The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015, aims to provide pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban households across the country. The scheme targets urban housing shortages, particularly among Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families,…
The United States has finalised new rules for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, introducing stricter identity verification requirements for applicants. The U.S. Department of State published the final regulation in the Federal Register under the title “Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.”…
Daren Sammy (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has expressed frustration after the team’s return home from India was delayed following their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The delay has been caused by international airspace restrictions in the Gulf region due to the ongoing…
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) remains one of the government’s flagship housing schemes aimed at improving home ownership affordability across urban India. The programme provides interest subsidies and financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly those in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.For applicants, documentation plays…
Rishi Kapoor collaborated with his legendary father Raj Kapoor on films like ‘Mera Naam Joker’, ‘Bobby’ and later ‘Prem Rog’ but did you know that the actor had also refused a film with his father and only because it required him to do night shoots. Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra known for movies like ‘Rang De…
Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar’, which released on December 5, has been earning praise for its powerful performances. The film is doing exceptionally well at the box office and has already crossed Rs 350 crore at the domestic box office. However, much before the film hit theatres, social media was abuzz with discussions around the nearly…
The death toll from the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney has risen to 16, including a child, as survivors reveal harrowing details of the attack and question the ‘underprepared’ police response, reports the Daily Mail. The massacre on Sunday targeted a Hanukkah festival full of Jews and is being treated as an act of terrorism….
Picture credit: Sharanya Roy NEW DELHI: As many as 338 Airbus A320 family aircraft of IndiGo, Air India and AI Express have been impacted by the software issue that could potentially cause pilots to lose control amid intense solar storms. These three airlines have completed the update on 189 planes, nearly 56%, by 10 am…
Gen Z is cashing in on U.S. aviation careers paying $300K with no degree The US job market is grappling with a growing shortage in a crucial sector few young people know about. Aviation maintenance technicians, responsible for keeping aircraft safe and operational, are retiring at unprecedented rates. This has created opportunities for Gen Z…
In an age when brain fog, forgetfulness, and digital overload are common, science keeps pointing to one simple, powerful medicine, exercise. Beyond building muscles or burning calories, regular movement can physically reshape the brain and sharpen memory. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 in 4 adults globally are not active enough, leading…