Canada rejects 62% of student visas in 2025, the toughest stance in a decade: Who’s paying the price?

Canada’s student visa rejection rate has hit a decade high of 62% in 2025, with Indian applicants facing up to 80% refusals. Stricter financial proof, tougher documentation checks, and new post-study work permit rules are reshaping Canada’s stance on international education. The clampdown leaves students, families, and universities bearing the brunt of Ottawa’s tighter immigration…

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When Janki Bodiwala felt nervous on ‘Shaitaan’ set, Ajay Devgn gave her THIS advice

Janki Bodiwala, recognized for her role in ‘Shaitaan,’ shared her experience of filming intense scenes with Ajay Devgn. She recounted feeling nervous during a physical altercation scene, but Devgn encouraged her to fully commit to the role for authenticity. Bodiwala appreciated Devgn’s support in making her comfortable, which helped her deliver a compelling performance in…

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‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ Box Office collection day 7 – Kalyani Priyadarshan’s superhero film nears Rs 50 crore mark

Dominic Arun’s superhero film, ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,’ starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy, is performing well at the box office, earning Rs 46 crore in India after seven days. The film faced controversy over a dialogue perceived as offensive to Kannadigas, prompting an apology and promise of edits from the production house.

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Delhi rains: SpiceJet issues advisory; urges passengers to check flight status

SpiceJet issued a travel advisory due to heavy rains disrupting flight operations in Delhi, warning passengers of potential delays and cancellations. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain and thunderstorms. Rising water levels in the Yamuna River prompted evacuations from low-lying areas, with authorities establishing relief camps and deploying disaster response teams.

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Los Angeles school district settles lawsuit, pledges high-dose tutoring to fix pandemic learning loss

Los Angeles Unified School District will implement a recovery plan. This follows a lawsuit regarding remote learning during the pandemic. The plan includes tutoring for over 100,000 students. Additional support will be available to 250,000 students. The district will track student progress and provide teacher training. The goal is to address learning gaps. Court approval…

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‘Man of Tomorrow’ set for July 2027 release

James Gunn’s “Superman” is getting a sequel titled “Man of Tomorrow,” slated for release on July 9, 2027. The announcement, accompanied by artwork depicting Superman and Lex Luthor, follows the commercial success of “Superman,” which grossed $352 million domestically and marked a significant milestone for DC since “Wonder Woman” in 2017. David Corenswet and Nicholas…

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Gross savings, less taxing: From shampoo to sev, GST rejig expected to revive consumption demand; FMCG packs to see price cut

Ahead of the festive season, the GST cut on household staples and medicines is set to boost consumption and ease prices. Companies anticipate increased demand for various products, with tax cut benefits passed on through price reductions or increased grammage. This move is expected to energize consumer sentiment, particularly in rural areas, and stimulate growth…

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Data snooping: Google hit with $425m verdict, accused of tracking users; case covers 98m people

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425 million for violating user privacy by collecting data even when tracking was disabled. The class-action lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged Google gathered user information for eight years through apps like Uber and Instagram, despite privacy assurances. This ruling adds to Google’s growing list of privacy battles,…

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Gross savings, less taxing; GST rejig expected to revive demand; FMCG packs to get cheaper

Ahead of the festive season, the GST cut on household staples and medicines is set to boost consumption and ease prices. Companies anticipate increased demand for various products, with tax cut benefits passed on through price reductions or increased grammage. This move is expected to energize consumer sentiment, particularly in rural areas, and stimulate growth…

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