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US to impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee on tourists, students, H-1B workers. How does it impact Indians?

New Delhi, July 9 -- Indian nationals planning to visit the United States for tourism, study, or work will soon face a sharp increase in visa-related costs. Under the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bi... Read More


Vietnam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation

Vientiane, July 9 -- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung paid courtesy calls to Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone... Read More


Saudi Arabia sees 101 pc rise in foreign pilgrim arrivals in 2024

Riyadh, July 9 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recorded a 101 percent increase in pilgrim arrivals in 2024 compared to 2022, according to the Pilgrim Experience Programme's annual report. The sha... Read More


100 Years of Guru Dutt: IFFM 2025 to honour cinema icon with special screenings of 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'

Mumbai, July 9 -- The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt during its 2025 edition, marking the centenary year of the cinema icon. The f... Read More


Tibetan Associations of New York declare July 6 as '14th Dalai Lama Day' during 90th birthday celebration

New York, July 9 -- The Tibetan Associations of New York and New Jersey held a two-day celebration marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 5 and 6, with the main event taking place at... Read More


Meat shops on Kanwar Yatra route to remain shut: Mishra

NEW DELHI, July 9 -- Delhi Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday said the meat shops on the Kanwar Yatra route, most of which are run illegally, will be shut down during the religious... Read More


Vietnam, Slovakia hold political consultation

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreaign Affairs Ngo Le Van and Marek Estok, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia, who is on a working visit to... Read More


UP: Alcoholic beverages sector generates Rs 56,000 cr revenue, creates 5.3 lakh jobs

Lucknow, July 9 -- In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into a $1 trillion economy, all sectors are playing their part, and the alcoholic beverages (Alcob... Read More


'Buddhist traditions deeply rooted in Chhattisgarh'

Raipur, July 9 -- Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday unveiled a grand statue of Lord Buddha at Mainpat in Surguja district, highlighting the deep-rooted presence of Buddhist traditions in Chha... Read More


Understanding the mental health Everyday crisis among students

Kathmandu, July 9 -- Academic performance is entangled with self-worth, family honour, and future security in today's competitive and image-driven society. This academic, social, and emotional strain ... Read More