UK Home Office (File photo) An undercover media investigation has claimed that migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh — both countries where homosexual relationships are outlawed — are being charged thousands of pounds by immigration advisors to pose as gay in order to remain in the UK.The BBC reported that its journalists uncovered how migrants nearing…
Nitish Kumar while leaving after attending a cabinet meeting at the Old Secretariat in Patna. Samrat Choudhary, who is now the Bihar CM, and others were also seen. (PTI photo) With Nitish Kumar stepping aside, Bihar’s political transition has unfolded much as expected since he announced his move to the Rajya Sabha. Once Nitish signalled…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday doubled down on the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration posture, signaling a deepened skepticism toward the H-1B visa program while framing national “loyalty” as the ultimate litmus test for immigrants.Speaking at TurningPointUSA townhall in Georgia, Vance deflected an Indian-origin student’s question regarding the decades-long green…
Women’s Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women’s empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women’s empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role…
Indian-origin Randeep Dhillon wants to ‘Make Affordable California Again’. Dr Randeep S Dhillon is one of the lesser-known Republican candidates for the California Governor election primary who wants to make the state affordable. As he released his campaign videos ahead of the primary in June, he got trolled for his English and MAGA on social…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of trying to grab power through the delimitation bill, adding that the women’s reservation bill had already been passed in 2023. He clarified that the Congress party “unequivocally” supported women’s reservation. He called the BJP-led Centre’s proposed move to increase Lok…
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber Johnny Somali to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts. American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison for his 2024 act of public nuisance when he filmed himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is…
COIMBATORE: Former Union minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday alleged that the central govt’s move to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats by 50% in the name of “delimitation” is a deceptive tactic aimed at systematically reducing the political influence of southern states.Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, the senior Congress leader shared critical views regarding the…
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, made one of the most radical decisions in modern business history. Instead of selling his company or taking it public, he transferred its ownership into a unique structure designed to prioritise the environment over profit. Valued at around $3 billion, Patagonia is a globally recognised outdoor apparel brand known…
File photos India will send a trade delegation to Washington on April 20 after Modi-Trump talks reviewed bilateral economic ties. Chief minister MK Stalin has called a statewide black flag protest, accusing the Centre of weakening Tamil Nadu through delimitation changes. The Aam Aadmi Party faces fresh internal strain as leaders accuse Raghav Chadha of…