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Is your US visa approved? Those contemplating a visit to the US are likely to face this question more often. With the country tightening visa rules, nothing can be taken for granted.Even a routine US visa renewal can turn into a hassle that didn’t exist earlier. A small lapse or moment of carelessness can undo…
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday assured that the first batch of 50 students selected for admission to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Reasi would not be allowed to suffer because of NMC’s withdrawal of permission to run the…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has formed a high-profile advisory council, including tech titans and defense leaders, to guide a massive $1.5 trillion national security spending plan. The initiative aims to bolster American self-reliance by investing in critical technologies and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly China. A new $10 billion fund will back companies in…
Renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has sharply criticized the National Awards, deeming the selection process “deeply flawed” and devoid of artistic integrity. He asserts that recent winners represent the “worst films of the year,” attributing the decline to biased juries. Gopalakrishnan even suggested abolishing the awards if this trend persists, lamenting the promotion of mediocrity over…
Sarfaraz Khan and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Wednesday alleged religious bias by Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan for national team duties.“Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname! #justasking. We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter,” Shama…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja, who serves as India’s vice-captain in the ongoing Test series against West Indies, discussed his exclusion from the ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour.He mentioned that the team management had communicated with him about the decision. Despite his omission, Jadeja remains committed to performing…
Rahul Soreng bowls (Photo Credit: @virendersehwag on X) Rahul Soreng, whose father was martyred in the Pulwama attack, has earned a spot in the Haryana Under-19 cricket team, receiving congratulations from former Indian cricket opener Virender Sehwag.Since 2019, Rahul has been studying at Sehwag International School. Following the Pulwama attack, Sehwag had initiated free education…
Panaji: With a central empowered committee (CEC) seeking a ban on an ornamental plant, conocarpus, in India due to ecological concerns, botanists and others flagged the use of a garden plant, nerium oleander, in Goa, for landscaping highways, stating that although it is beautiful, it’s highly toxic.CEC’s recommendation to the Supreme Court to direct states…
