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Amid rising tensions between Bangladesh and India over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh has removed the security clearance requirement for Pakistani nationals applying for visas. The MFA issued instructions to Bangladesh missions worldwide to ease visa processing for Pakistanis. This change follows the suspension of consular services in Agartala.
The design of general bogies in express and superfast trains is set to change soon. Many trains with just two coaches have been causing significant discomfort to passengers. To address this, the Railway Department has begun the production of new coaches using LHB technology. These new coaches feature 100 seats, compared to the 90 seats […]
Karnataka ministers criticized the ED for allegedly leaking details of the MUDA site allotment case to the media. They accused the ED of trying to influence the ongoing Lokayukta probe. CM Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi BM, and others are implicated in the case, with Parvathi accused of illegally acquiring 14 MUDA sites in Mysuru.
The World Bank has approved a $188.28 million loan to Maharashtra to boost economic growth in lagging districts. The funds will support district planning, data management, and e-government services, particularly in tourism. The initiative aims to enhance private sector participation, improve public sector coordination, and address development gaps, with performance-based rewards for districts.
On Nelson Mandela’s death anniversary, we remember the iconic South African leader who fought against apartheid and became the country’s first black president in 1994. A symbol of resilience, Mandela spent 27 years in prison, advocating for equality and justice. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, and his legacy continues to inspire global […]
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced delays on the Blue Line due to a cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations on Thursday. The issue, which will only be resolved after operational hours, is expected to cause restricted train speeds throughout the day. The Blue Line serves a large number of daily […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 5, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 81182.74, up 226.41 points or 0.28%, and the Nifty was at 24539.15, up 71.70 points or 0.29%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.72 against the dollar.
The India women’s cricket team is all set to face Australia in the first match of a 3-match ODI series at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. This series is a crucial part of the Indian team’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup next year. Star batter Smriti Mandhana will be responsible for providing a solid […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation and appointed Choi Byung-hyuk, ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new defence minister on Thursday. Yoon’s chief of staff praised Choi as a principled individual dedicated to his duties and committed to regulations.
Telangana food safety officials conducted surprise raids at several shops in the Alwal area of Hyderabad. They seized water bottles worth ₹2 lakh, with many bottles being sold under the brand name “Royal Challenge.” However, the officials discovered that these water bottles were being manufactured in violation of regulations. The officials have sent the water […]
The team behind Siva Karthikeyan’s recenlty sensational biopic “Amaran” is now streaming on Netflix after a huge waitover. The film, based on soldier Mukund Varadarajan, is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, with Sai Pallavi in a prominent role. With over ₹300 crores in worldwide earnings, it remains one of the highest-grossing Tamil films. Fans are hopeful […]
Babar Azam, the top-ranked ODI batter, is struggling to find his form, and ex-captain Shoaib Akhtar has given him an ultimatum. The new management will not consider him in T20s, even for the ODIs, he added. Akhtar said that with a new white-ball coach, Babar must prove himself, particularly by scoring match-winning centuries in the […]
Senior Telangana cadre IAS officer Burra Venkatesham to take charge as the new Chairman of the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on Thursday at 2 pm. Current TGPSC Chairman Mahender Reddy’s tenure was ended on December 3. The state government has issued the official orders. On the occasion, Venkatesham expressed his gratitude to the Telangana […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a ex-SEC commissioner, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a decision praised by the cryptocurrency industry. Atkins has worked with clients in banking, trading, and crypto. He also co-chairs the Digital Chamber of Commerce and is known for advocating for sensible regulations in capital markets.
The wife of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson revealed he had received death threats before being killed in a targeted shooting in mid-Manhattan. Thompson, who led the largest US health insurance company, was shot outside a Hilton hotel while heading to an investment conference. Police are investigating, with the shooter described as a light-skinned man […]