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Green Card updates for August: EB-1 may become unavailable for Indians

The US Department of State has already notified the changes that are going to happen to Green Card applicants this month as the fiscal year enters its final two months. The department also warned they might have to retrogress some dates and some Green Card categories may become unavailable because…

The Times of India

Arundhati Choudhary wins CWG boxing gold in 70 kg category: The Kota girl who chose boxing ring over her father's IIT dream and struck gold

Arundhati Choudhary secured a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medal. She defeated England's Chantelle Reid by unanimous decision in the final. Her father initially wanted her to pursue engineering due to her math skills. Her mother convinced him to allow her to chase her passion for sports. Choudhary then switched to…

The Economic Times

Priya Ghanghas wins boxing gold at CWG: Meet the young boxer behind India's golden moment

Priya Ghanghas secured India's fourth boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in a close 60kg final bout. Ghanghas fought back after losing the opening round to claim the victory. This win added to India's dominant boxing performance in Glasgow. Sakshi Chaudhary and Jaismine…

The Economic Times

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Sakshi Chaudhary wins CWG boxing gold: How an Indian Army boxer who missed two major Games scripted a golden comeback

Sakshi Chaudhary secured the women's 51kg gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated England's Ruby White via unanimous decision in a dominant performance. This victory marked India's third boxing title of the day. Chaudhary overcame past shoulder injuries to compete in Glasgow. She previously won multiple youth and…

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‘Cockroaches’ and crackdowns: Can Pakistan’s Gen Z storm the barricades?

Just look at what is happening in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. People have taken to the streets over bread-and-butter issues and local election grievances. At least 40 protesters have died this week alone. To add insult to injury, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has described these protesters as “enemies” like India and…

The Times of India

'Returned to the US 3 days before visa expiry': Indian H-1B holder shares what happened next

Amid much panic and apprehension over international and domestic travel for visa holders, an Indian H-1B employee shared the experience returning to the US three days before the expiry of the visa. The person said that the visa validity was until July 31 and the extension was filed in March…

The Times of India

UPI hits record Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July, 23.66 billion transactions

UPI transactions reached a new high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore in July. The volume of these transactions also saw a significant increase during the same month. This growth solidifies UPI's position as India's preferred digital payment method. UPI has expanded its operations to nearly ten international nations.

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India's students need PM Narendra Modi's apology, not his forgiveness: LoP Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Prime Minister Modi should apologize to students. He criticized the prime minister for not meeting grieving parents of students. Gandhi mentioned leaked papers and cancelled exams destroyed years of preparation. India's students do not need forgiveness but an apology from the prime minister. The Congress leader met…

The Economic Times

Jadumani Singh wins silver for India in CWG boxing final: He dreamed of becoming a footballer until one conversation with his uncle changed his life

Jadumani Singh secured a silver medal after a boxing final loss to Jye Dixon. The Indian boxer fought determinedly but was outscored by his Australian opponent. Dixon's disciplined counter-punching proved decisive in the closely contested gold medal bout. Jadumani's journey began with football before transitioning to boxing with family support.…

The Economic Times

CWG 2026: Gold for para shot putter Rana; triple jumpers Chitravel, Selva Prabhu clinch silver, bronze

Soman Rana secured a gold medal in para shot put for India. Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran earned silver and bronze in triple jump. Chitravel achieved a distance of 16.58 meters for his silver medal win. Thirumaran's bronze medal came with a jump of 16.52 meters. Other Indian athletes…

The Economic Times

'My American Dream is over': Indian student's OPT post goes viral

An Indian student's STEM OPT authorization was revoked after their employer lacked a physical US presence. The company only maintained a mailing address and failed a USCIS audit. This incident highlights the risks of joining fraudulent companies for international students. Many such cases of OPT fraud have been identified by…

The Economic Times

From TikTok to signing with Kesha, Boy Throb say they’re for real – and serious about a US visa

‘The people’s boy band’ are petitioning the US government for an ‘extraordinary abilities’ visa for singer Darshan Magdum, who lives in India

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Air India launches Mumbai-Toronto non-stop flights, upgrades Delhi route with new Boeing 787-9

Air India has announced a major expansion of its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 schedule by launching seasonal non-stop flights between Mumbai and Toronto and upgrading its Delhi-Toronto service with its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

