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US shuts down third-country visa option for Indian students Indian students aspiring to study in the United States are facing a sharper set of hurdles after the US government enforced stricter visa application rules, rolled back pandemic-era flexibilities, and moved toward regulatory changes that will reshape how international students live and study in America. Third-country…

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz (AP image) Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Monday issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group must release hostages and lay down its weapons or face the destruction of Gaza and its own annihilation.In a post on X, Katz said, “This is a final warning to the…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday dismissed Aam Aadmi Party‘s charge on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over the involvement of her husband in the governance of the national capital. BJP alleged that it was “CM Madam” Sunita Kejriwal, on whose direction, officers carried out “illegal orders” during AAP government’s regime.“The Aam Aadmi Party should…

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the department would need to refund roughly half of the collected tariffs if the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs exceeded presidential authority.“We would have to give a refund on about half the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury,” Bessent told NBC News. “If the…

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video, donning tactical gear and wielding guns, sparking speculation about Dhoni’s potential foray into films. The action-packed teaser,…

NEW DELHI: In yet another remark that contradicts Congress party’s stance, senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Election Commission’s decision for a nationwide special intensive revision of electoral rolls.This comes amid opposition’s criticism of the exercise, particularly regarding concerns over potential disenfranchisement.Speaking to news agency ANI, Tharoor said that the electoral rolls are…

Mehul Choksi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has provided formal assurance, through a letter to Belgian judicial authorities regarding the conditions for detaining Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, should he be extradited from Belgium to India.Choksi, arrested in Belgium in April, and his nephew Nirav Modi are primary accused…

Chennai:Ravi Shastri, during his days as the coach of the Indian team, enjoyed playing with two wrist-spinners in the XI. Now, as Surya Kumar Yadav’s Team India prepares for the Asia Cup in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup next year, the former India all-rounder feels it will be a great option to have…

Pakistan are in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: After Pakistan laid down a marker ahead of the Asia Cup with Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick in a 75-run win over Afghanistan in the tri-series final in Sharjah on Sunday, captain Salman Agha said the team is…

NEW DELHI: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam on Monday.According to J&K Police, the encounter started in Guddar forest after a joint team of Army, CRPF and local police received specific intelligence. Indian Army boosts vigilance after infiltration attempt near Uri in Jammu and Kashmir “Based on…