The US Department of State has revealed extensive modifications to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program, which will come into effect on September 2, 2025, reversing the policy that was implemented earlier this year on February 18, 2025. The updated regulations will greatly restrict eligibility for interview waivers, mandating that most applicants—including children under 14 and seniors over 79—must attend...
Karan Kundrra & Elvish Yadav emerge victorious in Season 2 of ‘Laughter Chefs’
Actor Karan Kundrra and YouTuber Elvish Yadav have been crowned the winners of Laughter Chefs Season 2, the well-known comedy cooking competition. Colors TV shared the news of their victory via an Instagram post showcasing the pair joyfully holding their trophies. The channel’s caption stated: “Jinhone jeeti trophy aur aapka dher saara pyaar, pesh hai Laughter Chefs ki winner jodi...
Parliament Prepares for 16-Hour Discussion on Operation Sindoor Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Lok Sabha is preparing for an extensive 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor, which is India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, scheduled during the Monsoon Session on Monday, July 28. The Rajya Sabha will engage in a similar discussion for the same length of time on Tuesday. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has confirmed that the Business Advisory Committee...
Raj Thackeray Visits Matoshree, Shares Warm Embrace with Uddhav on His Birthday, Leaves After 20 Minutes
In a rare and emotional moment that has stirred political speculation, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray visited Matoshree, the residence of his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Uddhav’s 65th birthday. This was Raj’s first significant visit to Matoshree in years, making the occasion both personally warm and politically significant. Warm Welcome at Matoshree Raj’s...
‘We Need To Be Future-Ready’: TCS CEO K Krithivasan on Decision to Cut 12,200 Jobs in FY26
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced that it will reduce its global workforce by 2%—approximately 12,200 employees—in the financial year FY26 (April 2025 to March 2026). The layoffs, which will primarily affect middle and senior management roles, come as part of the company’s strategy to align with changing technology demands and make the organization future-ready....
IND vs ENG 4th Test: Jadeja and Sundar’s Unbeaten Hundreds Help India Secure Draw at Old Trafford
The 4th Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, ended in a high-scoring draw, as batters from both teams dominated across all five days. India’s Strong First Innings After England won the toss and opted to field, India posted 358 runs in 114.1 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Sai Sudharsan (61) provided crucial contributions, while England’s bowling attack...
India Must Become a Lion, Not Just a Golden Bird: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Strength and Economic Self-Reliance
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called for India to evolve into a strong and economically self-reliant nation, highlighting that the world respects power and strength. Speaking at the ‘Gyan Sabha’, a national education conference organized by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas in New Delhi, Bhagwat urged India to move beyond the image of a “golden bird” and instead become a...
Fatal Tanker Explosion in Vadodara During Asphalt Unloading Kills Three
A tragic industrial accident claimed three lives on Sunday evening when a tanker exploded during asphalt unloading at a plant in Mokshi village, Savli taluka, Vadodara district, Gujarat. According to officials from the Bhadarwa police station, the incident occurred while the tanker was being heated to remove stuck asphalt. During the process, gas pressure inside the tanker increased, resulting in...
US Confirms No Extension on August 1 Tariff Deadline: 30% Tariffs to Take Effect
The US administration has confirmed that the August 1 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs remains unchanged, ruling out any possibility of an extension. Speaking on Fox News Sunday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated, “No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set. They’ll go into place. Customs will start collecting the money, and off we go.”...
TCS to Lay Off 12,000 Employees Amid Business Transformation: Impact on Pune’s IT Hubs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has announced plans to lay off around 12,000 employees, representing about 2% of its global workforce. This restructuring will mainly impact middle and senior-level roles as the company adapts to a new business model and focuses on becoming a future-ready organization. As of June 30, 2025, TCS reported a headcount of...