Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals with effect from April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday.Indian nationals holding ordinary passports are no longer required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through the international…
PM Modi and prominent BJP leaders observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the nation in observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas‘ (Constitution Murder Day) to mark the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, paying homage to those who defended democratic values during what he called “one of the…
Top US technology companies including Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic are now spending millions on lobbying, a sharp rise compared to previous years, reported Axios. The increased spending comes as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a key policy issue. As per the report, these firms are engaging with lawmakers on topics such as AI regulation,…
One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The DMK on Tuesday said due to the possible mix-up of postal votes between Tiruppattur in Sivaganga district and Tiruppattur district near Vellore, the Madras High Court has restrained a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor…
Conflicts are a normal part of parent-child relationship, and so are moments of discipline. Undoubtedly these moments are necessary for a child’s growth, emotional regulation and making them aware of healthy boundaries.However, sometimes children go through an emotional impact from these situations. What may follow in the child’s mind are silent questions and emotions such…
For years, villagers in a drought-prone region of Central Java believed Mbah Sadiman was wasting his life. While the hills around Wonogiri remained dry and damaged by deforestation, the elderly farmer quietly spent decades planting banyan trees across barren slopes. To continue buying seedlings, he even sold his goats and used much of his own…
Ritshi Choden’s dismissal Bhutan cricketer Ritshi Choden made history for an unfortunate reason after becoming the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket. The incident happened during Bhutan’s run chase against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia.After opener Ngawang Choden was dismissed on the very first ball, Ritshi Choden took…
Details of a draft memorandum between Washington and Tehran have begun to emerge, with a senior Iranian official telling Reuters that the proposed agreement includes Iran’s commitment not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.Under the draft framework, Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the United States would lift…
The Telangana government has implemented revised land values for property registrations across the state from June 5, marking the first major revision in nearly a year. The new rates apply to both agricultural and non-agricultural properties.According to the government, the revision is aimed at narrowing the gap between officially notified registration values and prevailing market…
The wait is finally over for Rajinikanth fans. After days of speculation surrounding the promised “mass update,” the makers of ‘Jailer 2’ officially announced the film’s theatrical release date. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the much-awaited sequel has been in production for over a year, with fans eagerly anticipating every update. Social media was flooded with…