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Sebi on Thursday barred 15 individuals from securities markets for three years and imposed a total penalty of Rs 3.6 crore for manipulating shares of Unison Metals through misleading stock recommendations circulated on telegram channels. In addition, the regulator directed 10 individuals to disgorge an unlawful gain of over Rs 3.87 crore, which is to…
Texas has opened a sweeping probe into alleged abuse of the H-1B visa system, with nearly 30 firms accused of running “ghost offices” to secure foreign workers.Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced that his office has issued Civil Investigative Demands to multiple North Texas-based companies suspected of misusing the visa programme.According to the Attorney…
UAE warns motorists against entering flooded valleys/Representative Image As unstable weather and rainfall affect parts of the UAE, authorities have issued a clear warning to motorists and residents, urging caution near flood-prone areas and outlining strict penalties for behaviour that could put lives at risk. UAE authorities have cautioned the public against approaching valleys, dams…
The US job market faces a brutal start to 2026 with nearly 6 lakh jobs already gone, driven by massive layoffs at companies like Amazon and UPS. This wave of job cuts, significantly higher than last year, is fueled by automation and AI, impacting various sectors beyond tech. The year has barely started, and the…
Kids absorb life lessons more through their parents’ behaviors and emotional cues than through mere words. The little things—like how adults handle pressure or demonstrate kindness—play a crucial role in molding a child’s character. By acknowledging their imperfections and committing to growth, parents cultivate an environment of trust, illustrating that values are embodied through actions,…
India’s regional connectivity scheme is headed for a revamp, awaiting Cabinet’s approval for a plan that would financially support airlines operating on remote routes to cover potential losses. Launched in 2016, the scheme caps fares on half of the seats to make air travel affordable. However, flights to hinterland destinations often remain commercially unviable due…
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday proposed an overhaul of the framework for identifying upper-layer non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), suggesting a shift to an asset-size-based criterion and inclusion of government-owned entities, PTI reported.Under the draft ‘Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies’ Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026’,…
A man armed with a knife stabbed three women on line 3 of the Paris metro this Friday between 4:15 pm and 4:45 pm. The attacks occurred at the Arts-et-Métiers, République, and Opéra stations on the line running between Bagnolet (Seine-Saint-Denis) and Levallois-Perret (Hauts-de-Seine), according to Le Parisien citing police sources.The suspect pulled out a…
India’s long running ambition to host global universities moved another step forward in 2025, with 12 foreign institutions receiving Letters of Intent (LoIs) to establish campuses across major Indian cities.The approvals reflect momentum, not immediacy. As of the end of 2025, most of these universities are not yet operational, with several targeting student intakes only…
At least 31 people were killed and dozens more injured in an explosion at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in the Tarlai area on the outskirts of Islamabad, with the death toll expected to rise.A worshipper, Zaheer Abbas, said he was inside the mosque offering prayers when he first heard the sound of gunfire,…
