thane News

THANE: Counting of votes for the Thane Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections began on Friday. The results are expected later today, setting the stage for a closely watched political outcome.Thane is witnessing its first civic elections under the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS alliance, with Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj taking on the Mahayuti, led locally by deputy…

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T20 World Cup standoff: ICC set to visit Bangladesh as BCB, govt refuse to play in India | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to visit Bangladesh soon to hold in-person discussions over the country’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The development comes amid an ongoing standoff, with Bangladesh’s sports ministry and the…

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