A touching incident took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. While addressing a public gathering, PM Modi noticed a young boy in the crowd holding a hand-drawn portrait of him. Concerned that the child had been holding it for a long time, the Prime Minister asked the organisers to...
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers departing from London Heathrow Airport following a disruption in third-party passenger processing systems caused by a cyberattack. The airline warned that the incident could lead to delays in the check-in process and advised travellers to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport. In an...
New Delhi: India has officially responded to the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa holders, a move that could significantly impact Indian IT professionals and companies operating in the United States. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “studying the full...
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the highest honour in Indian cinema. The award will be presented to him during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony scheduled for September 23, 2025. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the decision on X (formerly Twitter), stating,...
Lucknow, September 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the fifth phase of the ambitious “Mission Shakti-5.0” campaign at Lok Bhavan auditorium, focusing on women’s safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the transformative changes in women’s status since 2017, emphasizing that women’s respect and empowerment remain a top priority...
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Following the recent disaster in the Nandanagar area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the affected region on Saturday to review ongoing relief and rescue operations. The CM met with affected families, inquiring about their well-being and assuring them of all necessary assistance. During the field visit, Chief Minister...
New Delhi: Opposition leaders slammed the Narendra Modi government after US President Donald Trump announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 annually, a move expected to significantly impact Indian professionals in the United States. The fee hike, effective September 21, applies to both new and existing H-1B visa holders. Rahul Gandhi,...
Nagapattinam: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Saturday criticized the ruling DMK government for imposing multiple restrictions on his political rallies, questioning why similar conditions are not enforced during visits of the Prime Minister or Home Minister. Speaking at a massive rally in Puthur, he alleged that the government disrupted power supplies...
Mumbai, September 20: Kunal Bahl, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank India judge, shared an inspiring story on social media about how a career setback became a turning point in his life. The former CEO and co-founder of Snapdeal, one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, recounted how his H‑1B visa application at Microsoft was rejected in...
Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who won hearts with their performances in the film Saiyaara, are reportedly in a committed relationship. Their on-screen chemistry had sparked rumours of a real-life romance, which now appear to be true. According to sources close to YRF’s Aditya Chopra, the duo grew close while shooting for Saiyaara, with...