Turkey: Why are rates of diabetes soaring?

Over the past 20 years, there has been a 67% rise in diabetes cases in Turkey, meaning that overall prevalence has almost doubled, to more than 16% of the population. The International Diabetes Federation now lists Turkey as the country with the highest diabetes prevalence in the European region. According to data from the World […]

Breaking: GST Council Merges Slabs, Only 5% and 18% Rates From September 22 | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, September 3 (Udaipur Kiran): The GST Council, in its 56th meeting, approved the removal of the 12% and 28% tax slabs, simplifying the structure to just two rates — 5% and 18%. Bihar Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary, speaking to the media after the meeting, confirmed that the new rates will come into effect […]

‘Too late Powell’: Trump calls out Fed chief on interest rates; demands Jerome to step down after Kugler exits

Donald Trump has called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to resign, intensifying his attacks on the central bank’s leadership after Fed governor Adriana Kugler announced her early departure.“’Too Late’ Powell should resign, just like Adriana Kugler, a Biden Appointee, resigned. She knew he was doing the wrong thing on Interest Rates. He should resign, […]

Rajasthan News: Housing Board Hikes Reserved Rates For Colonies By 8 To 44 Percent – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

राजस्थान हाउसिंग बोर्ड ने राज्य की तमाम कॉलोनियों की आरक्षित दरों में 8 प्रतिशत से 44 प्रतिशत तक की बढ़ोतरी की है। इसमें सबसे ज्यादा इजाफा जयपुर में किया गया है। बोर्ड प्रशासन ने जोधपुर, अजमेर, अलवर, उदयपुर, कोटा समेत अन्य शहरों में भी आरक्षित दरों में 9 फीसदी तक बढ़ोतरी की है।  जोधपुर की बड़ली आवासीय योजना में आरक्षित दरें 4900 रुपए प्रति वर्गमीटर से बढ़ाकर 5320 रुपए कर दी […]

Israel strikes Iran: Gold prices in dubai see 2nd-highest surge of 2025, check latest rates | World News

Dubai gold prices see second-biggest 2025 surge, following the record high of Dh420/gram earlier this year amid the global tariff war. (File) Gold prices in Dubai rose sharply on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The 24-karat gold variant jumped by Dh4 (approximately $1.09) per gram, reaching […]

Dubai airports slashes parking fees for summer: Check, rates, timings & details here! | World News

Travellers can now park for up to two weeks for just Dh300 across all DXB terminals/ Image: dubaiairports.ae As the mercury rises and summer travel plans ignite, Dubai International (DXB) is making journeys smoother and more affordable for thousands of outbound passengers. In a strategic move perfectly timed for the bustling season, Dubai Airports has […]

Vietnam ends two-child policy to address declining birth rates and aging population

A billboard campaigning for each family to have two children in an effort to improve the birth rate stands along the street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Image credit: AP) Vietnam has officially ended its long-standing two-child policy. The country’s National Assembly amended the law on Tuesday that restricted families to having one or […]

US president slams Fed chief for not cutting rates

US President Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, complaining the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates. Trumpsaid cutting interest rates would be “like jet fuel” for the economy “but he doesn’t want to do it”. He said Powell is “not in love with me”. Fed this week kept […]

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

Bank of England (File Photo AP) LONDON: The Bank of England is widely expected to look past near-term inflationary pressures in the British economy and opt to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration. Most economists believe it’s a […]