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RBI’s Limited Forex Intervention Sparks Policy Surprise Speculation as Rupee Slips Past 90 | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Mumbai, December 3 (Udaipur Kiran): As the Indian rupee slipped to a fresh record low and crossed the psychological 90-mark against the US dollar, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was seen largely absent from the spot forex market, with only limited intervention at select levels. According to market sources, the central bank may […]

Saudi Arabia to begin charging higher tax on sugary drinks under new 2026 policy | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia adopts volumetric tax for sweetened beverages / AI Generated Image Saudi Arabia is set to fundamentally change how it taxes sweet beverages, marking a pivotal step in its public health and economic strategy. Starting January 1, 2026, the Kingdom will replace its current flat-rate tax with a sophisticated tiered volumetric system. Saudi […]

Florida bans H-1B in higher education: ‘Why do we need someone from China to talk about public policy,’ asks Gov Ron DeSantis

[ad_1] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a ban on H-1Bs in Florida colleges and universities. After months of campaigning against the H-1B visa program through social media polls, posts and commentary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked the Florida Board of Governors to pull the plug on the use of the H-1B visas in the state […]

US-Venezuela tensions: Russia slams ‘shoot first’ policy; Trump backs strikes

[ad_1] UN Security Council members on Friday raised concerns over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Russia sharply criticising Washington’s recent military actions in the Caribbean, reports news agency Reuters.Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told the 15-member council that Venezuela had reason to fear the United States was ready […]

‘Zero-tolerance policy’: Trump admin fires diplomat over relationship with CCP-linked woman; cites national security violation

[ad_1] The State Department announced on Wednesday the dismissal of a US diplomat due to a romantic relationship he acknowledged having with a Chinese woman purported to have connections to the Chinese Communist Party. This termination is believed to be the first instance of its nature, violating a ban on such relationships introduced late last […]

Space for Further Policy Easing Opens Up: Sakshi Gupta, Chief Economist, HDFC Bank | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran News): Commenting on the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Monetary Policy, Sakshi Gupta, Chief Economist at HDFC Bank, said that there is now space for further policy easing, supported by the continued moderation in domestic inflation. She noted that the RBI delivered a well-balanced policy, keeping the policy rate unchanged amid […]

Shutdown showdown: Federal agencies send emails blaming Democrats; cite ‘unrelated policy demands’

[ad_1] File photo (Picture credit: AP) Federal agencies under US President Donald Trump have sent emails to employees blaming congressional Democrats for a potential government shutdown, raising concerns among ethics experts about the partisan nature of the communications.Emails, sent Tuesday by at least four agencies, including the departments of interior, homeland security, and health and […]

What Abu Dhabi parents must know about the 2025 School Transport Policy: No solo travel for kids under 15 | World News

[ad_1] Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult or authorized person when traveling to and from school, per ADEK/ Representative Image As schools reopen in Abu Dhabi for the 2025–26 academic year, a major update in student transport policy by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is taking effect, and every parent […]

New Opium Policy Issued: Farmers Yielding Less Than 80 Kg Under CPS to Face License Suspension | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Chittorgarh (Patrika English News): The Union Finance Ministry has released the 2025–26 opium cultivation policy, introducing stricter rules that could see several farmers lose their licenses while others regain previously suspended permits. According to the policy, farmers cultivating under the Concentrated Poppy Straw (CPS) method will face a one-year suspension of their licenses if […]

‘Non-controversial vaccines’: Trump says people should take ones that work; distances himself from Florida policy

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump on Friday said Americans should take vaccines that are “not controversial,” as he distanced himself from Florida’s plan to scrap all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren. Trump’s remarks came when a reporter asked for his response to the new policy pushed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It also comes […]