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One man, 1,000 dependents: How a dead man’s identity fueled Kuwait’s biggest citizenship scam | World News – The Times of India

A single citizenship file was used to falsely register nearly 1,000 dependents, triggering Kuwait’s largest fraud case/Representative Image A routine nationality review has opened the door to one of the largest citizenship fraud cases Kuwait has ever recorded. What began as a single investigation file has now led

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Union Budget 2026: FM may maintain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, same as FY26; here’s what Nuvama expects – The Times of India

The Union Budget 2026 may maintain the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY27, according to Nuvama, as the economy shows fragile momentum. The government might focus on deregulation and disinvestments to support growth, rather than fiscal expansion, with a continued emphasis on sectors like semiconductors and

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Bangladesh: BNP leader critically injured in Dhaka shooting amid rising political violence ahead of Feb polls

As political violence intensifies ahead of the February elections in Bangladesh, a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was critically injured when unknown assailants opened fire in the Keraniganj area of the capital Dhaka, local media reported on Friday.  The victim, identified as 45-year-old Mohammad Hasan Molla,

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When authority speaks: The missing art of responsible communication

The recent unfortunate incident in which a university Vice Chancellor reportedly misbehaved with an author of national repute once again underscores a pressing concern: the need for responsible communication from individuals holding positions of authority, and the glaring absence of sensitivity and public speaking skills that such roles

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WEF to launch five new Centres for Fourth Industrial Revolution, one in India

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Economic Forum (WEF) has decided to establish five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including one in India’s Andhra Pradesh. Two such centres are already there in India—one in Mumbai and the other in Telangana.

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MacBook vs Windows laptops: Which laptop to choose for video editing during Amazon Sale 2026

Video editing is a task where you need a high-end PC to handle the demanding video editing software. MacBooks are a no-brainer for video editors, but not everyone prefers macOS. We have the second option, which are Windows laptops, but if you are new to video editing without

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Major fire breaks out at godown storing plastic scrap in Dindigul

Fire engulfed a warehouse that stored plastic scrap, at Chinnapallapatti in Dindigul, on Friday | Photo Credit: G. Karthikeyan A major fire broke out at an old plastic warehouse near the Chinnapallapatti area on the Dindigul-Batlagundu Road. The police said that the warehouse belonged to a person named

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Kochi Muziris Biennale: Where to shop for souvenirs

Banana chips are a cliche, albeit a delicious one. If you are in town for the Kochi Muziris Biennale, here are the best things to buy from homegrown labels and some of our favourite spaces.   The Biennale Kada The Biennale Kada showcases a range of products from Kerala

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How driving a Uber in Trump’s America changed a former journalist’s views on immigration | World News – The Times of India

When Steve Scherer began driving an Uber in northern Virginia, he was not trying to rediscover immigration as a subject. He had already spent years reporting on it from Europe.Scherer, a former foreign correspondent and bureau chief, published a first-person essay on his Substack this week describing how

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Australian Open 2026: A meeting of experience and youth — Sabalenka set to play Mboko

Sabalenka has won the Australian Open twice and reached the final here last year. She has also won two U.S. Open titles. Mboko is making her Australian Open debut at Melbourne Park | Photo Credit: Reuters Luxury brands have been getting airtime at the Australian Open as Aryna

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