China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025
In a significant move to facilitate foreigners traveling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. The single entry visa fee for visitors is Rs
United Cup: Rybakina puts Kazakhstan on brink of semis; Machac takes Czechia closer to QFs
Elena Rybakina put Kazakhstan one win away from the 2025 United Cup semifinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the first match of the tournament’s knockout stages. Group C winners Kazakhstan are now 6-1 in matches this week,
Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower
The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered. Suchir, a former OpenAI employee, had made headlines for his whistleblowing
Brooke Shields shows off washboard abs in vacation picture with daughters
Actress Brooke Shields is flaunting her fitness. The model-actress, 59, showed off her toned abs while posing with her two daughters, Grier, 18, and Rowan, 21, on vacation in Nassau, Bahamas. Grier wore a green bikini top with a floral wrap skirt, while
Iraq war WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing that searches failed to detect weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but
Statesman of great vision: PM Modi pays tribute to former US Prez Jimmy Carter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former USA President Mr. Jimmy Carter. A statesman of
Football: AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao as head coach
AC Milan have announced the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. “AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the
State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
The official state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter,
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
US court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case
A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump
Cobolli, Paolini guide Italy to United Cup quarterfinals
Flavio Cobolli made a remarkable comeback from the brink of defeat, saving a match point, as Italy swept France to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the United Cup. Cobolli triumphed over Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-2. Humbert won his first
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by
Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living president of all time and the third US president to visit India. Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia. He had been suffering
EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the
World leaders pay tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter
World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian
At least 45 killed in Israel’s violations of ceasefire deal with Lebanon
At least 45 people have been killed between November 27 and December 22 in Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, according to a source from the Lebanese army. During this period, the Israeli army also arrested 17 people from border towns, all of
Ashton Agar Defends Struggling Mitchell Marsh, Calls Him One of Australia’s Best Six Batters
Ashton Agar has thrown his support behind Western Australian teammate Mitchell Marsh, insisting the under-pressure all-rounder remains one of Australia’s top six batters despite a challenging run in the Border-Gavaskar Series. Marsh’s form slump, which has seen him endure five consecutive single-digit scores,
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernizing relationship: USIBC
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening US-India ties. In a statement, the USIBC, which represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India, and the
Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh
The passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the US and other nations, praising his pivotal role in strengthening the US-India partnership. US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other officials
EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The meetings focused on the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and current regional and global developments. Jaishankar