NEW DELHI: Multi-state electoral verdict on May 4 will be shaped not only by broad swings but by a cluster of constituencies where margins are tight, candidates are high profile and local dynamics are unusually intense. After the counting begins and trends trickle in, these seats offer early clues to momentum, alliance cohesion and voter…
KOLKATA: The parents of Sunali Khatun, 26, the Bengal woman pushed into Bangladesh as an “illegal immigrant” last year, have their names on the voters list, strengthening her citizenship claims even as a legal battle continues for her husband and other kin packed off to the neighbouring country.Sunali’s mother, Jyotsna Bibi, was among the lakhs…
Nearly three years after Matthew Perry’s death, his family is back in the spotlight. And his time, they’re in court. The pain of losing Matthew Perry hasn’t faded yet. In a raw, emotional statement, Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, begged the judge to give the harshest sentence possible to the woman prosecutors call the “Ketamine Queen,”…
A new immigration bill in US is proposing to scrap the green card lottery and limit family-based visas. It’s aim is to shift more focus to a merit-driven system.The proposed “Americans First Immigration Act” was introduced by Republican Congressman Barry Moore and seeks to overhaul the country’s legal immigration framework by prioritising high-skilled workers and…
As the H-1B registration period for this season came to an end on March 19, 2026, the second phase of the process begins. The USCIS will conduct the selection process, with lottery notifications expected by March 31, 2026. The selected employers can file H-1B petitions from April 1 to June 30, 2026. For those selected…
Aruna Irani pays a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, recalling her warmth, strength, and ability to stay cheerful despite personal struggles. Calling her loss irreparable, Aruna highlights her unmatched versatility across genres and cherishes their close bond, while celebrating the timeless legacy of a voice that will forever live on. Aruna Irani, with…
Image used for representative purposes. Israel Defense Forces said Iran has launched a long-range missile capable of travelling about 4,000 km for the first time since the start of “Operation Roaring Lion,” warning that the development poses a wider global threat.“The Iranian terrorist regime launched a long-range missile for the first time… that could reach…
Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Tuesday named DG of International Air Transport Association (IATA) and former British Airways (BA) chief William Walsh as its new CEO.Airline promoter and MD Rahul Bhatia had assumed charge as CEO in the interim after Pieter Elbers’ resignation last month with immediate effect. Elbers, then KLM president and CEO of KLM,…
There is something quietly powerful about seeing Earth from deep space. It feels distant, almost unreal, like looking at a memory rather than a place people actually live. Now, NASA has released more than 12,000 new images from its Artemis II mission, offering a much fuller picture of what that journey really looked like. These…