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The election schedule is tight this year. Will political parties also spend less on freebies? The dates for India’s 2026 elections have been announced. Four big states and one Union Territory will vote between April 9 and April 29, and the results will be declared on May 4. These elections are interesting because they are…
The British High Commission in India has announced that the UK visa costs are changing from today, April 8, 2026. Sharing a post on microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the High Commission said the changes are aimed at making the visa process more streamlined and digital. “UK visa costs are changing from 8…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. What…
MUMBAI: Bank lending is back in favour. In FY26 it reclaimed primacy in financing India’s commercial sector, its share of total resource flows climbing to a three-year high, as per RBI’s April bulletin.The shift is stark. Total resource flows reached Rs 44.7 lakh crore in FY26, while nonfood bank credit surged to Rs 29.2 lakh…
Sri Lanka, who were co-hosts of the tournament, had already been eliminated from semifinal contention and were unable to close their campaign with a victory. (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has chosen to step aside from his position following the team’s narrow five-run defeat to Pakistan in their final…
Veteran actor Prakash Raj mourns his mother’s passing at 86. Meanwhile, AR Murugadoss faces budget overrun accusations for ‘Madharaasi’. Excitement builds for Allu Arjun’s potential collaboration with Basil Joseph in ‘AA25’. Rishab Shetty has unfollowed most accounts on Instagram, sparking speculation. Prabhas is slated to join ‘Kalki 2898 AD 2’ shoot soon. South cinema saw…
The Indian-American community raised the issue of growing online hatred against India and Indians and sought answers from Elon Musk’s X as to why such hate comments are being allowed on the platform. American journalist Matt Forney recently called for violence against Indians and Indian places of worship — veiled as a prediction– and deleted…
Something big has happened in China’s military, and it matters to countries like India China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, has removed two very powerful generals from their jobs. One of them, Zhang Youxia, was one of the most senior officers in the Chinese army and also someone very close to Xi. This is surprising because…
How new H-1B fees could disrupt international teacher hiring in US schools. (AI Image) Rural and under-resourced school districts across the United States may face major staffing challenges as changes to the federal H-1B visa program raise costs and create uncertainty for hiring international teachers. Experts warn that districts already struggling with shortages in high-demand…
At least 23 people were injured after a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday and triggered a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake.The quake hit at about 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, around 80 kilometres off the…
