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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy that will bar foreign nationals and non‑citizens from accessing SBA‑guaranteed small business loans. The change was issued on Monday by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and will apply to all SBA loan programs, including major lending programs and smaller support programs.Under the new policy, only…
NEW DELHI: With the Bahrain airport not seeing any commercial flights since Feb 28, the Indian embassy there has made arrangements for stranded compatriots to return home via Saudi Arabia.“The embassy in Riyadh is obtaining individual transit visa approvals from Saudi govt. Transit visa requests are being referred by Indian embassy in Bahrain to Indian…
NEW DELHI: Despite a slight dip in imports due to govt’s impetus on ‘Make-in-India’ weapons, India remains the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.2% of the global share between 2021 and 2025, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).The report also highlights a sharp decline in…
New Delhi: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Monday said Modi govt wants to avoid a discussion on West Asia crisis because it will lead to questions of how the “PM is being blackmailed”. His remark indicates that the Israel-US war against Iran is the fresh friction point between opposition and govt and will dog the Budget…
Oil prices surged to $120 a barrel before retreating to $102 Monday as Saudi Arabia was reported to be cutting output, adding to the supply squeeze due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.Finance ministers of developed G7 nations, who met Monday evening, deferred plans to tap their strategic reserves to cool down the global…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will open the registration window for Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 today, March 9, 2025, on its official website. Candidates who want to apply for the posts can submit their applications online through upsssc.gov.in starting today.Through this recruitment drive, the commission aims to fill 560 Pharmacist posts under the…
Veteran comedian Johny Lever has entertained audiences for decades, but his family once went through a deeply challenging phase when his son Jesse Lever was diagnosed with a tumour in his neck at a young age. In a recent conversation, his daughter Jamie Lever opened up about the difficult period and how faith helped the…
As India’s senior population enjoys extended lifespans filled with vitality, those over 50 are now setting their sights on thriving well into their 80s and beyond. This exciting trend calls for an engaged attitude toward health, emphasizing regular physical activity, crucial medical check-ups, and personalized dietary choices. Something remarkable is happening in India. A person…
BENGALURU: Ever got back damaged luggage at the airport and walked away disappointed? A 28-year-old Bengalurean experienced a similar issue, but he decided to fight back. A year and a half on, the consumer forum has concluded that the airline was negligent and ordered compensation and litigation costs. Poll How would you rate your overall…
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