Sharjah granted imams and muezzins government employee status, including promotions, health insurance, allowances, and paid leave benefits/Image: X Sharjah has taken a historic step to formally recognize the contributions of imams and muezzins by granting them the same status and benefits as government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed […]
His Majesty Sultan Haitham granted a Royal pardon to 247 prisoners, supporting families during National Day 2025/Image: ONA In a gesture reflecting compassion and social responsibility, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon for 247 prisoners, including both citizens and expatriates, coinciding with the celebrations of National Day […]
Saudi Arabia grants Premium Residency to over 100 entrepreneurs from 20 countries, boosting innovation, investment, and Vision 2030 ambitions/Image: SPA In a strategic push to cement its status as a global hub for innovation and investment, Saudi Arabia has granted Premium Residency to more than 100 entrepreneurs representing over 20 nationalities. The announcement, made at […]
Jaipur, September 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to a 19-year-old youth accused of editing and uploading photos and videos of a 23-year-old married woman on social media, on the condition that he will not use any social media platform for the next three years. Justice Ashok Kumar Jain’s single bench […]
Jodhpur, Sept 10 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan High Court has provided major relief to businesses by striking down part of a GST circular issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), calling it arbitrary and unconstitutional. The court directed the authorities to decide on the GST refund claim of Arihant Oil & […]
Jaipur, Sept 10 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan High Court has granted conditional bail to Bhupendra Saran, an accused in the 2022 Second Grade Teacher Recruitment paper leak case registered at Bekariya police station in Udaipur. The order was passed by Justice Praveer Bhatnagar, who allowed Saran’s bail plea with strict conditions. The court directed the […]
The US Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to proceed with slashing $783 million in research grants awarded by the national institutes of health (NIH), lifting a lower court’s block on the move. The grants were originally aligned with federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, reported news agency AP. The 5-4 decision marks […]
New York attorney general Letitia James (Image credits: AP) 16 states, mostly controlled by Democrats, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking a federal court to block major funding cuts and program changes at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The states argued that the moves threaten the United States’ leadership in science, […]
The Trump administration decided to cancel $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing the institution’s inadequate response to antisemitic harassment and ethnic discrimination incidents.The health and human services department on Monday said that they are terminating multiple multi-year grant awards over their full duration.“HHS is taking decisive action to uphold civil rights in […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Soth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a group of white Afrikaners who arrived in the United States as refugees, calling them “cowards” for fleeing the country. Speaking on Monday, Ramaphosa said those leaving were turning their backs on efforts to […]
