NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to celebrate Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS), bringing holiday cheer to space. Ahead of the celebrations, Williams and fellow astronaut Don Pettit posed for a cheerful selfie, donning festive Santa hats, as they prepared to mark the occasion in orbit. This lighthearted photo, shared by NASA, captures Read More…
NASA has postponed the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) to Spring 2025 due to ongoing spacecraft issues. The pair, who traveled to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner in June 2024, were originally scheduled for a shorter mission. This delay comes as NASA and Boeing address technical Read More…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been crowned Europe’s most powerful person in Politico’s annual ranking. Known for her bold leadership, Meloni’s influence has soared due to her strong stances on migration, energy security, and geopolitics. As Italy’s first female prime minister, she has adeptly shaped European discourse and cemented her country’s role in EU Read More…
Dubai has recently implemented stricter visa rules that could affect Indian tourists, especially during the busy Dubai Shopping Festival season. A key change is the mandatory submission of confirmed return flight tickets when applying for a tourist visa. This new rule ensures that visitors show a clear intention to leave Dubai after their trip, a Read More…
Indian delegation sent by Hon PM Narendra Modi and led by George Kurian, Hon Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries & AHD called on Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of consecration of Cardinal Mar George Jacob Koovakad at St Peter’s Basilica. The delegation included Kodikunnil Suresh, Hon. MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Hon MP, Read More…
TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has announced plans to appeal a U.S. federal appeals court ruling that upheld a law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular video app in the U.S. by January 19, 2025. The ruling, which is part of a broader effort to address national security concerns, threatens to ban Read More…
New Delhi: The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has criticized former US President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion of imposing 100% tariffs on Indian goods, calling the proposal unrealistic and impractical in the current global trade environment. According to GTRI, India should focus on expanding local currency trading to reduce its dependence on the US dollar Read More…
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking bill to prohibit social media access for children under 16. The legislation imposes heavy fines on platforms that fail to enforce age restrictions, mandating biometric or government ID verification. While the move aims to protect children from online harm, critics raise concerns about the potential isolation of Read More…
New Zealand has introduced significant changes to its Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) policies, enhancing opportunities for international students. Under the revised rules, students completing a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) of at least 30 weeks are now eligible for a PSWV, even if they transition to a Master’s degree without fulfilling the full 30-week requirement for the Read More…
Australia has overtaken other countries with the highest passport fee, charging £192 (₹19,481) for a 10-year adult passport. This price exceeds that of Mexico (£142), Switzerland (£117), and Italy (£113). While the U.S. charges $130 (around ₹10,000), Australia’s passport cost remains the highest globally. The price increase reflects the country’s efforts to enhance passport security Read More…