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Govt may double FY27 auto PLI funds to bump up disbursal lag, but application window unlikely to reopen

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- The government is mulling a significant ramp-up in funding for its flagship auto manufacturing incentive, with the upcoming Union Budget likely to nearly double allocations for t... Read More


"Dominance that Bihar previously had is no longer reflected": Managing Director of Drishti IAS, Vikas Divyakirti on evolving landscape of civil services

Patna, Dec. 25 -- Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, founder and MD of Drishti IAS, shed light on the evolving landscape of civil services in India. Speaking with ANI, Divyakirti noted that around 2000, IAS and I... Read More


"Does not send very reassuring message...damaging for American economy": ORF VP on H1B visa curbs

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Harsh V Pant, Vice President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), on Wednesday discussed US' scrapping of H1B visa lottery, expected to significantly impact Indian professi... Read More


Infosys off-campus hiring: IT giant recruiting engineers, offers up to Rs.21 lakh salary; who can apply?

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- IT giant Infosys is set to hire freshers soon and has raised its salaries for 2025 graduates substantially to up to Rs.21 lakh. According to social media posts cited and reviewe... Read More


When power fades: Nigeria's political reckoning and the fall of untouchables, By Haroon Aremu

Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- He once rode through Abuja with blaring sirens, aides scrambling, admirers stretching their necks for a fleeting glimpse. Today, the same man answers questions in stark rooms, stri... Read More


H-1B visa row: Big decision on $100,000 fee out despite pushback; DHS reveals new rules for selection

India, Dec. 25 -- In a big blow to H1-B applicants, a federal judge sided with the Trump administration, upholding the $100,000 fee on new applications. In a ruling on Tuesday, District Judge Beryl Ho... Read More


US judge upholds Donald Trump's H-1B visa fee hike as 'lawful'

India, Dec. 25 -- A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Donald Trump administration's move of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing a setback for US technology companies that rely on... Read More


When Christmas was simpler, slower and family-centric

Goa, Dec. 25 -- AMAN VERMA[emailprotected] Across Goa, the festive season is in full swing, with Christmas celebrations taking on a more modern and lively character. Bright lights, packed schedules, ... Read More


BJP Govt at Centre anti-poor, anti-labour, alleges Congress

Dharamshala, Dec. 25 -- Former Dharamshala Mayor Devendra Jaggi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that its policies are anti-poor and anti-labour and are pushing t... Read More


J&K Bank wins 'Best MSME Bank' award 2025

Srinagar, Dec. 25 -- Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the prestigious 'Best MSME Bank - Winner' award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025, while also securing the Runner-Up position in the 'CSR Ini... Read More