New York: The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require…
Mumbai: The RBI under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cut interest rate for the first time in nearly five years as the central bank pivoted the policy stance to support a shuttering economy. The 25 basis points rate cut to 6.25 percent comes after the last rate reduction in May 2020. The last revision…
Johannesburg: SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith has pledged to make it the second best league in the world after admitting that the IPL remains the leader of franchise cricket, from where they can “only learn” to get better. The third season of SA20 is currently underway across venues in South Africa. “BCCI and IPL have been…
MS Shanker With the Delhi Assembly election results set to be announced tomorrow, the big question looming over the political landscape is: What if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fails to return to power? The stakes are high not just for Arvind Kejriwal but for his entire party, as a defeat in Delhi could have…
Dr. V. M. Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for six years (2011-2014 and October 2, 2016, to October 1, 2019). His tenure was marked by controversies, including questionable administrative decisions, irregular hiring practices, and conflicts within the institution. During his tenure, Dr. Katoch justified the hiring of…
Washington: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel”. The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Trump signed the measure as…
Mahakumbh Nagar: Drawn by the spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, a group of 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan’s Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj on Thursday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, praying for the peace of their ancestors’ souls. According to the UP Information Department, the devotees performed rituals at the sacred…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the role of the middle class in the country’s growth and said their aspirations are giving impetus to the nation’s progress. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Rajya Sabha, he recalled how the government recognised the middle class…
The recent revelations about Indian brands adopting halal certification—even for dairy products—should set off alarm bells. The fact that leading companies like Amul have been dragged into this absurdity is not only distressing but also points to a dangerous trend: the rise of a parallel economy driven by Islamist interests. The crackdown by Uttar Pradesh…
Sage Suteekshna, with reverence and a serene smile, addressed Rama: “O Rama, you will be overjoyed to witness the luxuriant growth of green trees and the lush, verdant creepers encircling the hermitage of the venerable Sage Agastya. It is a place of divine serenity, where Sita and Lakshmana too may dwell in happiness. The majestic…
