December 27, 2025

UAE Has No Formal Minimum Wage but Enforces Salary Rules Through Wage Protection System

The UAE does not have a formal minimum wage yet. Instead, wage rules are enforced via contracts and the Wage Protection System, covering various worker categories with salary benchmarks and visa salary rules.

December 27, 2025

China Opens World's Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang, Cuts Travel Time Sharply

China has launched the 22.13 km Tianshan Shengli tunnel in Xinjiang, the world's longest expressway tunnel. It shortens travel across the Tianshan mountains from hours to just 20 minutes, boosting transport in northwest China.

December 27, 2025

West Bengal Begins Special Intensive Revision with 32 Lakh Voters at 3,234 Centres

West Bengal started the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on December 27, 2025. 32 lakh unmapped voters are attending hearings at 3,234 centres, supervised by 4,500 micro observers. Voters must provide ID proof; Aadhaar alone is not enough. Senior citizens 85+ will be reached at home.

December 27, 2025

Freezing Temperatures Boost Munnar Tourism but Cause Traffic Snarl and Tea Crop Loss

Munnar's early winter frost attracts many tourists, causing severe traffic jams. But frost also harms local tea plantations, hitting the crop hard.

December 27, 2025

Indian Immunologicals Rejects Australian Alert on Fake Abhayrab Rabies Vaccine Batch

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) denies Australian claims about fake Abhayrab rabies vaccine batches. It says the fake batch was found in January 2025 and removed. IIL assures all vaccines pass strict quality checks and urges confidence in official supplies.

December 27, 2025

Muscat Launches Masar Food Truck Site in Al Mawaleh to Boost Street Food Business

Muscat Municipality starts a new food truck zone at Al Mawaleh under its Masar initiative. It offers small food vendors a legal and equipped space. Sohar International supports with 25 ready food trucks. The move organizes street food, boosts startups, and improves city life.

December 27, 2025

Himachal Doctors Strike Halts Routine Services Over Dr. Narula’s Termination

Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh have started an indefinite strike, halting all routine hospital services after Dr. Raghav Narula was fired for fighting with a patient. Only emergency care remains available, leaving many patients stranded during peak winter and tourist season.

December 27, 2025

Thousands of US Flights Cancelled or Delayed Amid Severe Winter Storm in Northeast

A harsh winter storm has caused 1,600 flight cancellations and 7,400 delays across the US. New York airports face major disruptions with heavy snow expected. Officials urge travelers to plan carefully and avoid unnecessary trips.

December 27, 2025

Tamil Nadu Regularises 169 Nurses, Announces Salary Hike and Paid Maternity Leave

Tamil Nadu’s Health Minister Ma. Subramanian regularised 169 contract nurses’ jobs and plans to regularise 831 more before Pongal. Nurses get salary hike and paid maternity leave soon.

December 27, 2025

India Approves 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project on Chenab River

India's Ministry of Environment cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project in J&K's Kishtwar. The move follows suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The ₹3,200 crore project will extend the existing Dulhasti plant and involves 60.3 hectares of land.