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What’s behind the long wait for US visitor visa appointments
Indian applicants for US B-1/B-2 visitor visas face wait times of about 11.5 months for interview appointments in Mumbai, a slight improvement from earlier in the year but still among the longest…
What Maharashtra’s drought declaration means for farmers
Maharashtra declared drought across 265 of its 358 talukas due to insufficient Kharif 2026 monsoon rainfall, triggering 12 relief measures including crop loan restructuring and land revenue concessions.
What’s at stake: Squash gold and an LA 2028 Olympic spot
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh both reached the squash singles finals at the Asian Games 2026 on September 27, with a gold medal for either carrying direct qualification for the LA 2028…
Delhi LG orders citywide review of park lighting and security
Delhi has intensified night patrols and ordered audits of CCTV, lighting and access points at public parks after an assault case reported at a south Delhi park, with the Lieutenant Governor ordering…
Udaipur-Surat Vande Bharat: Launch event and service start dates
A new Vande Bharat Express connecting Udaipur and Surat will be welcomed at a launch event in Udaipur on October 2, with regular services beginning October 3, in what officials describe as…
200 Vikaspuri electors marked ineligible in Delhi roll revision
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer warned against deleting names from the draft electoral roll without proper verification, after more than 350 electors were marked 'ineligible,' including about 200 from the Vikaspuri constituency alone.
Uttar Pradesh gets 19 times normal rainfall in 24 hours
Heavy rain killed at least 10 people in Uttar Pradesh, with wall collapses and uprooted trees among the causes, as 63 districts recorded above-normal rainfall and schools were shut in several districts…
Trademark Registration in Lucknow: For Startups and Brand Owners
Building a successful brand takes time, money and consistent effort. Whether you are launching a startup, opening a local business in Lucknow, building a D2C brand or expanding an established company, your…
From City Walkathons to a Global Movement: 16-Year-Old Founder Launches 100,000-Km Virtual Walk for Global Peace
India — A 16-year-old Indian entrepreneur is taking a simple physical activity onto the global stage with the launch of a 100,000-kilometre Virtual Walkathon for Global Peace, inviting people from around the…
How Can I Verify a Packers and Movers Company Before Paying?
Paying an advance amount is often part of booking a moving service, but customers should first make sure they know exactly who they are paying and what services they are paying for.…