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Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the new season, with pilgrims arriving from May 31, 2026. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said visas will be issued until March 9, 2027. The Nusuk platform will manage permits as the Kingdom improves digital and infrastructure services for visitors.
China's new rules, starting July 1, give more power to watch overseas deals involving Chinese tech and data. This comes after they ordered Meta's AI startup Manus deal unwound. The rules require authorization for exporting restricted Chinese goods and services, and bar indirect transfers.
South Coast Railway, India's 18th zone, is now running with Visakhapatnam as its main office. This big change, starting June 1, 2026, fulfills a demand from Andhra Pradesh that lasted over 40 years. Chief Minister Naidu called it a "historic milestone," saying a "decades-long dream is being realized."
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The US is stopping advanced AI chips from Nvidia and AMD from reaching Chinese firms overseas. The Commerce Department said it will require licenses for these chips, even if companies are based outside China. This aims to close a loophole where "hundreds of thousands" of chips could have been sent.
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is kicking off Computex in Taiwan today, talking all about AI. He's expected to share details on new products and Taiwan's big role in the industry. Huang recently said, "we are eyeing growth," and plans to invest $150 billion yearly in Taiwan, calling it the AI revolution's center.
The US is closing a loophole that let Chinese firms buy advanced AI chips abroad. For nearly a year, these chips, like Nvidia's, may have gone to Chinese company branches in places like Malaysia. The Commerce Department said it will enforce license rules for these chips, even if the companies are outside China.
Cooking gas just got pricier for businesses! From June 1, commercial LPG cylinders are up by Rs 42 in Delhi and Rs 53.50 in Kolkata. This hike will affect restaurants and hotels. Good news though, home cooking gas prices remain the same.
SoftBank is putting a huge €75 billion into France for AI data centers! They plan to build 5 gigawatts of capacity, making France a top spot in Europe for AI. The first big step is a €45 billion investment by 2031. SoftBank said, "reinforcing the country's role as a leading European hub."
Anveshan, a food brand, just got ₹150 crore from investors like Vertex Ventures and IFC. They plan to use this money to grow their business and make more products. The company is aiming to reach ₹1,000 crore in revenue in the next few years, with a focus on ghee and cooking oils.
Getting too many credit cards can hurt your score! Each application leaves a mark, and opening new cards makes your credit history look younger. Lenders see this as "credit hungry," and exceeding the 30% debt rule on multiple cards also hits your score hard. Your payment history, 35% of your score, is also at risk.
Consumer goods companies are changing how they make and get supplies because of trouble in West Asia. They're moving factories and finding new ways to ship things. Britannia's CEO said, "We have taken measures to ensure the supply channels that we have now are not dependent on the Hormuz Strait." This helps keep things running smoothly.
Pension is salary, but family pension isn't! This is a key tax rule pensioners need to know. Pension is taxed as salary, letting you claim a standard deduction. Family pension, however, isn't salary because there's no employer link. Understanding this difference helps avoid tax trouble.