72.97% pass in Plus Two higher secondary exam in Thiruvananthapuram district

As many as 72.97% of the students who appeared for the Plus Two higher secondary examinations from the district this year became eligible for higher studies. The pass percentage last year was 71.73%. As many as 30,585 students appeared for the examinations this year in the regular school going category from 175 schools. Of them, […]

‘Regulation on H-1B is…’: Industry experts weigh in as US plans higher wage rules for foreign workers

Skilled foreign professionals heading to US could soon face higher salary thresholds and tighter visa rules, with proposed changes expected to raise minimum pay requirements by 21% to 33% under H-1B and employment-based immigration categories.The moves comes as US authorities are pushing to restrict high-skilled immigration through tougher wages and reduced post-study work options for […]

Gem Aromatics trades higher on bagging export orders worth around $1 million from USA, Europe

Mumbai, February 28 (Udaipur Kiran): Gem Aromatics is currently trading at Rs. 199.75, up by 2.15 points or 1.09% from its previous closing of Rs. 197.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 199.95 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 206.70 and Rs. 198.80 respectively. So far 10225 shares were traded […]

Big relief for UAE travellers to India: Higher duty-free limits, gold jewellery reforms, simpler baggage clearance, revamped customs rules

India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February […]

MP Dr Mannalal Rawat Raises Teacher Shortage in Higher Education in Parliament | Udaipur Kiran

UDAIPUR, February 2 (Udaipur Kiran): Member of Parliament Dr Mannalal Rawat on Monday raised the issue of severe shortage of teachers in higher education institutions in Parliament, stating that it is adversely affecting the education system and limiting employment opportunities for the youth. Speaking under Rule 377, Dr Rawat said he recently visited the Government […]

Higher Excise Duty on Tobacco Products to Discourage Use: ENT Association Welcomes Budget Move | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, February 1 (Udaipur Kiran): The RAJASTHAN State ENT Association has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and the Medical Minister for increasing the excise duty structure on cigarettes and tobacco products in the Union Budget 2026–27. The Central Budget was presented in Parliament by Union Finance and […]