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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday squashed a circular issued by the central government that banned 23 breeds of ‘ferocious dogs considered dangerous for human life’. The court noted that “none of the stakeholders”, especially pet owners, were consulted before the decision was announced. The order was issued by a single judge bench of Justice […]
In the world’s largest democracy, where the role of the youth is celebrated, this is indeed sad news. India’s teenagers, aged 18 and 19, are eligible to vote. Yet, they seem disinterested in exercising their franchise as less than 40% are registered. Election Commission (EC) data reveals that only 38% of the projected 4.9 crore […]
Many skilled workers aspire to work in the US and for them the H-1B visa programme is a sought-after option. The recent lottery results have left many disappointed. A US-based immigration expert, Steven Brown, says that this setback must not be seen as an end of hope. For one, there is a possibility of a […]
The clichéd phrase asserted by the Prime Minister of India on every foreign visit, amidst international criticism against his government for alleged human rights abuses, religious intolerance and democratic backsliding in the country is that India is “the mother of democracy”. India is the largest democracy. Indeed the proudest achievement of our nation in its […]
In a piece of significant news, there is an advancement in final action dates across several employment-based (EB) categories in the April 2024 Visa Bulletin revealed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The EB-1 cut-off for India has advanced by five months. India EB-2 applicants who have yet to file the I-485 application […]
Devotees of Lord Muruga at Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram temple have deep faith in the miraculous properties of lemons that are pierced with the sacred spear of the deity. Nine lemons fetched Rs 2.36 lakh at an auction on Tuesday. Devotees believe that drinking lemonade made from these lemons cures infertility and brings prosperity. The temple […]
India’s financial capital Mumbai has overtaken Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to a list published on Monday by Hurun Research Institute, based in Shanghai. Moreover, India has overtaken Germany to become the third-ranked country globally with 271 billionaires, according to the report. The cumulative wealth of Indian billionaires reached […]
‘Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery’, a major free gallery, was inaugurated at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday. The gallery explores how the world can generate and use energy more sustainably. It also examines rapid energy transition and decarbonisation needed globally to limit climate change. The gallery highlights technologies and projects from […]
Senior Indian diplomat, J P Singh, in charge of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), recently visited the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi and met Afghan officials. This information was shared by Zakia Wardak, consul general of Afghanistan in the Afghan consulate in Mumbai, on her social media handle […]
In a significant judgement, the Delhi High Court stated that the Citizenship Act of 1955 supersedes provisions in the Passport Manual, 2020. As a result, minors can hold dual citizenship, the court ruled. The HC stressed that a subordinate legislation cannot override a primary legislation. Justice Subramaniam Prasad passed an order recently on an appeal […]
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar held recently attracted a great deal of attention nationally and internationally. From Bollywood stars to global business leaders, the guest list contained many really big names. Apart from all the pomp and show, the Ambanis did not hold back in showering their guests with expensive gifts […]
In a list sourced from Forbes, of the world’s wealthiest individuals, India’s Mukesh Ambani has ranked 10th richest in 2024. Interestingly, the net worth of the top 10 richest people globally, exceeds the GDP of a number of countries. Today, their wealth is primarily concentrated in technology, finance, and retail industries, according to Forbes. Forbes […]
Finland has once again bagged the top spot as the world’s happiest country for the seventh year in a row, according to the annual UN-sponsored ‘World Happiness Report’ released on Wednesday. Denmark, Iceland and Sweden follow closely behind Finland. The US is no longer in the top 20. India ranked 126, the same as last […]
There are signs that the Narendra Modi government wants to bring in some changes in its past policies to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. After 16 years of negotiations, India recently signed a free trade agreement with four countries in Europe that are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). India also recently […]
In view of the acute shortage of doctors in that country, UK’s National Health Service (NHS), the country’s public-funded healthcare system, is planning to induct 2,000 doctors from India. NHS will conduct postgraduate training of six to 12 months for the Indian doctors before they are placed in UK hospitals. They will be exempted from […]
The United States Department of State has issued the visa bulletin for April 2024. Significant progress has been made in the Final Action Dates and Filing Dates for Indian applicants under several Green Card categories, according to the latest bulletin. US immigration law allows certain noncitizens, who are family members of US citizens and lawful […]
Electoral bonds were introduced in India in 2017. Using these bonds, individuals or companies could donate money to political parties anonymously. Under the scheme, which was scrapped by the Supreme Court on February 15, 2023, the bonds had to be bought in fixed denominations from the State Bank of India (SBI). The bonds would be […]
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to quash a penalty imposed on a CISF constable charged for misconduct because he knocked on a neighbour’s door late at night asking for a lemon. “Knocking on neighbour’s door knowing that the man in the house is absent, and the house was occupied by a lady with […]
With the 18th Lok Sabha polls round the corner, all political parties have recognised that they must capitalise on women as a vote bank. As more women are getting an education and joining the workforce, it is to be expected that more women will exercise their right to franchise. The value of ‘Nari Shakti’ has […]
Edtech company Byju’s has vacated all its offices across the country except its office in its headquarters at Bengaluru. The move is reportedly aimed at cutting costs in view of recent liquidity concerns the firm is facing owing to a dispute related to its rights issue. Byju’s India CEO Arjun Mohan has told all employees […]
