The United States has expanded its screening and vetting requirements of social media accounts to cover several additional non-immigrant visa categories, including H-3, K, Q, R, S, T and U visas, as part of tighter security checks during visa processing. The move is unlikely to affect large numbers of Indian applicants, but it signals broader…
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly proposed last week that he and US president Donald Trump issue a public call for Iranians to take to the streets against their government, but Trump rejected the idea, citing the high risk to civilians, according to two US officials and an Israeli source cited by Axios. “Why the…
Imagine boarding a flight from a small city airport that barely existed a few years ago, that’s the kind of connectivity India is now aiming to expand. The Centre has given the green signal to UDAN 2.0, a revamped version of the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik scheme, with an outlay of over Rs 28,000…
India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The Delhi High Court has directed major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain.A single-judge bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that…
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the exam schedule for the Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander Combined Competitive Examination 2025. According to the official press note, the examination will be conducted on April 5 and April 6, 2026, in two shifts each day.Candidates who have registered for the exam will soon…
Back in 2024, director Denis Villeneuve announced that the final chapter in his sci-fi saga, ‘Dune: Part Three’, will arrive in cinemas on Dcember 18, 2026. The film starring Timothee Chalamet in the lead, along with Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor Joy and Robert Pattinson, picked its release date and even booked IMAX theatres for…
Volkswagen India is preparing to launch the updated Volkswagen Taigun in the Indian market. The SUV has been spotted testing on multiple occasions, indicating that its debut is imminent. The recent launch of its sibling, the Skoda Kushaq facelift, further suggests that the Taigun’s arrival is near. The facelifted Taigun is expected to be introduced…
INDORE: A dispute over the commercial use of a penthouse in a residential society turned fatal in Indore after a man allegedly rammed his car into a group of residents, killing a woman and injuring others in Sagar Township under the Lasudia police station late on Wednesday.Police said the accused, Mohit Choudhary, allegedly drove the…
American politician Brandon Gill has once again entered the social media hot waters after he made a remark on a video of Chhat Puja celebrations in Texas being circulated across social media. Taking to X, the Congressman representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District claimed he did not want third world religious communities taking place in his…
Around 80% of Qatar’s LNG exports are directed to Asia, but higher prices are forcing India to look for alternative supplies. (AI image) The US-Iran war has had far reaching implications beyond the immediate rise in global oil and gas prices. The Middle East conflict has led to hits on key energy infrastructure in Gulf…
