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Former US Ambassador Tim Roemer said Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee for Indians could be revisited after the US-India trade deal. The fee, amid an immigration crackdown, impacts Indian tech professionals and students. Courts or Congress might intervene, while trade negotiations could bring the H-1B issue back to the table.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said many nations are now recognizing Palestine after Spain, Ireland, and Norway did in May 2024. He stressed broad global support for a two-state solution. Dismissing Netanyahu’s claim that a Palestinian state will never exist, Albares expressed confidence in a future of peaceful coexistence.
Yograj Singh, former India cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, urged Kapil Dev to mentor young talent, praising his fearless play and cricketing wisdom. Calling him a childhood friend and rare player, Yograj stressed all ex-cricketers should nurture at least one fast bowler, ensuring India’s cricketing strength and dominance for generations ahead.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit India around the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai from October 7 to 9. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for summit-level talks, just months after Modi’s UK visit. While the UK-India trade deal is signed, it awaits ratification and is likely to take effect in […]
The Enforcement Directorate will question former cricketer Yuvraj Singh over the betting app case on Sept 23. Recently, ex-cricketers Uthappa, Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also appeared before the ED. The ED wants to know the persons who approached these cricketers for promoting the betting app and in what form the payments were made for the […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the postmortem of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore last week, will be conducted again in Guwahati. The post-mortem examination procedure will be done at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital on the morning of Sept 23. It is known that Singer’s […]
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today took over the security command of Noida International Airport. Over 120 CISF personnel have been deployed to safeguard the airport. The Noida airport will be inaugurated on October 30. It is the second international airport in the Delhi NCR, following Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed after Pakistan’s military bombed suspected TTP hideouts in Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials said militants used civilians as human shields. The strike destroyed a bomb-making compound. Videos showed injured children, and the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has announced 34% of its profit for 2024-25 as a bonus. Therefore, at least 41,000 regular workers will receive ₹1.95 L each, and around 30,000 contract workers will get ₹5,500 each. The company shared a net profit of ₹6,394 cr for 2024-25, of which ₹819 cr will be distributed as […]
The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, led by CM Chandrababu Naidu, received relief from the Supreme Court today as it cleared the way for the Vijayawada Utsav. A petition challenging the festival’s organization on Durga Temple lands was dismissed, with the Supreme Court bench rejecting the petitioner’s objections.
The Supreme Court today issued an independent finding in the AAIB’s preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash, which highlighted pilot lapses as “irresponsible.” The Court issued notices to the Centre and the Director General of Civil Aviation in response to a plea demanding an independent, fair, and expeditious investigation into the tragedy.
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan praised PM Modi’s ability to make the impossible possible, highlighting his strong relationships with world leaders like Trump and Putin. He noted that despite the US imposing a 50% tariff on India, Trump has always regarded Modi as a great friend. Radhakrishnan made these remarks while releasing two sets of Modi’s speeches.
At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed in today’s airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Matre Dara village, Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Eight LS-6 bombs caused massive destruction. Many others are injured, while rescue teams search rubble. Past counter-terrorism operations in the region have also caused civilian casualties.
The Kerala government has challenged an expert panel’s recommendation to increase the safety distance between stone quarries and residential areas to 150 metres. In a report to the National Green Tribunal, the state highlighted flaws in the panel’s findings. It argued that the existing 50-metre distance is adequate and needs no change.
The Supreme Court criticized parts of the AAIB preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash, calling pilot-related findings “irresponsible.” It issued notices to the Centre and the Director General of Civil Aviation in response to a plea for an independent and expedited investigation. The bench reviewed the report issued on July 12.