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Dubai: The holy month of Ramadan is going to start from March 1. Preparations are going on for this all over the world. During this entire month, Muslims observe Roza (fast), in which they remain without eating or drinking anything for about 13 to 14 hours. The UAE government has taken a special step for working people on this occasion. In a statement posted on Monday, the ministry said, “Companies may reduce working hours during Ramadan depending on the needs and nature of their work.” According to the UAE government…

The Pakistani army completed six years of Operation Swift Retort. On this occasion, it released a song. By doing this, it appeared to be trying to threaten India. However, the people of its own country did not seem to be affected by this act of the Pakistani army. They said that the army should have thought before releasing such a message. This song of the Pakistani army is also being mocked on social media. The song was released by the Pakistani Army on Tuesday. Its lyrics are – ‘Dushmana Sun’.…

New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has expressed his displeasure over the mismanagement of Air India. Shivraj’s displeasure grew so much that he shared his pain on social media on “X”. He  was coming from Bhopal to Delhi by Air India flight. During this time, the seat allotted to him was broken and sunken. He was having trouble sitting on it. He also raised questions on these mismanagement of Air India. He was coming to Delhi to inaugurate the Pusa Kisan Mela. He also had plans to hold…

A surprising notification has been issued by the Punjab government. According to the notification, there is no such department called Administrative Reforms Department of the Punjab government. The ministry for which the Punjab government has issued the notification was headed by Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. He was looking after the functioning of the department for the last 20 months. A total of three departments have been taken back from Dhaliwal so far. Earlier, Rural Development and Panchayat and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare departments were also taken back from him. Kuldeep Singh…

Washington: The US Senate approved Kash Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). With this, 44-year-old Patel has become the first Indian American to head the FBI. According to the report, Kash Patel got the approval of the Senate with 51/49 votes. US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The White House posted on X that the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director is an important step in executing…

“Bond Beyond Borders: Discover Your Roots” Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” boasts a rich and diverse culture. It is a blend of various traditions, arts, and practices, with a strong connection to its history and nature. Kerala’s culture is reflected in its cuisine, clothing, art, and dance, and it is known for its intricately carved temples, traditional wooden homes, and unique literary and artistic forms. Living thousands of miles away from this beautiful land of diverse traditions, yet the center of global ambitions, every Malayalee longs to…

Most people transact money online. There are several transaction platforms for this. Among them, Google Pay has introduced convenience fees for bill payments such as electricity and cooking gas. These charges will be applicable to users making payments through debit and credit cards. It is reported that a fee of 0.5% to 1% of the transaction value will be charged along with GST. Meanwhile, reports say that there will be no fee for direct transactions from a bank account linked to UPI. This is not the first time that Google…

Kochi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has extended his full support to the Invest Kerala Global Summit being organised by the state government to boost Kerala’s industrial growth. Nitin Gadkari announced that projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore will be implemented in Kerala. The Union Minister was speaking while participating in the Invest Kerala Global Summit online. There are 31 projects coming up in the state. A distance of 896 km is to be developed. This includes five packages connecting Palakkad with North Kerala, the Union…

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has imposed a fine of Rs 3.44 crore on BBC India for violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED has also directed three directors of BBC India to pay a fine of Rs 1.14 crore each. The action is in a case registered in 2023. The ED said that the fine was imposed for violating the 26 percent foreign funding limit for digital media. The ED also announced that BBC India will be fined Rs 5,000 per day from October 15, 2021. Directors…

Thiruvananthapuram:  Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the draft UGC regulations, which could even eliminate the power of states to legislate in the field of higher education, are an encroachment on the autonomy of the states and a violation of federal principles. He was speaking after inaugurating a national seminar held at the Sankaranarayanan Hall of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the draft UGC regulations. The role of state governments in the establishment and management of state universities is important. According to Article 32 of the 7th Schedule of the…