Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Simu Das (Pic credit: CM Office Assam) NEW DELHI: A mysterious early-morning phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma scrambling for answers. The PM simply asked him, “Have you met Simu?” — a name that Sarma shockingly didn’t recognise.Go Beyond The…
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The United States’ latest immigration policy is turning routine visa appointments into unpredictable gambles. Mandatory social-media screening for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, effective from December 15, 2025, has triggered widespread cancellations and deferments at consulates worldwide, according to a TNN report. For many, careers, travel plans, and family commitments are now hostage…
LUCKNOW: The Lucknow police commissionerate on Wednesday arrested former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur for allegedly abusing his position as superintendent of police, Deoria, in 1999 to fraudulently secure an industrial plot in the name of his wife through forged identities and fabricated documents.According to a complaint filed by Sanjay Sharma of Rajajipuram at Thana Talkatora…
IndiGo, commanding approximately 65% of India’s domestic aviation sector, has cancelled over 5,000 flights this month. Fresh trouble for IndiGo? India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, may be in for more trouble after a week which saw thousands of flights being cancelled. India’s competition watchdog is considering launching an investigation into IndiGo to determine…
Rovman Powell of Dubai Capitals Rovman Powell grew up in Bannister, a tiny Jamaican community where dreams are bigger than opportunities.Today, the swashbuckling batter stands as one of the most recognisable faces in world T20 cricket. He has been retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction,…
Bihar BSSC Sports Trainer recruitment 2025: The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sports Trainer under the Sports Department, Government of Bihar. A total of 379 vacancies have been announced, and the online application process for the Bihar BSSC Sports Trainer Recruitment 2025 is currently underway. Candidates…
Rajya Sabha-nominated MP Sudha Murty on Tuesday urged the government to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in primary and high schools, emphasising its importance in shaping young minds. She highlighted that the song is not just a patriotic ritual but a tool to instill courage, sacrifice, and a sense of belonging among students, helping them…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya says maintaining a positive mindset has enabled him to return to the field “stronger, bigger and better” after injury setbacks that triggered moments of self-doubt. His comeback from a near two-month break due to a left quadriceps injury played a crucial role in India’s…
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday condemned the deadly Goa restaurant fire, blaming the tragedy on the government’s lax regulations. He questioned whether invoking “Vande Mataram” takes precedence over accountability in such incidents and alleged that the BJP enables accused individuals to flee the country, further aggravating the situation.Speaking to ANI, Yadav said,…