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US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to India on the occasion of 77th Republic Day, describing the relationship between the two countries as a “historic partnership” between the world’s oldest and largest democracies.In a message shared on X by the US Embassy in India, Trump said, “On behalf of the people…
Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. His close colleague Mohanlal expressed immense delight, affectionately calling him ‘Ichakka’ and extending heartfelt congratulations. This recognition celebrates Mammootty’s significant contributions to the arts, marking a proud moment for the industry and the nation. Mohanlal has extended heartfelt wishes to his co-star Mammootty,…
MUMBAI: A study of state finances by RBI shows that while the fiscal deficit of Indian states has widened modestly in recent years, funding patterns have become more market-driven and disciplined, with growth headroom differing sharply between younger and more mature states.The consolidated gross fiscal deficit of states peaked at 4.1% of GDP in 2020-21…
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
The United States Department of State has officially announced the expansion of its visa-bond pilot programme, listing a series of countries whose nationals may have to pay a refundable bond when applying for US business or tourist visas. The updated list, issued on Jan 8, 2026, specifies who will be affected, and when the rule…
Bangladesh is in the list of countries that will be subjected to visa bonds from January 21, 2026, as per the data from the US Government of State. The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced that from January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi citizens applying for B1/B2 visas, used for short-term business and tourism travel, may be…
US President Donald Trump purchased around $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December, his latest financial disclosures showed. The investments included up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery bonds bought shortly after the companies announced their merger.The disclosures, posted Thursday and Friday, showed that most of Trump’s…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu’s lawyer refutes a $1.7 billion bond order in his divorce case, calling it invalid and made a year ago on an emergency application. The lawyer claims the judge was misled, stating Vembu offered 50% of his ZCPL shares, which his wife refused. A report recently said that a US court has…
People often describe dogs as loving, cats as selective and snakes as indifferent, but that simple comparison misses how differently each species relates to humans. Snakes do not lick hands or wag tails when they recognise someone, so their behaviour leaves keepers wondering whether attachment is possible at all. Yet people who live with snakes…
Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of Santhakumari Amma, mother of superstar Mohanlal. She passed away at 90. Mohanlal shared a deep bond with his mother, often expressing his love and seeking her blessings. This connection was evident in his social media posts. Santhakumari Amma’s influence on Mohanlal’s life and career is remembered by fans and…
