December 1, 2025

Greens Demand 25% Gas Export Tax as Home Prices Surge Beyond Rate Cut Gains

The Australian Greens want a 25% tax on all gas exports to protect domestic supply and avoid a future gas shortfall. Meanwhile, soaring home prices have erased the advantage of recent interest rate cuts for buyers.

November 30, 2025

J&K Allows 24x7 Business Operations With New Labour Laws

Jammu and Kashmir starts new laws for 24x7 business operation, aiming to boost economy and protect workers. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary calls it a historic reform for labour rights and economic revival.

November 30, 2025

Bengaluru faces e-khata backlog as missing ARO signatures and software glitches stall approvals

Bengaluru residents struggle to get e-khata approvals as missing Assistant Revenue Officers' signatures and faulty software cause long delays. Over 78% of new khata applications remain stuck, hitting property buyers and builders hard.

November 30, 2025

Thieves Steal €90,000 Worth of Snails From French Farm Before Holidays

A farm in northern France lost €90,000 worth of edible snails to a robbery just before the busy holiday season. The entire stock of fresh and frozen snails was stolen overnight, hitting the gourmet supplier hard as it prepares for Christmas demand.

November 30, 2025

UAE Lets Visitors Drive With Home Licenses and Residents Exchange Easily

The UAE now allows visitors from 52 countries to drive using their home licenses without tests. Residents can exchange foreign licenses for UAE ones with minimal hassle under the new ‘Markhoos’ system.