A government employee shared his experience of a US tourist visa denial in under 20 seconds at the Chennai consulate. (AI photo) A 36-year-old Indian man, a government employee, shared his experience of US tourist visa refusal and explained why it felt more like a humiliation than rejection. The Redditor had to spend a lot…
NEW DELHI: Jharkhand government on Friday said it was ready to consider the demands of protesting students after a delegation of ministers met representatives of the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch.According to the students’ delegation, the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, with the government assuring them that their demands would be considered.“We met the delegation…
Shakib Al Hasan, Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is ready to return home after two years in exile, face trial in the cases against him, including a murder charge, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety, news agency Reuters reported.Shakib, a former lawmaker from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s…
Billionaire Michael Moritz’s newest bet to transform San Francisco is being driven by Crankstart – a private family foundation. Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could improve life in San Francisco, launching a global competition to address the city’s housing affordability crisis and…
“Stop buying petrol, diesel vehicles until govt clarifies stand”: Arvind Kejriwal over E20 fuel concerns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday appealed to people to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles until the government makes its stand clear on E20 fuel.Kejriwal alleged that the government had not conducted proper testing for…
Manchester City’s Rodri . (AP Photo) Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s opening bid for Rodri, with the Premier League club refusing to entertain an offer of around £38.5 million for the Spain international as questions continue over his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.According to the BBC, Barcelona have intensified their pursuit of the…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.The two-match series begins on August 15 in Galle….
“Our top priority is pilgrims’ safety”: Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Char Dham, Kanwar Yatra Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the Char Dham Yatra is being stopped intermittently, keeping in mind the safety of pilgrims as the state continues to face heavy rainfall and landslides.“It has been raining in many places…
Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, in Galle, with valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points at stake. With less than a year left before the WTC final, Shubman Gill‘s team needs a series win to strengthen its chances of qualifying.India are currently fifth…
National Handloom Day: Yogi Adityanath salutes artisans, recalls Swadeshi Movement’s legacy Marking National Handloom Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tribute to the State’s weaving community, describing handloom artisans as preservers of India’s cultural heritage and emphasising their role in carrying forward traditions that have been passed down through generations.Addressing a…