HC Grants Interim Relief to Suspended RAS Officer Pinky Meena | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, May 21 (Udaipur Kiran) — The Rajasthan High Court has granted interim relief to suspended RAS officer Pinky Meena in a corruption case by staying her suspension order. The order was passed by the bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal, which observed that the suspension of another accused RAS officer, Pushkar Mittal, had already been […]

UAE Central Bank grants first crypto payment licence to Crypto.com | World News

UAE tightens grip on regulated crypto economy with Crypto.com deal / Image: file The UAE has taken another major step toward becoming a global digital finance hub after Crypto.com became the first cryptocurrency platform to receive a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE.The licence was granted to the company’s […]

‘Deeply troubling’: Elon Musk’s DOGE mass cancellation of grants based on race and gender criticised by US judge

A US federal judge has criticised some terminations carried out under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying the process was unlawful, poorly designed and “deeply troubling”.US District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on Thursday that the mass cancellations of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) could not stand, blocking the Trump […]

Kuwait grants pardon to 539 inmates under Amiri decree | World News

Kuwait pardoned 539 inmates under Amiri Decree No. 21 of 2026/Representative Image In a move aimed at giving hundreds a second chance, Kuwait has pardoned 539 individuals following directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The decision was issued under Amiri Decree No. (21) of 2026 and allows some inmates to […]

Azerbaijan grants visa-free travel to Omani citizens for one year | World News

Azerbaijan grants visa-free travel to Omani citizens for one year/Representative Image Omani nationals will be able to travel to Azerbaijan without obtaining a prior visa under a temporary exemption announced by Oman’s Foreign Ministry. The visa-free arrangement will run for one year, starting 15 February 2026 and ending 15 February 2027, allowing short-term stays under […]

UAE: Sharjah grants government employee status to imams and muezzins across all mosques | World News

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 […]

Oman: Sultan Haitham grants royal pardon to 247 prisoners on National Day 2025 | World News

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 100+ global entrepreneurs from over 20 nationalities. | World News

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 […]