Washington: The United States has introduced new visa guidelines restricting entry for individuals with certain health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, under fresh instructions issued by the State Department. According to the new policy, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have been directed to scrutinize visa applicants for lifestyle-related and chronic health conditions. The Read More…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kashi Viswanathan has confirmed that legendary captain MS Dhoni will continue to play in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and remain part of the CSK squad. The statement comes amid reports that the franchise was making a renewed effort to bring Malayali cricketer Sanju Samson Read More…
Kochi: Public sector oil companies have announced that all domestic LPG consumers must complete e-KYC renewal every year to continue receiving the government’s LPG subsidy. The directive applies especially to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), who must complete their KYC update before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has given in-principle approval for infrastructure projects worth ₹1,441.24 crore under Tranche 31 of the NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). The decision was taken by the High-Powered Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak, after reviewing project proposals submitted under the state’s normative allocation of ₹550 crore. The approved projects Read More…
New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, the government announced on Friday. The 19-day session is expected to witness crucial discussions on key legislative matters, economic issues, and policy developments ahead of the Union Budget 2026. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed the dates, stating that Read More…
New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport have returned to normal after a major technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system caused hours of disruption on Friday. The airport authority confirmed that the issue has been fully resolved and normal flight movement has resumed. According to officials, the glitch Read More…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, further boosting India’s network of semi-high-speed rail services. The new trains will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across major regions of the country. The newly launched routes are: Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has observed that no one should blame the chief pilot of the Air India Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people. The court said the incident was an unfortunate accident and emphasized that the 91-year-old father of the deceased pilot should not be subjected Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The alignment for the first phase of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro project has been approved. The first phase will cover a distance of 31 kilometers, stretching from Pappanamcode to Vizhinjam, with 27 stations along the route. According to initial reports, the project will be implemented by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). The proposed stations include Read More…
Kochi: The much-awaited Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express takes to the tracks today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagging off the service from Varanasi. The premium high-speed train will connect two major South Indian cities, offering a swift and comfortable travel experience. The inaugural run begins from Ernakulam South Railway Station, following a successful trial Read More…