March 27, India: The United States has cancelled over 2,000 visa appointments in India, the US Embassy announced on Wednesday. This move is part of a broader effort to combat fraudulent activities within the visa application process. Why Were the Appointments Cancelled? The US Embassy cited widespread misuse of the […]
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March 22, Karnataka: Karnataka is set to witness a 12-hour statewide bandh (shutdown) on Saturday, March 22, called by pro-Kannada organizations in response to the alleged assault of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus conductor in Belagavi. The incident, which has reignited long-standing tensions between Karnataka and Maharashtra, […]
March 20, Himachal Pradesh: The tragic death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi has sent shockwaves across the state. A day after his body was recovered from Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced an inquiry by an Additional Chief Secretary-level […]
March 17, New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) led a significant protest in the capital on Monday against the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is expected to be introduced in Parliament during the ongoing budget session. The demonstration saw participation from Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging […]
March 17, Warsaw: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic efforts during the Russia-Ukraine conflict have come under the spotlight, with Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski suggesting that the Indian leader may have persuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid using tactical nuclear weapons in the early stages of the […]
Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India. Beyond the traditional way of playing with colors and water, a significant part of the Holi festivities is the Holi Milan Samaroh, a social gathering where people come together to exchange greetings, share happiness, […]
March 10, Port Blair: A UK national has been arrested by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman from Bengaluru. The incident reportedly occurred at a scuba diving resort in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Islands), officials confirmed on Monday. According to the victim’s complaint, the […]
March 9, Pakistan: In a significant move amid strained relations with Afghanistan, Pakistan has announced that all Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders must leave the country by March 31, 2025. This decision is part of the broader Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Programme (IFRP), which aims to repatriate all undocumented and documented foreigners residing in Pakistan. […]
March 8, Saturday: In a significant move to streamline succession planning, billionaire Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies, has gifted 47% of his shareholdings in HCL Corporation and Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited (Vama Delhi) to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. This strategic transfer positions Roshni as the […]
March 7, Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, March 7, that India has agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on American imports. Trump criticized India’s existing trade policies, stating, “India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can’t even sell anything in India… They have agreed, by the way; they […]