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A passport is more than a booklet. For thousands of Indians, getting a passport is like a dream come true. It is a gateway to opportunity, education and dream travel. To make this possible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has standardised the passport application process across the country via the Passport Seva Programme. However,…
Actor Kamaal R Khan, also known as KRK, has been placed in judicial custody following his involvement in the Oshiwara firing case. The Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court ordered his detention after his police remand concluded. Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R Khan, who is popularly known as KRK, has been sent to judicial custody…
Today promises to be a delightful mix of bold confidence and unwavering direction, ideal for enjoying social occasions and family celebrations. Expect minor travel hiccups, but with a little foresight, you’ll navigate them like a pro. Love is in the air, and professional trajectories are on an upswing, particularly for those in academia and the…
India is planning a big trade deal with the European Union (EU), and that’s good news. A trade deal means countries agree to buy and sell things to each other more easily. If this deal starts (hopefully next year), both India and Europe can get cheaper goods, sell more products, and create more jobs. This…
Democratic Ohio attorney general candidate Elliot Forhan announced a plan to execute President Donald Trump following a hypothetical trial and guilty verdict in a video posted to X on Tuesday. In the viral video, Forhan stated that he would pursue the president’s conviction, resulting in capital punishment. “Hi, this is Elliot Forhan, candidate for Ohio…
Chennai: Renault said the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could significantly strengthen its manufacturing and export strategy in India, positioning its Chennai facility as a key global hub for vehicles and auto components. With tariff barriers expected to moderate, the French automaker aims to leverage higher localisation, expanded component exports, and new model…
New Delhi: Election Commission Tuesday told Supreme Court that the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act empowered and enabled EC to devise a distinct procedure for special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accused petitioner NGO, which has challenged the validity of the exercise, of having a track record of attempting to…
Rahul Dravid (Getty Images) Former India coach Rahul Dravid has tipped India as strong favourites to defend their T20 World Cup crown, starting February 7. Dravid, who celebrated the fulfilment of a long-held dream on June 29, 2024, when India ended a 13-year ICC title drought, believes the current team’s approach under Suryakumar Yadav and…
Mumbai: Stocks of companies that could potentially gain from the India-EU trade deal saw their prices rally in Tuesday’s relatively steady market. At the same time, companies that may face increased competition from their European counterparts saw their stock prices dip.Apex Frozen Foods, a seafood company that’s a major shrimp exporter from India, saw its…
New Delhi: India and EU may have agreed to slash import duty on wine and beer, but the impact is unlikely to be significant in these segments, although those consuming vodka and Irish whiskey stand to benefit, provided states do not raise taxes and companies don’t pocket the margins, reports Sidhartha. Industry sources said there…
