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Parent Boost Visitor Visa: Parents of New Zealand citizens get extended stay; Five-year permit, extendable to 10

Besagarahalli and Kesturu in Maddur Taluk have been selected for India’s PMSG-MBY Model Solar Village Programme, aiming to boost solar power generation. These villages, meeting the population and grid connectivity criteria, are now “Potential Candidates.” From July 2024 to December 2025, the village with the highest solar adoption will receive Rs 1 crore.

Akshay Bardapurkar, the Planet Marathi founder, faces charges. Mulund Police filed an FIR against him and others. The charges include forgery and fraudulent loan transactions. Film producer Soumya Vilekar filed a petition. She alleges a fabricated partnership deed was used to secure loans. Loans from Axis Bank and Deutsche Bank are under scrutiny.

A Bareilly man was acquitted of rape and criminal intimidation by a special Pocso court after the victim admitted to filing a false case to pressure him into marriage. The victim’s mother corroborated this, stating they acted on a constable’s advice.

Uttar Pradesh aims to become India’s rural tourism capital, as declared at the Rural Tourism Conclave 2025 in Lucknow. Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh emphasized villages as the soul of India, highlighting the shift towards authentic rural experiences. The state has identified 234 villages for tourism development, offering financial support and promoting homestays.

Railway Protection Force discovered 5.22 kilograms of Ganja at Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station. The estimated value of the seized contraband is Rupees Four Lakh. The Ganja was found in an unclaimed bag at the station yard. Excise officials confirmed the substance. A case is registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Get ready for a nostalgic trip as ‘Single Pasanga’ presents its ‘Recreation Round’ this weekend! Contestants will reimagine iconic Tamil film moments with a modern twist. Judge Alya Manasa stuns by recreating Trisha’s look from the song GOAT. The episode promises stunning dance sequences inspired by cult classics.

South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke has made history by becoming the first ODI cricketer to begin his career with four consecutive scores of fifty or more. The South African batter achieved this milestone during the second ODI against Australia, scoring a fluent 88. India’s Navjot Singh Sidhu had achieved the feat in 1987 but in…

Ashish Yadav, Office Superintendent at Banaras Locomotive Works, has achieved a new milestone. Railway Sports Promotion Board, New Delhi, appointed him selector for the Indian Railways Under-23 cricket team. The selection camp is scheduled in Visakhapatnam. Yadav, a former Ranji Trophy player, expressed his commitment to providing opportunities and guidance to young talents.

Awez Darbar, son of music composer Ismail Darbar, has made a name for himself in dance and social media. He gained recognition for his innovative dance moves and engaging short-form content, amassing millions of followers. Beyond content creation, Awez co-founded Atrangz, a creative studio, and has collaborated with Bollywood stars, solidifying his position as a…