NEW DELHI: The Centre told Supreme Court Friday that visa and consular services, which are outsourced, offered to lakhs of Indian nationals, OCIs and foreign visa applicants were severely impacted in Indian missions in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra (Australia) as Delhi high court had quashed the selection of private service providers.“We outsource…
Quote of the day by former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau (Photo courtesy: Yousuf Karsh) Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay. Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. In 1965, he was picked up by police for…
NEW DELHI: When it comes to wooing investors and facilitating sustained investments Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha have emerged as the top performing states in the first ever ‘Investment Friendliness Index’ released by NITI Aayog on Friday.The states scored well over 50 on a scale of 1-100 in the index covering all 36…
Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ has lived up to its massive pre-release buzz, registering a strong opening at the Indian box office. The film starring Matt Damon in the lead, matched the pre-release box office expectations to score a Rs 20 crore opening in India. Despite its Adults Only (A) certification, the film still managed to…
The mood may feel a shade grey today. Not disastrous, just heavy enough to test patience. The Moon presses on your emotional side, and Saturn, your ruler, slows movement, so even ordinary hurdles can irritate you more than usual.Work may not go as planned from the start. A delay, a lost document, stress from traffic…
Ask ten dog lovers to name the most beautiful dog breed, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some people love fluffy dogs, while others prefer sleek, athletic ones. Some fall for bright blue eyes, while others can’t resist a happy face and a wagging tail. Still, there are a few breeds that almost always…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The final ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday may not be Rohit Sharma‘s last match for India after all. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday dismissed retirement speculation and reiterated that the senior opener remains firmly in India’s ODI plans.The clarification comes amid uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s future…
NEW DELHI: Women formed the majority of NEET-UG candidates and qualifiers again in 2026, but their representation thinned sharply at the very top, with only 30 women among the 138 candidates scoring 690 or more.Women accounted for 13.3 lakh of 22.8 lakh registrations, or 58.5%, and 6.5 lakh of 11.2 lakh candidates who qualified in…
LONDON: Andy Burnham promised to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the country’s floundering Labour govt as he was officially declared party leader on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to take office as prime minister on July 20.The former mayor of Greater Manchester was the only contender in the centre-left party’s leadership…
CHENNAI: With a slate of crucial free trade agreements (FTAs) operationalised, the textile industry is upbeat on export opportunities. The UK deal, which kicked in on Wednesday, eliminates tariffs of up to 12% and brings parity with key competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam. While companies of all sizes are actively negotiating orders, concerns remain that…