USCIS ends cheque, money order payments In a major procedural shift, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discontinued payments by cheque and money order for all immigration filings. Beginning this week, applicants must authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw funds directly from a US bank…
Growth in bank credit to industry eased to 7.3 per cent in September 2025, compared with 8.9 per cent in the same period a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Friday.On a year-on-year basis, non-food bank credit rose 10.2 per cent as of the fortnight ended September 19, 2025,…
Satish Shah’s demise left the Indian film and television industry in deep shock. The veteran actor, best remembered for his impeccable comic timing and charming screen presence, passed away recently, leaving behind countless memories and a grieving circle of friends, colleagues and admirers. Since his passing, heartfelt tributes have poured in from all corners, reflecting…
Swara Bhasker fondly recalled Salman Khan mentoring her on playing a female lead in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.’ He guided her on entering scenes and smiling correctly. She praised his kindness towards her and her husband. Swara played Princess Chandrika, Salman’s character’s younger sister, in the 2015 film. Swara Bhasker fondly remembered her time on…
Jugal Hansraj may be best known for his charming role in Aditya Chopra’s romantic drama ‘Mohabbatein’, but his tryst with fame began much earlier, as a child star in Shekhar Kapur’s emotional masterpiece ‘Masoom’. The film, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, told a touching story about family, forgiveness, and innocence. Jugal played young Rahul…
Rohit Arya, dead body arrival at JJ Hospital in Mumbai. Photo by Imtiyaz Shaikh MUMBAI: For three tense hours on Thursday afternoon, Rohit Aarrya held 17 children, a 75-year-old grandmother, and a studio staffer hostage inside a Powai recording studio. By evening, the standoff ended in gunfire — the children were rescued, and Aarrya lay…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to celebrate his 60th birthday on 2 November, and as always, the King of wit found a way to keep fans entertained. Known for his sharp humour and unfiltered fan interactions, SRK left the internet in splits during his Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.During…
The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Prelims Result 2025 soon on its official website — sbi.co.in. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination held on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025, can check their qualifying status for the Mains exam once the result link is activated….
In a recent interview, the mastermind behind ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ candidly discussed the fierce competition they faced from ‘Thamma’ for screen time. Thankfully, they were able to carve out enough showings for their film. He expressed that while major productions often claim the limelight first, he accepts this industry norm. Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam…
Jemimah Rodrigues was the ray of hope for Team India women in every sense in the semi-final win over Australia (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Jemimah Rodrigues’ unforgettable night at the DY Patil Stadium was made even more special as she was named both the Player of the Match and Best Fielder after India’s stunning five-wicket win…
