NEW DELHI: India has flagged concerns over the US expansion of its H-1B visa programme review, saying it has caused hardship to Indian families. MEA said it received representations from nationals facing delays and problems in rescheduling visa appointments. H-1B Visa Delays: MEA Says India Has Flagged Issue With US MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…
IMPHAL: Security forces arrested eight active cadres, belonging to several factions of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party, in Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts, police said on Saturday.Four members of the proscribed KCP (People’s War Group) were apprehended from Andro Leitanpekpham area in Imphal East district on Thursday, a senior officer said.“One .32 pistol…
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing speculation of an alliance ahead of the BMC polls, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Friday met NCP (SP) leader Azam Pansare in Pimpri-Chinchwad.Talking to reporters after the meeting, Pansare said that the NCP (SP) “wishes” to have an alliance with Ajit Pawar’s faction.“Ajit Pawar came to meet me after…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the legacy of Sikh gurus, who gave everything for faith, nation and humanity, continues to guide India’s path of progress.“History is shaped only by those who embody sacrifice and renunciation. The history of Sikh gurus in India is a history of the extraordinary radiance of devotion and…
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh high court declined permission for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) of a 16-year-old rape survivor who is 29-weeks pregnant after she expressed her wish to give birth to the child.“The victim has categorically denied consent for termination of pregnancy and wants to continue with the pregnancy as she has solemnised marriage with…
M F Husain painted the mural in 1963 after winning a competition. He was paid Rs 1,000 for the work MUMBAI: Pablo Picasso famously said that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” but at the Yogakshema Building at Nariman Point, which houses the headquarters of the Life Insurance Corporation of…
File photo: Kuldip Singh Sengar NEW DELHI: CBI on Friday filed a special leave petition in Supreme Court against Delhi high court’s recent order suspending the sentence of expelled BJP ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.The probe agency has sought an immediate stay on the relief granted to Sengar, arguing against his…
There’s a video of Raghav Nirula thrashing the patient, but Resident Doctors’ Association says his side of the story hasn’t been considered SHIMLA/KULLU: The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla — following backing from Himachal Medical Officers Association and RDAs of other medical colleges — announced an indefinite strike from 9.30…
Lalit Modi (L) on Dec 16 hosted a birthday bash at his London residence at Belgrave Square for his friend Vijay Mallya NEW DELHI: India is committed to bring back all fugitives who are wanted here to face prosecution, ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Friday at a media briefing.He was replying…
NAGPUR: Amidst the brutal persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh in the run-up to the February polls, a party registered in April hopes to fight its maiden elections, seeking Hindu and other minority votes. Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) is preparing to contest 91 of 300 seats of Jatiya Parishad (national parliament), hoping to win 40…
