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For those with a fondness for European holiday escapades, nothing can be better than getting a multi-year visa for up to five years. However, despite the allure of long-term visas, the looming shadow of delayed appointments threatens to cast a shadow over summer vacations in Europe. The availability of visa appointments for Schengen countries is […]
A district court in the US has said that H-1B visa holders have the right to take legal action if their visa is revoked because their employer committed fraud by multiple filing. The verdict was given on a lawsuit filed by ten Indian citizens whose H-1B visas were revoked citing fraud or misrepresentation on account […]
Asia continued to bear the brunt of weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023, making it the world’s most disaster-hit region, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization. Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the World […]
The Lebanese group Hezbollah says it has launched drone attacks on Israeli bases north of the city of Acre in retaliation for the killing of one of its fighters. This is the deepest attack into Israeli territory since the Gaza war began. The Iran-backed group launched “a combined air attack using decoy and explosive drones […]
While being president of the US, Donal Trump had sought to limit the H-1B visa, while the social media company founded by him filed an application for the same visa for a worker it intended to hire. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, applied for an H-1B visa for a worker […]
The US Supreme Court is grappling with the growing issue of homelessness in the country as it considers whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter is lacking. It’s the most significant case before the apex court in decades on the issue, and comes as record numbers of people are without a permanent […]
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party, People’s National Congress (PNC), has won the island nation’s parliamentary election held on Sunday by a large margin. This victory may harden the President’s pro-China stand which would have negative implications for India. The PNC, which contested 90 out of the 93 seats in the Maldivian parliament Majlis, has won […]
The rise of the Right is not entirely new; it dates from Euroscepticism in the 1980s, but its new manifestation is its presence in governments on its own such as in Italy, Hungary and Slovakia, or in coalitions. In the several European presidential, legislative and Euro-parliament elections scheduled this year, the Right is expected to fare well […]
In a complex international case, the Canadian authorities have arrested nine individuals, including some of Indian origin, in connection with a multi-million dollar gold and cash heist. The stolen cargo, comprising 6,600 bars of pure gold, weighing 400 kg, worth over $20 million and CAD 2.5 million in foreign currency, is touted to be Canada’s […]
Your European travel plans this year may get scuttled due to inordinate delays in the Schengen visa application process.Travellers initiating their visa application process as early as April are having to wait for two to three months to get their visa appointments scheduled. The situation is particularly true for those eyeing Scandinavian destinations, where stringent […]
On whether the Biden administration is concerned about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks that India will not hesitate to kill terrorists in their homes, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “… the United States is not going to get into the middle of this. But we do encourage both […]
The attacker in the Sydney mall incident was shot dead by a senior police woman even as the death toll climbed to six late in the day, police said. “One last person died at hospital,” a New South Wales police spokesman said.The knife attack occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was […]
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday confirmed the killing of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a recent airstrike on the Gaza Strip. Taking to X, IDF claimed that Haniyeh’s three sons – Amir, Hazem and Mohammad – were killed while they were “en route to carry out terror activity in the area […]
Simon Harris, 37, became Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday. He was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fine Gael last month, just days after his predecessor and party colleague, Leo Varadkar, quit. Harris was the former health and higher education minister, best known for steering the country’s initial response to Covid-19. He became […]
The family of a 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, who was found dead in the US city of Cleveland, has urged the Centre to make necessary arrangements to bring his body back home. Mohammad Abdul Arfath, hailing from Nacharam in the southern metropolis, had gone to the US in May last year to pursue a Masters […]
The world’s oldest living man, 111-year-old Briton John Tinniswood, said his longevity was “just luck” and there was no special secret behind his accomplishment. He said that he did not have a special diet but did enjoy his favourite meal, fish and chips, every Friday. Tinniswood, who has been retired for more than half a […]
Four people died in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Taiwan on Wednesday morning. The earthquake is the strongest to strike the island in 25 years. It prompted tsunami warnings for the island as well as parts of southern Japan and the Philippines. The quake hit just before 8:00 am local time, with the United […]
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has found itself caught in a social media controversy over a $820 T-shirt. Pro-Palestine segments are branding it ‘opportunistic marketing’ while supporters of Israel are claiming the shirt is ‘antisemitic’. The T-shirt is a simple white cotton jersey with a patch featuring the Louis Vuitton initials ‘LV’ in pink, green […]
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has stated in its annual report that 2023 has set a new record as the hottest year. The year has come close to the critical 1.5° Celsius mark over 12 months. The trend has continued in the first two months of 2024. In India, 2023 marked the second warmest year […]
The photograph of a smiling Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William shopping for groceries, released by a UK tabloid, have led to further speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health and her long absence from public life. While fans said this photograph should put an end to speculation, the social media was abuzz with […]
