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India slips to 85th spot on Henley Passport Index, visa-free access shrinks to 57 countries

India, Oct. 15 -- India's passport has fallen to 85th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries, down from 59 last year. Singapore leads with access to 193 destinat... Read More


City stays in bad air mode, 5 stations in 'very poor'

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with the AQI in some areas slipping into the 'very poor' category at over 300, of... Read More


Noida joins top 10 polluted cities

Noida, Oct. 15 -- The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated sharply once again, with Noida emerging in the list of top 10 most polluted cities in the country. Early morning data recorded the Air ... Read More


What is 'microshifting' and can it replace remote or hybrid model? New trend sparks buzz amid work-life balance debate

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The traditional 9-to-5 workday is rapidly fading as employees - especially those in remote and hybrid roles - demand flexibility to structure their work around life rather than o... Read More


US, UK launch largest-ever crackdown on Southeast Asian cybercrime networks

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- In an unprecedented move underscoring the growing global alarm over cyber-enabled crime, the United States and United Kingdom on October 14 jointly announced their largest coord... Read More


Virginia Department of Transportation Issues Solicitation Notice for Handrail, Anchor & Rod

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 15 -- Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a solicitation notice (QQ-105300) on Oct. 14 for Handrail, Anchor & Rod (Supplies - Non-Technology). Opportunity Type: Quick... Read More


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Supreme Court nod on green firecrackers, calls it a "balanced approach"

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to relax the firecracker ban conditions, allowing the sale and bursting of green firecrackers ... Read More


"Bursting firecrackers used to feel like a crime": Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma welcomes Surpreme Court's decision

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court allowing the sale and bursting of green firecrackers ahead of D... Read More


Vashi builder duped of rRs.r1.47 in fake land deals

India, Oct. 15 -- As many as 25 individuals were booked on Monday for allegedly defrauding a builder to the tune of Rs.1.47 crore in a fraudulent land deal involving three plots in Ulwe. According to... Read More


USPTO Publishes Trademark 'I-STRIP' for Opposition

U.S., Oct. 15 -- An application to own the trademark for 'I-STRIP' has been filed on Apr. 17, 2025. Owner(s): Spidertech Inc.; 115 Ridgetop Road, , Goods and/or Services: For: Kinesiology tapes C... Read More