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US introduces new immigration parole fee: Here's what applicant should know and who is exempt

India, Oct. 19 -- The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has imposed a new $1,000 (about Rs.88,000) immigration parole charge that would be paid by certain migrants who are req... Read More


Entry through basket lift, heist in 7 minutes: How thieves stole jewellery from Louvre museum

India, Oct. 19 -- A major robbery took place at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, which led to the closure of the museum for a day. The thieves reportedly entered through an area under cons... Read More


Ludhiana hits just 14% of target after one month

Ludhiana, Oct. 19 -- Despite a month into the paddy procurement season, merely 14% of paddy crops have been procured in grain markets across Ludhiana district which stood at 2.39 lakh metric tonnes, a... Read More


rRs.r7,472 cr paid to farmers for paddy, 100% lifting ensured: Punjab CM Mann

Chandigarh, Oct. 19 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday directed senior IAS officers and administrative secretaries of various departments to ensure that the ongoing procurement of paddy was c... Read More


PM Modi to kickstart Bihar poll campaign from Samastipur on Oct 24

India, Oct. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart his campaign for the Bihar assembly election on October 24 with a visit to Karpoori Gram, the birthplace of former chief minister Jannayak... Read More


MPCB noise test reveals several firecrackers exceed safe limits

India, Oct. 19 -- Ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) conducted noise level tests on firecrackers on October 16 near its River Ghat office in Pune. The tests, conducted fro... Read More


Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon reveals 5 healthier alternatives to palm oil for deep frying your snacks this Diwali

India, Oct. 19 -- Diwali is a season of celebration, sweets, and deep-fried treats - but festive indulgence can take a toll on health. Homemade snacks are the best option, as they allow you to control... Read More


BSP national executive meet today to chart roadmap for upcoming polls

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- Buoyed by the massive turnout at the Manyawar Kanshi Ram Parinirvan Diwas (death anniversary) event in Lucknow on October 9, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is set to hold an importa... Read More


Ludhiana: Govt-aided schools' staff decry grant release delays

Ludhiana, Oct. 19 -- Expressing deep anger and frustration, the staff members of government-aided schools, who have not received their salaries for the past eight months, burnt copies of government or... Read More


Vehicle registrations surge at Pune RTO ahead of Diwali; sharp rise in two-wheelers this year

India, Oct. 19 -- The festive rush has driven a notable spike in vehicle registrations at the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) this year. Between October 8 and 17, 2025, the RTO registered 13,387 ... Read More