Omar Abdullah’s close aide gets cabinet minister rank | India News

SRINAGAR: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday evening accorded Nasir Aslam Wani, adviser of CM Omar Abdullah, the rank and privileges of a cabinet minister, according to an official order.Omar’s party National Conference welcomed the decision.The order said Wani would receive a monthly consolidated salary, rent-free accommodation and transport facilities.Omar appointed Wani as adviser shortly … Read more

Cuba looks to expand economic ties with India across biotech, renewables and tourism, envoy says

Cuba is keen to deepen its economic engagement with India across sectors such as agro-industry, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, sports and tourism, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera said on Saturday, reported PTI. Addressing a special session on India–Cuba bilateral trade and economic cooperation organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce … Read more

‘More tech growth in India, less visa dependency in US’: American investor weighs in on reverse migration amid H-1B uncertainty

Amid reverse migration from the US to India, technology professionals are getting sick of tighter visa rules and higher costs, leading to global talent returning to their home countries and settling for jobs there.US investor Hany Girgis weighed in on the shift in a post on X, pointing to LinkedIn figures showing a 40 per … Read more

Third aerobridge at city airport to boost movement of passengers | Patna News

Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna has taken a significant step forward by launching its third passenger boarding bridge, which streamlines passenger movement and shortens waiting times. This upgrade is part of the new integrated terminal, designed to accommodate one million passengers each year, and reflects a strategic push to enhance air travel connectivity throughout … Read more

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches MMUA cheques distribution in Borkhetri Assembly Constituency | India News

With the objective of economically empowering women and creating livelihood opportunities, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the distribution of cheques worth Rs. 10,000 each to 30,806 women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) in the Borkhetri Assembly Constituency of Nalbari district.With this, the scheme has so far benefited … Read more

Palash Muchhal files defamation case of Rs 10 crore on Vidnyan Mane after his accusations of cheating on Smriti Mandhana and being caught red handed in bed with another woman | Hindi Movie News

After his wedding with Smriti Mandhana was called off, Palash Muchhal has been in the news as a Sangli based actor, producer Vidnyan Mane alleged that the music composer, singer cheated him of Rs 40 lakh. Mane recently also accused him of cheating on Smriti. Now after Vidnyan’s allegations, Palash has announced that he’s filed … Read more

Indiana lawmakers push bill allowing Classic Learning Test scores in college applications

Indiana High School Students May Soon Have More Options for College Testing Indiana could see a shift in college admissions testing if Senate Bill 88 (SB 88) becomes law. The legislation, which recently advanced out of the Senate Education Committee, would require public colleges and universities in the state to consider scores from the Classic … Read more

Crazy scenes! Hours after Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup, BCB director quits | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket faced another turbulent moment on Saturday as a senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official resigned on the same day the team was officially removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Ishtiaque Sadeque, a BCB director and chairman of the Game Development Committee, stepped down hours … Read more

‘Not going to ask immigration status’: Zohran Mamdani announces healthcare for New York’s children, undocumented included

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that all children in the city, including those who are undocumented, will be eligible for free childcare under the city’s universal programmes.Speaking during a media roundtable, the socialist-Democrat said the initiative covers children under five years old and stressed that these are not programs that are going … Read more