In a significant move to tighten immigration compliance, the US Department of State has announced that travellers from 50 countries may soon be required to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 when applying for business (B1) and tourist (B2) visas. The policy, introduced under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will apply…
AI image generated for representational purposes. Heavy social media use is driving a sharp decline in well-being among young people, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe particularly affected, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 released on Thursday.The annual study, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also…
Gold prices witnessed a sharp fall in futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global cues and a stronger US dollar. According to PTI, gold contracts for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange dropped by Rs 3,616, or 2.36 per cent, to Rs 1,49,409 per 10 grams in a turnover of 7,387 lots.Analysts said the…
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court seeking relief against what he described as misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial use, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. In his petition, Gambhir has named multiple social media accounts, intermediaries…
Harshvardhan Rane bulks up to 93 kg for Force 3, hitting 90 kg from 81 kg. Shooting started post-muhurat with Tanya Maniktala; directed by Bhav Dhulia. Fans rave at his transformation. Harshvardhan Rane is preparing for his high-octane action flick, ‘Force 3.’ The film, recently announced, has kicked off shooting. To nail his role, the…
The image shows a corporate employee standing between two contrasting scenes—on one side, recruiters racing against deadlines with “urgent hiring” signs, and on the other, a ticking clock representing a lengthy notice period—capturing the tension between opportunity and delay. “What is your notice period?” is the question that often makes most of us fumble. Your…
Japanese Automaker Lexus revealed the next-generation Lexus ES globally back in April 2025. And now, the luxury sedan will make its India debut tomorrow. In its eighth generation, the new Lexus ES features a completely new design, a new interior, additional features, added safety and much more. The new ES will be bought to India…
नई दिल्ली: अनुभवी राजनयिक विक्रम दोराईस्वामी को बृहस्पतिवार को चीन में भारत का नया राजदूत नियुक्त किया गया. यह नियुक्ति ऐसे समय में की गई है जब भारत एवं चीन पूर्वी लद्दाख में चार वर्ष से अधिक समय तक बने रहे सैन्य गतिरोध के बाद संबंधों को फिर से पटरी पर लाने के प्रयास कर…
NEW DELHI: Vikram K Doraiswami has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. According to the MEA, he is “expected to take up…
Have you ever felt like you give in your 100 percent at work and yet you feel heavy and unbothered? Burnout doesn’t usually announce itself with a loud bang; it’s more like a slow, heavy fog that rolls in until you realise you’re staring at your screen wondering “why bother?” It isn’t a sign of…
