Trump administration pauses immigration requests from Afghans after Washington shooting

The Union Home Ministry has established two new committees in West Bengal to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications. These committees will expedite applications under the Citizenship Rules, 2009. Officers of deputy secretary rank and above will lead these groups

Police have arrested four men in connection with a fatal crash on Rajpur Road. The incident occurred Friday night during alleged high-speed racing. A bike taxi passenger, Ankit Pal, died after being struck by two motorcycles. CCTV footage shows the victim being run over after the initial collision

Major airports across the Middle East were forced to suspend operations after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s missile retaliation triggered widespread airspace closures and mass flight cancellations, according to Reuters. Dubai International Airport

Vijay-Sangeetha Sornalingam divorce: Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam are reportedly heading for divorce after she accused the TVK chief of infidelity, bringing his personal life under intense public scrutiny. Vijay-Sangeetha Sornalingam divorce: In a significant development

Anthropic has said it will not back down in a fight with the US Department of Defense (DoD) over how its artificial intelligence (AI) technology is used. The firm's chief executive Dario Amodei said on Thursday that his company would rather not work with the Pentagon than agree to uses of its tech

Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali took to her Instagram handle and shared an appreciation post for three gorgeous Bollywood actresses. Mumbai: Former actress Somy Ali revealed the three most naturally beautiful actresses from the 90’s, who also happened to be her close friends

While key macroeconomic indicators such as fiscal balance and the current account have improved, millions of citizens are facing rising hardship -- highlighting a growing gap between economic stabilisation and everyday reality, according to a report by Dawn

In less than ten days, Anthropic triggered two separate stock selloffs across enterprise technology. First, its Cowork agent shook IT services stocks. Then, late last week, it launched Claude Code Security, a tool that scans software for weaknesses and suggests fixes

Google CEO Sundar Pichai presented the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy. This happened before India's Super 8 match against South Africa. India faced a defeat in this game. The ICC and Google have partnered for the 2026 tournament. Google Gemini will be the Official AI Fan Companion

The KH x RK promo teases superstar duo Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in a quirky, humorous big-screen showdown, highlighting their iconic swag. Chennai: Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are set to share the big screen with their upcoming film, which is tentatively titled KH x RK

Mithila Palkar is set to play the role of Akshay Kumar's sister in the upcoming Priyadarshan-directed horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, with Kumar jokingly clarifying that she is not playing the ghost. New Delhi: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla is among the most anticipated films of 2026 and marks the

NASA Administrator has strongly criticized Boeing and agency leaders for the failed Starliner mission. Two astronauts were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months due to technical and oversight issues. A new report details these failures

Apple held its annual “Awe Dropping” event on Wednesday, unveiling its latest devices, including iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. The new devices are set to be available from 19 September across more than 50 countries, including the US, India, the UK, Japan, the EU, and the UAE

If you're planning a Chardham Yatra in 2026, it's crucial to learn about the correct travel information, registration process, and necessary preparations in advance. Every year, millions of devotees from India and abroad embark on the sacred Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand

A Karnataka minister's “street dog" analogy for his fellow MLAs has triggered fresh speculation around the reported leadership tussle in the Congress government. Social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa allegedly called his colleagues in the Congress “street dogs" when he was asked about

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Qualification Scenario: Despite a crushing 61-run defeat to India, the "Men in Green" still control their own destiny, though their margin for error has completely vanished. After their crushing 61-run defeat against India in Colombo on February 15, 2026

Team India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a mouth-watering ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday as the fabled rivalry resumes. Both sides come into the game yet unbeaten in the tournament with India having breezed past the USA and Namibia

The Election Commission has appointed NK Mishra, a retired IPS officer, as a special observer. He will oversee the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Mishra will also monitor poll preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections

Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda accused the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters. He highlighted a surge in Form 7 objections, with a high rejection rate, suggesting widespread fraudulent attempts to remove genuine voters

Police in Thailand have ended a siege in a school after a young man armed with a gun entered the building and fired shots, injuring at least two people. The suspect, an 18-year-old man, entered Phatong Prathan Keeriwat School near the city of Hat Yai shortly before 17:00 local time (10:00 GMT) on

India's space journey began with international help, focusing on common people. Now a global leader, it partners with the US. Future plans include a space station by 2035 and crewed lunar missions by 2040. Indian industry plays a key role in hardware and software development for these ambitious

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show was one big love letter to his native Puerto Rico, culminating in a message of pride in his home and the Americas, and an appeal for unity with the US. The 14-minute set included guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin

GTA 6 launch is still far away and the parent company of Rockstar Games has assured the new game has been developed by its team and not by using generative AI tools. Take-Two has obviously noticed the changing trends in the industry and how much AI is being deployed by different developers

The World Health Organization on Friday said that a woman had died in Bangladesh on January 28 after contracting the Nipah virus infection. The death in Bangladesh's Rajshahi division came weeks after two Nipah virus cases were confirmed across the border in West Bengal

Six-time MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav was arrested by Patna Police late Friday night at his residence in connection with a case dating back to 1995. He was arrested amid high-voltage drama at his house in Mandiri locality. Speaking to reporters