The Times of India

Jaismine Lamboria wins gold in women's 57kg boxing at Commonwealth Games 2026

Jaismine Lamboria secured a gold medal in the women's 57kg boxing category. She defeated Michaela Walsh from Northern Ireland in the final match. Earlier, Lamboria had advanced to the final with a dominant semi-final victory. This win had already guaranteed India at least a silver medal. Lamboria expressed her determination…

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US makes $20,000 visa bond programme permanent; India not on 50-country list

The US State Department has decided to make its visa bond programme permanent after successfully running it as a pilot scheme, expanding a policy aimed at reducing visa overstays. The programme currently applies to citizens of 50 countries.

The Economic Times

CDSL Q1 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 118 crore, revenue up 13%

The Indian central securities depository’s revenue from operations meanwhile increased more than 13% YoY to Rs 293 crore during the quarter under review, from Rs 259 crore reported in the year-ago period

The Economic Times

NSA Ajit Doval calls on youth to dedicate themselves to national interest, says India cannot afford to lose this 'window of opportunity'

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India's youth to prioritize national interest over personal gains. He emphasized seizing a crucial window of opportunity for strengthening the nation. Doval accepted the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune. He praised Lokmanya Tilak's sacrifices and contributions to India's freedom struggle. Doval expressed…

The Economic Times

Air India to launch seasonal Mumbai-Toronto non-stop flights from October 25; deploys new Dreamliner on Delhi route

Air India will launch a new seasonal Mumbai-Toronto service starting October 2026. The airline is also introducing its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the Delhi-Toronto route. This expansion adds approximately 4,400 seats monthly between India and Canada. Upgraded Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will operate the new Mumbai-Toronto flights. All Toronto services…

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Why Jagannath's Bhog Isn't Mahaprasad Until This Ritual

Millions of devotees visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri every year to receive its world-famous Mahaprasad. But very few know one extraordinary truth. Lord Jagannath's sacred offering is not considered Mahaprasad the moment it is offered to Him. A hidden ritual, performed quietly inside the temple, transforms the offering into…

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Amit Shah praises NSA Ajit Doval, says he was PM Modi's first pick after taking office in 2014

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday. Shah highlighted Doval's significant role in strengthening India's foreign policy and national security. Doval has provided crucial advice behind Prime Minister Modi's security decisions. The Home Minister also spoke about India's path of cultural nationalism. He noted…

The Economic Times

India enters the story as China begins to rewrite the chips playbook

India and China are pursuing sharply different semiconductor strategies. While China is developing domestic lithography machines to reduce reliance on foreign technology, India is strengthening ties with ASML through Tata Electronics to enter the global semiconductor equipment supply chain. The Tata-ASML discussions could help India build advanced manufacturing capabilities and…

The Economic Times

Dear Nandan: The NEET crisis was never a leak problem. It is a design problem

"I write as someone who has spent three decades inside India's assessment and learning industry, watching this crisis build long before it became urgent. I run a listed company whose credibility depends on the credibility of Indian examinations. So take this as an operator's brief, not applause."

The Economic Times

Nepal communal tensions: Security tightened in Bihar's Madhubani border district

Security has been heightened along the India-Nepal border in Madhubani district. This action follows recent communal violence that erupted in Nepal's Sunsari province. Authorities imposed curfews and prohibitory orders in affected Nepalese districts. Nepalese officials imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Indian police are conducting surveillance and…

The Economic Times

Motilal Oswal calls Bloomberg delay on India G-Secs a "temporary operational pause," expects inclusion within months

Motilal Oswal believes Bloomberg's G-Sec inclusion delay is a temporary pause. He cited operational issues and foreign investor onboarding as reasons for the delay. India's debt market remains significant for the medium and long term. Global market volatility and geopolitical instability may have influenced the decision. Foreign investors are returning…

The Economic Times

Amit Shah presents Lokmanya Tilak Award to NSA Ajit Doval in Pune

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to Ajit Doval. Doval received the honour for his significant contributions to India's national security. The award ceremony took place in Pune on Saturday. Earlier, Shah paid tributes to Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe on his birth anniversary. Maharashtra leaders joined…

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