The cost of becoming a US citizen could soon rise sharply. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant increase in naturalisation filing fees, potentially making American citizenship considerably more expensive for lawful permanent residents, including thousands of Indians who apply for citizenship each year.The proposal would not only raise application costs…
A social media post from Trisha Krishnan has once again put the spotlight on her equation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay. The actress shared a warm picture with Vijay along with a heartfelt birthday message, ending days of online speculation that surfaced after she did not publicly wish him on his birthday….
Bhupesh Baghel attacks centre accusing them of “looting in the name of Ram” NEW DELHI: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a blistering attack on the Centre over the alleged Ram Mandir donation controversy, drawing a parallel between the government and Mahmud of Ghazni and accusing the RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal of…
Meta’s MCI tracking tool leaked employee data companywide—now it’s paused. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) Meta has hit pause on the program that quietly recorded its US employees’ keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen content to train its AI—but not before the whole thing leaked. An internal security notice, first reported by WIRED, warned this week that…
North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon. Photo credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships similar to the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon over the next five years, according to state media. He also declared that the country’s naval nuclearisation programme is progressing as planned.Reuters…
Mumbai, Thane on alert as heavy rain triggers landslide at Malshej Ghat (Picture credits: ANI) MUMBAI: Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Wednesday, triggering a minor landslide at Malshej Ghat, inundating low-lying areas and prompting weather alerts across the region.A minor landslide was reported on Tuesday evening on the Malshej Ghat…
Real estate investment trusts (REITs), that rent out office space, are set to expand the leasable area by 25-30% to 190-195 million square feet (MSF) by the next fiscal year.Based on Crisil Ratings’ analysis of five listed commercial office REITs, the expansion will be led by inorganic additions. 16 MSF of the expected 40-45 MSF…
Indian-American lawmakers in US urge diaspora to enter politics (ANI) NEW DELHI: Indian-American lawmakers in the US urged the diaspora to join politics to tackle the rise of “anti-Hindu, anti-Indian, anti-Desi hate”.Speaking at an event on Capitol Hill hosted by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) on Tuesday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said…
Any acquisition would depend on ONGC obtaining a licence from US authorities permitting it to operate the two fields. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is reportedely in discussions with Venezuela’s state-owned oil producer PDVSA to purchase either a portion or all of its holdings in two oilfields located in the South American…
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Mariano Grossi confirms that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be inspected. The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signaled on Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran, despite Tehran’s denial…