Middle East crisis (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India has announced an extension of visas and a waiver of overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.The Indian Consulate in Dubai said in a notification that all visas and e-visas that are expiring or due…
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, faces new delays. The re-censorship process has been cancelled again, disappointing fans and the makers. The film’s release is now uncertain. It was initially planned for January 9. The team withdrew their case and resubmitted for a fresh review. The movie is expected to release after the Tamil Nadu…
An Indian‑American immigration advocate has said that the reason so many Indians are on H‑1B visas is not by choice, but because of flaws in the United States’ immigration system that make it extremely difficult for them to obtain permanent residency.Sidharth, founder of the Indian‑American Advocacy Council, posted on X that the long waits for…
After raising $75 billion in IPO, Elon Musk’s SpaceX enters bond market Elon Musk’s SpaceX has turned to the bond market for the first time, days after its record-breaking stock market debut, as the company seeks fresh funding to support its growing investments in artificial intelligence and next-generation space technology.The move comes as SpaceX disclosed…
For decades, the US and its allies poured billions into cyberattacks, assassinations of scientists, economy-destroying sanctions and grueling diplomacy to block Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Yet after a brutal month-long war with joint US-Israeli forces, Tehran may have gained something deadlier than any atomic bomb from President Donald Trump: Dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.On Wednesday, the…
Shah Rukh Khan’s bonding with his children Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan is hard to miss every time they make a public appearance. Now his former security chief, Yaseen Khan, has opened up about the superstar’s deeply involved role as a father, calling him one of the most hands-on parents he has encountered….
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely to widen sharply to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 per cent in FY26 amid elevated oil prices and external sector pressures, according to a report by foreign brokerage HSBC, PTI reported.The report also projected the balance of payments (BoP) deficit to widen to $65…
R-L India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner (Photos by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The hour of judgement has arrived. Unless a tie-breaker is forced and we have to wait for another day, it will be decided on Wednesday on the Mediterranean shores of Cyprus who will take the Women’s Candidates crown…
NEW DELHI: Goods exports rose 18% in May to a record $45.2 billion, driven by higher oil prices and restoration in supply chains and shipments to West Asia near last year’s level. With imports rising 20.5% to a seven-month high of $73.4 billion, trade deficit widened to $28.2 billion in May.“We have carried forward the…
Mohanlal‘s suspense thriller ‘Drishyam 3’ continued its steady theatrical journey and witnessed a healthy jump in collections during the weekend. The film recorded stronger numbers on Saturday and maintained its hold despite entering the third week of its run. ‘Drishyam 3’ records strong jump on Day 17 According to Sacnilk, ‘Drishyam 3’ collected Rs 1.30…