India raises H1B visa concerns with US amid interview delays

India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of a large number of Indians and that both sides are engaged on the issue to address......

UP plans 'surgical strike' against infiltrators to boost security

The Yogi Adityanath government has prepared a comprehensive blueprint to carry out a "surgical strike" against infiltrators, aimed at strengthening the state's internal security. IMAGE: Uttar......

Look, Who's Slamming Rahul Gandhi...

'Theatrics replace analysis. Public spectacle takes the place of public service.' Former judges, retired bureaucrats and veteran armed forces officers lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for......

'A Big Chunk Of India's Office Workers Will End Up Becoming Part Of The Gig Economy'

'More and more people from the middle class will become self-employed gig workers mostly working from home, rather than as office workers with salary, promotion, bonuses, etc.' Illustration:......

Joblessness slowed to 5.2% in Q2: PLFS data

India’s labour market in the second quarter (July–September/Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) showed resilience, with the jobless rate easing even as more people entered the workforce. However, a rise in......

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

The salaries of India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, reflecting the growing demand and opportunities for the skilled workforce, a report......

EPFO adds nearly 22 lakh members in June

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a 13.46 per cent year-on-year growth in net member addition of 21.89 lakh in June, according to the latest payroll data released on Wednesday. Illustration:......

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

In a double-dose bid to boost growth and employment prospects, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.07 trillion outlay for a research development and innovation (RDI) Scheme to fund private......

Review: Dupahiya Is Lotsa Fun

Such a collection of amiable characters were last seen in Panchayat.There are greedy dowry seekers, criminals, misogynists and the like, but the collective goodness of the others keep violence and......

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Sacred Games Actor Kubra Sait went to the Maha Kumbh Mela, and penned a beautiful diary of her experiences. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kubra Sait/Instagram '1st Feb 2025, I took a dip at the......

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT......

Security breach, crowd chaos mar Messi's Kolkata visit

Fresh details from eyewitness accounts, videos and photographs circulating on social media and television channels point to a serious security breach and lapses in crowd management during Argentine......

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

The reaction to Shan's dismissal and welcome for Babar even prompted South African commentator Shaun Pollock to express amazement and remark that someone needs to remind the crowd that 'you don't......

India face selection dilemma as Ro-Ko eye series revival

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer with coach Gautam Gambhir. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team's heavy reliance on all-rounders will be tested by a plucky Australia in the second ODI but the spotlight will......

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point during his first round match against Italy's Fabio Fognini on Day 1 of Wimbledon on Monday, June 20, 2025. All Photographs: Reuters   Wimbledon --......

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

R Sai Kishore bowled just three balls to Krunal Pandya but that small passage spread across 13th and 15th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings revealed the big strides the Gujarat Titans......