India notifies rules for UK FTA vehicle import (representational image) India has notified the procedure for importers to claim quota-based tariff concessions on vehicle imports from the United Kingdom under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which comes into effect on July 15.Under the agreement, customs duties on eligible UK vehicle imports will […]
New Delhi, July 2: Consumers hoping for relief in petrol and diesel prices may have to wait longer. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Thursday that there is no justification for reducing retail fuel prices under the current circumstances. Responding to queries about fuel prices, Puri noted that despite […]
Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over […]
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has been a focal point for international interest since its opening in September 2025. Situated high above the Beipan River, the bridge has a height of around 2,050 feet, making it the tallest bridge in the world. While the bridge’s height is impressive, the impact it has had on the […]
Jaipur (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan Housing Board, originally established to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections (EWS), lower-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG), has come under scrutiny after extending major financial concessions to IAS, IPS and other elite officers for luxury housing projects. In a recent board meeting, the Housing Board approved a […]
NEW DELHI: The Chinese embassy in India has launched the China online visa application system, allowing Indian passport holders to apply for Chinese visas digitally. The move streamlines the application process that earlier required multiple in-person visits and extensive paperwork.According to a report cited by PTI, Shenzhen-based online portal Greater Bay Area (GBA), eligible applicants […]
New Delhi, 13 December (Udaipur Kiran) – State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank, has reduced its lending rate by 0.25 percent following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) cut in the policy repo rate. This reduction makes loans cheaper for both existing and new borrowers. The new interest rates will come […]
new video loaded: How Power Cuts Are Affecting Ukrainians Russia has been targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, leaving multiple cities without electricity. Kim Barker, who’s been covering the war, gives us a glimpse into the daily life of Ukrainians living with power cuts. By Kim Barker, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn, Stanislav Kozliuk, Rebecca Suner and Leila Medina […]
Central Bank rate cut brings relief for UAE borrowers / Image: File The Central Bank of the UAE lowered its base rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 0.25 percentage points, from 3.90% to 3.65%, following a similar move by the US Federal Reserve. The cut takes effect immediately and is described by the […]
Dubai Police achieve record rescues with faster response times / AI generated illustration Dubai Police Search & Rescue teams carried out 5,200 missions in the first 10 months of 2025 and cut average land-incident response time to 5.8 minutes, beating the strategic target of 6.6 minutes and marking a steady improvement from 6.8 minutes in […]
