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An Indian-origin tech professional working in US has shared an emotional account of being unable to see his dying mother, saying visa delays left him trapped in a choice. He calls this the “biggest regret of my life.”Gautam Dey works in US on an H-1B visa and described on LinkedIn how his mother passed away…
2025 కొత్త సంవత్సరం కేంద్రంలోని మోదీ ప్రభుత్వ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ వినియోగదారులకు రిలీఫ్ అందించింది.తాజాగా కమర్షియల్ ఎల్పీజీ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ ధర రూ.14-16 తగ్గింది. 19 కిలోల కమర్షియల్ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ ధరలపై కంపెనీలు ఈ తగ్గింపు వర్తిస్తుంది. NEW DELHI: State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday announced a nearly 50% increase in commercial LPG cylinder rates, while keeping the prices of domestic LPG, petrol,…
NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The digital application will be for both inclusion and renunciation.All applications will be submitted electronically through the portal https://ociservices.gov.in. The amended rule also provides for inclusion of minors as OCI…
NEW DELHI: Government on Friday released a detailed clarification on the Great Nicobar Project, calling it a strategic initiative to strengthen India’s presence in the Andaman Sea. It said the project sought to “balance port-led growth with calibrated environmental safeguards” while keeping protection of indigenous communities at the core of its overall planning.The clarification, in…
DHAKA: Hardline Jamaat-backed opposition MP Akhter Hossen has warned about a possible influx of Muslims into Bangladesh from neighbouring India, alleging a potential “conspiracy being hatched in the region” to burden his country with a refugee crisis.Hossen did not name the “region” in India he had in mind. However, his statements were seen by many…
NEW DELHI: Desperate times call for desperate measures. Full service Air India is planning to make meals optional on its domestic and short international (under two hour) flights. Once this “unbundling” rolls out in the next month or two, passengers opting out of meals could have upwards of Rs 250 shaved off their ticket price….
Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…
In Lucknow, 19-year-old Sarah Moin has scored 98.75 per cent (best of four subjects) in the ISC Class 12 examinations, turning her result into a story of determination. She lives with both visual and hearing impairment and is also battling sarcoidosis. Despite this, she emerged as one of the top performers in her school, scoring…
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ has officially locked in a global IMAX premiere date on December 17, 2027. The Marvel superhero film, which serves as a follow-up to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, will now officially set itself up for a release on large screen formats, according to an announcement made during an earnings call by IMAX Corporation. ‘Avengers: Secret…
Photo credits: Principles of News Cracking the UPSC civil services examination is often seen as a test of intelligence, however, it’s more than that. But when Priya Kumari secured rank 232 in this year’s examination, her journey showd that it’s more like a test of endurance and resilience as much as it is about preparation….
