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Orbán gets a proper shellacking – a reminder that the lovely thing about democracy is its penchant for change Greeting a massive crowd, cheering alongside River Danube, Péter Magyar said, “We did it.” He is set to be Hungary’s next PM. Viktor Orbán, after four consecutive terms, didn’t just lose his majority, but took a…
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…
On the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan remains capable of meeting its debt obligations. (AI image) With its finances severely strained, Pakistan is scrambling for options to replace the $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates and stabilise its foreign exchange reserves. The country…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again took jabs at the election commission and the BJP amid the ongoing war of words over the SIR process.Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, the TMC chief alleged that “logical discrepancy” under the SIR exercise is not an officially…
The Middle East crisis continues to choke energy supplies across the world and push crude prices higher, swinging around $100 per barrel mark. However, even though input costs for energy continue to rise, fuel prices remain unchanged in India, pushing state-run oil marketing companies under mounting losses.Losses are estimated at around Rs 18 per litre…
Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service launches in India on April 16th, starting with early access invites rolling out now. The service boasts powerful RTX 5080 SuperPODs and Mumbai servers, supporting over 4,500 games across major storefronts. Device compatibility is extensive, including PCs, mobile, smart TVs, and handhelds. Pricing details are expected soon. After a…
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders’ start to the season has been far from ideal. Still chasing their first victory, they have just a single point to show for their efforts, earned from a rain-hit clash against Punjab Kings. For a side with three IPL titles to its name, the early…
NEW DELHI: Weeks after he withdrew his name from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani was on Tuesday banned for two years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). PCB banned Muzarabani from the PSL for two years. “In this instance, despite a clear…
ICSE Class 10th, 12th result 2026 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is expected to declare the ICSE Class 10 Result 2026 in the last week of April. Based on previous year result trends, the scorecards are expected to be released soon. With nearly 2.6 lakh students appearing this year, anticipation has intensified…
