Indian founder shares experience of his US visa denial. Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav, a co-founder of a bamboo-based kids’ wear brand, shared the experience of getting his US visa for tourism purposes, getting rejected over inadequate ties to India. “I built a Series A company from scratch, employ 100+ people, have backing from top VCs…
In the three months since the conflict began, Russia has continued to be the dominant player in India’s crude oil imports. (AI image) US President Donald Trump announced in February that India would stop buying Russian crude oil and step up energy ties with the United States of America. Four months after that, India’s Russian…
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Adidas Trionda match ball on the pitch prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Germany and Slovakia at Red Bull Arena on November 17, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo/Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup will return to North America in 2026, 32 years after the United States…
SBTE Bihar releases diploma semester II/I, IV and VI results 2026 online Bihar SBTE Result 2026: The State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Bihar has officially declared the results for the Diploma Semester II/I, IV, and VI Examination 2026 (Even) today, June 9, 2026. As previously scheduled, the board activated the result portal at exactly…
Actor Sandhya Mridul expressed anger after a young domestic worker was denied haircuts at two salons, highlighting systemic discrimination. Her mother had to plead for the service, underscoring the need for dignity and respect for all. Mridul emphasized this reflects a broader societal mindset, not just isolated incidents, sparking a debate on domestic help treatment….
The government provided Rs 1.23 lakh crore to oil marketing companies to help keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for 78 days following the outbreak of the Middle East crisis, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The source told PTI that fertiliser minister seeks doubling of Rs 1.77 lakh cr budgeted subsidy for FY27 from finance…
Diane Hendricks’ rise to billionaire status stands out in modern American business for its simplicity rather than spectacle. Unlike tech founders or consumer brand moguls, her wealth was built in the unglamorous but essential world of building materials and contractor supply chains. Born and raised in Wisconsin on a dairy farm, she co-founded ABC Supply…
In a step towards introducing market-based coal trading, the government on Tuesday notified rules for setting up coal exchanges aimed at improving price discovery, boosting transparency and modernising the country’s coal supply chain.The ministry of coal on Tuesday said the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have been published, creating a regulatory framework for establishing and operating…
Mohammed Siraj has been ruled out of India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England after being advised rest as part of his workload management programme, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to help the fast bowler recover ahead of a busy international season. Prasidh Krishna…
Nishant with father Nitish (File photo) The educational qualifications of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, has been revealed after he filed his nomination for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections as an NDA candidate.According to the affidavit submitted with his nomination papers, Nishant Kumar did not complete his…
