The case of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi challenging his extradition will come up for hearing before Belgium’s supreme court — the Court of Cassation — on December 9, officials said on Thursday. Choksi has challenged before Belgium’s top court an October 17 ruling of the Antwerp Court of Appeal that upheld India’s request for...

An airborne Su-57 fighter jet (ANI) NEW DELHI: Russia has expressed its readiness to support India’s future fighter aircraft needs, offering unrestricted technology transfer for the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, with all demands from the Indian side described as “completely acceptable,” reported ANI citing officials. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai air show 2025,...

: Congress MLC Addanki Dayakar defended the Governor’s decision to allow the police to inquire former minister K.T. Rama Rao in the Formula E car race, calling it a “constitutionally valid and necessary step.” He criticised the BRS leadership for what he described as “false propaganda” and repeated claims that the inquiry was politically motivated....

With November and December marking a critical restart phase for UPSC preparation, aspirants often face a daunting question: how should they set the pace for Prelims and ensure a smooth Mains transition by following a rule-based, exam-focused system built around high-priority microthemes? Shikhar Sachan, a UPSC educator and mentor with more than ten years of...

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Thursday capped spot booking for Sabarimala darshan at 5,000 people per day, following directions from the Kerala High Court. Officials said the restriction will remain in place until November 24. According to a TDB press release, spot booking will now be available only at the Nilakkal and Vandiperiyar centres,...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken a key preliminary step toward the launch of the ‘Gold Card’ permanent-residence program, an initiative which could allow foreign nationals to gain lawful permanent residence in the US via a large government donation.Under the plan—a component of the broader immigration agenda of the Trump administration—the USCIS...

A representational photo of an automated multi-level car parking facility. | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh Bengaluru Traffic Police have proposed a new technology to build mechanised Multi Level Car Parking (MLCP) facilities where cars are vertically stacked using hydraulic lift systems. These are nine-storey metallic structures that can be set up in a small space,...

Vivek Oberoi might not be a superstar in the movies, but he surely is one of the most successful actor-entrepreneurs. The actor, who will soon be seen in Masti 4, is known to have net worth of Rs 1200 crore and in a recent interview, he shared if there is any truth to that. He...

The focus is on Nitish Kumar’s oath-taking ceremony for his tenth term as Chief Minister of Bihar, held at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The bulletin notes that Nitish Kumar has mastered political survival by navigating shifting alliances. The event is presented as a major show of strength for the NDA, with top leaders in attendance,...

Sundar Pichai (Image credit: BBC interview/ Youtube) NEW DELHI: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has reaffirmed the vital role of immigrants in the growth of the United States technology sector, calling their contribution “phenomenal” at a time when the H-1B visa system is at the centre of renewed political debate.In an interview with the BBC, Pichai...