‘Took Rs 1.24 cr education loan’: F-1 visa denied after Indian student reveals family income to visa officer

Indian student shares F-1 student visa rejection experience. An Indian student shared the experience of an F-1 visa denial at the Delhi consulate, at a time when visa officers have become extremely stringent in their approvals. The student, a graduate of 2025, wants to pursue an MS in Computer Science at Columbia University. The interview … Read more

As losses stink, Air India to stop laundry service for crew at hotels abroad from July

NEW DELHI: This cost cutting move could potentially stink all the way from ground to the sky. Loss-making Air India has informed its flight crew that “routine availability of laundry services during international layovers will be discontinued from July 1, 2026.” The same will, however, continue at domestic layovers.Pilots and cabin crew give their uniforms … Read more

MP govt mulls recruiting national, intn’l athletes as gazetted officers | Bhopal News

Bhopal: In order to promote sporting excellence and streamline talent absorption into public service, Madhya Pradesh’s sports department has submitted a proposal to the state government seeking direct appointment of outstanding athletes to gazetted officer positions.The proposal follows a recent govt gazette notification that authorised direct recruitment of high-achieving sportspersons into the state police department.Officials … Read more

Hanged or strangled? Probe turns on husband | Rajkot News

Rajkot: The suspected suicide of a 35-year-old woman, Ila Bagda, has morphed into a murder investigation, after forensic findings indicated strangulation which led police to arrest her husband, Hitendra Bagda.A case of murder has been registered against Hitendra at Bhayavadar police station in Upleta taluka by Ila’s brother, Rajesh Hedamba. On Tuesday, Ila’s family were … Read more

Ludhiana police, RPF bust phone snatching ring; seven devices recovered | Ludhiana News

The accused has a past criminal record, facing five separate cases since 2017 involving robbery, theft, snatching, and Arms Act violations. Ludhiana: A joint operation by the Division Number 1 police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) busted a gang targeting railway passengers, resulting in the arrest of a key member. The police recovered seven … Read more

Govt schools told to keep students out of unsafe buildings | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Ahead of the monsoon, the education department Thursday issued guidelines directing govt schools not to seat students in unsafe buildings as they prepare to reopen Monday. The department asked schools to clean terraces, clear drains and pipelines of garbage, and prevent water accumulation on and around school premises.The department instructed officials to ensure that … Read more

‘Won’t be right’: Run-scorer should not be dropped just to play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, says India coach | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may be on the verge of becoming India’s youngest international cricketer, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak made it clear that the teenager’s opportunity should not come at the cost of a player who is already performing.India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland on Friday, and if Sooryavanshi is … Read more

BCC empowers disabled with 26 motorised three-wheelers | Hubballi News

MLA Asif Sait distributes vehicles to the disabled during an event held at the BCC on Thursday. Mayor, deputy mayor, corporators and officials were present Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) on Thursday distributed motorised three-wheelers to persons with disabilities under the 5% grant scheme of its Poverty Alleviation Cell. A total of 26 eligible … Read more