The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a crucial post-study work route for thousands of international students in the US, is once again in the crosshairs of America’s immigration debate, after federal authorities alleged widespread fraud and abuse within the system.US immigration authorities claim to have identified more than 10,000 students linked to “highly suspect employers”…
Budh Vakri Gochar (Mercury retrograde) starts on July 7, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Mercury, also known as Budh, is connected to communication, travel, trade, documents, agreements, technology, and decision-making. When Budh is retrograde, there can be confusion in these areas of your life during this time. Because of this tendency for confusion, be cautious during…
(Image credits: Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the newlyweds, discreetly met with Prince William and Kate Middleton while they were in the final stages of their wedding ceremony held in Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, as per various reports. The UK royals had a quick huddle with the renowned pop star and…
Ex-Met officer jailed seven years for raping fellow police officer. A former Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a fellow officer after a New Year’s eve party in London.Rupert Edwards, 33, was convicted of raping the woman after accompanying her to her home in the early hours of…
Bees are among the world’s most important pollinators, helping sustain ecosystems and supporting the production of many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Yet bee populations have been declining for years due to habitat loss, pesticides, diseases, parasites and climate change. More recently, another potential threat has entered the conversation: the rapid expansion of data centres….
The Central University of Rajasthan will hold odd semester classes online from July 15 to August 14, 2026, as a precaution against possible El Niño conditions and below-normal rainfall. The move aims to conserve water resources while ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. The Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) has decided to conduct classes for the upcoming…
CBSE second board exam 2026 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for the second board examinations for Secondary School Examination 2026, with papers set to begin May 15, 2026, and conclude May 21, 2026. The date sheet issued from Dwarka, New Delhi, carries subject-wise schedules for core, language, elective and…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday submitted a breach of privilege notice in Parliament against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his address to the nation after his 131st Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.Calling it a “blatant abuse of power”, the MP from Alappuzha said that the address…
The National Testing Agency is expected to publish the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key and candidates’ response sheets shortly. Aspirants will be able to estimate their scores, verify recorded responses, and challenge disputed answers online by paying the prescribed non-refundable objection fee within the notified deadline. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set…
A UK-based businessman has launched a £1 million-plus legal battle against Britain’s largest water company, claiming a devastating moorland wildfire destroyed prized grouse breeding grounds, killed wildlife and wiped out years of conservation work on his Lancashire estate.David Livesey, the former chief executive of estate agency group Connells, is seeking £1,034,600 in damages from United…