Starting August 1, 2025, Indian applicants for US visas must collect their passports in person or opt for home/office delivery for INR 1,200. This new rule eliminates third-party pickups to enhance security. Applicants can collect from designated centers with required documents, or from the US Embassy/Consulate if not collected within specified timelines.
Aviation security regulations strictly prohibit certain items in cabin baggage to ensure passenger safety. Firearms, explosives, sharp objects, flammable liquids, and toxic substances are among the banned items. Restrictions also apply to liquids, large electronics, tools, and biological materials. Violations can result in fines, legal action, or flight cancellation, emphasizing the importance of adhering to…
A parliamentary panel has observed that India’s Artificial Insemination program faces hurdles due to low semen production and a shortage of trained personnel. Currently, only 30% of breedable bovines are covered, lagging behind developed nations. The panel recommends nationwide availability of sex-sorted semen to boost female progeny and address stray cattle issues.
Despite Elon Musk’s departure, the Pentagon’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to scrutinize 400,000 contracts and grants, aiming for savings from fiscal year 2026. DOGE, with its dozen-strong team, has already adjusted or terminated 390 contracts, claiming over $20 billion in savings.
Cricketers, including Michael Clarke, Richie Benaud, and Yuvraj Singh, have faced cancer battles, highlighting the disease’s impact across generations. Clarke recently underwent his sixth skin cancer surgery, urging fans to take preventive measures.
Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Amaran’ achieves global success, grossing over Rs. 350 crore and winning accolades at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards. This triumph elevates his career as he prepares for his upcoming action film, ‘Madharaasi,’ set to release on September 5. Fans eagerly anticipate whether ‘Madharaasi’ will replicate ‘Amaran’s’ success.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China has passed its final load test and is set to become the world’s tallest bridge. Spanning 625 meters above the Beipan River, it will drastically reduce travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes.
The cast and crew of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ joyously welcomed Ganpati Bappa onto their set, creating a spiritual atmosphere filled with devotional chants. Producer Rajan Shahi led the prayers and rituals, with actors Anita Raj, Rohit Purohit, and others participating wholeheartedly.
Around 400 students and staff at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Gurdaspur were stranded due to severe flooding, submerging the school’s ground floor. NDRF and army teams were deployed for rescue operations as rivers in Punjab’s border districts overflowed due to dam water release, impacting several districts.
