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US mission in India said it issued more than one million non-immigrant visas for the second year in a row. This includes a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians. Washington is also working to formally establish a US-base to renew H-1B visas in that country in 2025. In the past […]
Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people in a car attack in Zhuhai on November 11, was sentenced to death on Friday. The 62-year-old deliberately drove through people exercising outside a sports complex, making it China’s deadliest attack since 2014. Fan, who pleaded guilty, cited personal frustrations, a broken marriage, and dissatisfaction with divorce settlements as […]
Congress approached center seeking a separate memorial place for former PM Manmohan Singh. He died at 92 on Thursday. Congress leader Avinash Pandey said that the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Manmohan Singh’s family are in talks with the government. Kharge wrote to PM Narendra Modi, seeking a memorial space for Singh’s funeral, which will […]
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in several states on December 27th and 28th due to the interaction of Western Disturbance with easterly winds. States like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat may experience thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall during this period.
As 2024 ends, Zomato’s year-end report highlights key food trends, reflecting changing consumer preferences. Biryani and pizza topped the list of most ordered items, with 9,13,99,110 biryani orders and 5,84,46,908 pizza orders across India. The report also includes statistics from Blinkit, Zomato’s quick commerce service, offering insights into evolving consumer behavior.
Madras High Court took suo motu cognizance of Anna University sexual assault case. It also directed Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report on the incident. This came after an advocate, R Varalakshmi, noted lapses in the police investigation. This includes the exposure of survivor’s identity through a reportedly leaked FIR. She […]
Two sailors were killed in separate incidents during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, marking the first fatalities since 1998. Nick Smith, 65, from South Australia, was struck by the mainsheet, causing fatal head injuries. Later, Roy Quaden, 55, from Western Australia, was hit by a sail boom. Both sailors were experienced, with decades of […]
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, US colleges are concerned about potential disruptions for international students. With 1.1 million international students, universities are advising early returns, fearing new travel bans. While India and China are not targeted, schools warn new countries could be added, affecting India’s growing student population in the US.
Rescue operations for three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan five days ago while playing were halted due to heavy rains. She was trapped at a depth of 150 feet without food or water. Her rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain on Friday. Rescuers are dug a parallel pit to reach her. […]
Telangana Minister Konda Surekha criticized the neglect of Telangana devotees at Tirumala, alleging it has continued since the previous YSRCP government. During her visit to the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam, she said TTD disregards recommendation letters from Telangana ministers and is in talks with the Andhra Pradesh government to address the issue.
