Amid the ongoing volatility over the visa situation in the US, the one rule of thumb that immigration experts have been reiterating is that H-1B visa holders should not travel outside the US. Replying to all travel-related queries in his latest podcast, immigration lawyer Rahul Reddy said it is risk-free to travel anywhere inside the…
NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy on Thursday raised his concern on excessive regulatory burdens that impede the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and slow down industrial growth.“MSMEs-related reforms need to cut across multiple departments and levels of government — Centre, state, and local bodies,” Murthy said, and added…
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub plays a shot during the first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) LAHORE: All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan’s spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday.Ayub top-scored in Pakistan’s 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the global trade outlook.Interacting with media during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in…
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB Clerk preliminary examination scorecard 2026 today, January 29, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the CRP RRBs XIV exam can now check and download their scorecards from the official website, ibps.in.The scorecard will remain available online till February 15, 2026. Candidates are advised to…
Filmmaker Anil Sharma has urged Arijit Singh to reconsider his retirement from playback singing. Singh recently announced his decision on social media, citing boredom as a primary reason after a successful career. Sharma, along with many others, hopes the acclaimed singer will return to the industry soon, emphasizing the impact of his voice on cinema…
Mumbai remains the undisputed real estate capital! It continues to be the costliest city in India for real estate. The main reason behind it is the limited land availability, increasing demand, and concentration of wealth. As per property market data, prices in Mumbai’s premium regions like South Mumbai, Bandra, Juhu and Worli can range anywhere…
Seek guidance from the stars regarding your career and financial goals without worrying about them. Receive some personalised advice on increasing productivity and money handling. While seeking a promotion or new opportunities, this daily horoscope will assist you in opening the lock to your wealth and happenings for the day to fulfil your aspirations. Aries…
The European Union on Thursday designated the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation, accusing it of killing “thousands of its own people.”In social media post on X, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote, “Repression cannot go unanswered.” “Any regime that kills thousands of its own people is working toward its own…
In Yes Minister, when Jim Hacker finds out that Italian terrorists have access to British-made weapons, Sir Humphrey Appleby tries to mollify him by pointing out it’s not their department’s problem. British weapons in the hands of foreign terrorists were outside the Ministry of Administrative Affairs’ jurisdiction. Probably a Defence Ministry problem, or a Foreign…
NEW DELHI: In an urgent missive to Election Commission, Congress on Thursday accused the ruling BJP of using the EC’s Form 7 to target genuine voters for wrongful deletion in the Claim and Objection phase of the SIR in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and Kerala.AICC general secretary and MP…
Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus walks past Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday to set up a title clash with…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Richa Ghosh celebrate their victory (PTI Photo) Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a commanding all-round display to thrash UP Warriorz by eight wickets, sealing their spot in the WPL final and all but ending the opposition’s playoff hopes here on Thursday. After opting to bowl, RCB…
Microsoft led a pullback on Wall Street on Thursday, with US stocks retreating from record levels after the tech heavyweight logged its steepest single-day fall in years, weighing on broader market sentiment. While gold prices also reversed sharply after a blistering run, reflecting a broader cooling of risk appetite across global markets.Microsoft sank 12.3% despite…
Harvard College has introduced a new, centralised system for summer funding and programme applications, a move that aims to bring order and equity to a process that students have long described as fragmented. According to The Harvard Crimson, the change is being implemented through the newly created Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO).Until last year, Harvard-sponsored…
AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a storm after hinting that he may have lost work in Bollywood over the past eight years due to growing communal undercurrents. His remarks triggered sharp reactions across the industry and social media, drawing criticism from some and cautious disagreement from others. While Rahman later issued…
Crunchy snacks are no longer automatically associated with greasy packets pulled off supermarket shelves. Over the past few years, home kitchens have quietly taken over part of the snack conversation, helped along by air fryers, better ovens, and a growing interest in ingredient control. People still want crunch. What they seem less interested in is…
Attention is a unique currency of modern times, and important in every aspect of life. The significance of same in love and romantic life is impeccable. Attention serves as primary currency of mutual inclination towards the relationship. In NumroVani, How India Thinks Study 2025, 62% people mentioned ‘attention’ as their first green flag of their…
Russia on Thursday invited Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to come to Moscow for the peace talks as the war between the two countries is about to enter its fifth year, news agency Reuters reported citing a Kremlin statement.Any meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy would need to be well prepared and results-oriented, Kremlin foreign policy aide…
This photo provided by the US Navy shows a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean on Jan 22, 2026. (Photo: AP) Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal or…
