India reaffirmed its opposition to unauthorized border crossings while promoting regulated immigration channels. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal announced that 2,417 citizens returned from America since January. The government processes deportation cases by verifying nationality and documentation before accepting returnees. Harjeet Kaur, aged 73, joined recent arrivals after California authorities detained her.
American officials have expelled 1,703 Indians through military aircraft, chartered planes, and commercial flights between January and July. Deportations occurred via multiple transportation methods coordinated by border protection and immigration enforcement agencies. The ministry expressed concerns about...
The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Digital Age Retail Pvt Ltd Rs 2,00,000 for deceptive pricing practices on its FirstCry platform. The company advertised products as tax-inclusive but charged additional GST during checkout. This practice misled customers about actual discount rates and final payment amounts. Consumer complaints triggered the investigation.
Authorities discovered that advertised discounts appeared larger than reality after GST application. Products marketed with 27 percent reductions actually offered only 18.2 percent savings. The penalty addressed violations under consumer protection laws regarding misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. FirstCry has since modified its platform to display...
Australia's under-21 hockey team defeated India's junior women 3-2 at Canberra's National Hockey Centre on Friday. Bianca Zurrer opened scoring through a penalty corner in the 36th minute before Evie Sransby doubled the lead nine minutes later. Lalthantluangi pulled one back with a penalty corner conversion at the 47-minute mark while Sonam leveled the contest seven minutes afterward. Sammy Love clinched victory for the hosts with a penalty corner goal one minute from time.
Captain Jyoti Singh leads the squad under coach Tushar Khandker's guidance during this Australian tour. Four additional fixtures await the team against Australia's junior side and Canberra Chill from the Hockey One League. These matches serve as preparation for...
Director Om Raut credits Bollywood star Ajay Devgn with teaching him valuable production lessons during recent promotional activities for Inspector Zende. Raut explained that effective producing requires granting creative freedom to directors while providing necessary support from behind the scenes. The filmmaker emphasized his commitment to empowering other directors with resources and backing rather than interfering with their artistic vision. He acknowledged learning this approach from Devgn during their collaboration on Hindi cinema projects.
Raut admitted experiencing strong urges to direct National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee while producing Inspector Zende. The producer resisted these temptations for the benefit of the overall...
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh addressed the relationship between effective local governance and quality statistical data during Friday's conference. The minister emphasized that communities require accurate information to transform their needs into actionable development strategies. Statistical professionals serve essential functions in providing reliable interpretations for evidence-based policy decisions. Strong local governance depends on detailed and credible information systems that guide planning efforts and track implementation progress.
The 29th conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations convened in Chandigarh under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh...
Actress Jaya Prada visited Tarapith Temple in West Bengal during Navratri festivities on Friday. The veteran performer shared her temple visit through an Instagram video that showed her praying before the deity. She appeared wearing a simple salwar kameez without makeup while offering her devotions.
The Tarapith Temple dates back to the 13th century and stands in Birbhum district of West Bengal. Devotees worship the Hindu goddess Tara at this sacred site, which represents the second of ten Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition. The temple holds significance as one of 51 Sati Pithas across India.
Earlier this year in May, Jaya Prada met with fellow actor Dharmendra at his residence for a social gathering that she documented on social media.
Minister Nitin Gadkari initiated India's inaugural hydrogen highway project on Friday. The government allocated Rs 500 crore across five consortiums to establish fueling infrastructure along ten strategic routes. Thirty-seven hydrogen-powered vehicles will participate in trials supported by nine refueling stations along national corridors. This infrastructure aims to reduce dependence on crude oil imports that currently cost India Rs 22 lakh crore annually.
The World Hydrogen India summit hosted the announcement through S&P Global Commodity Insights. Industry leaders examined regulatory frameworks and financing models for sustainable hydrogen ecosystems. Chemical companies explored cleaner production methods while experts assessed...
The GIFT International Banking Forum concluded Friday with discussions on transforming Gujarat International Finance Tec-City into a $500 billion financial center. Leaders explored strategies to establish India as a global banking powerhouse rather than merely a service delivery location. The forum emphasized opportunities to capture significant portions of international treasury operations and cross-border lending markets. Thirty-four IFSC Banking Units currently operate within the facility.
More than fifty banks sent representatives alongside 150 senior executives to attend the exclusive gathering. Participants examined wholesale banking innovations, retail wealth management, and treasury operations during panel discussions. The...
Israel's government deployed mobile billboards and digital displays throughout Manhattan as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared for his United Nations General Assembly speech. The advertising campaign targeted areas surrounding UN headquarters and Times Square with Remember October 7 messaging. Each display featured scannable codes directing international users to documentation of Hamas attack details. The initiative aimed to remind world leaders about terrorist actions against civilians.
Netanyahu arrived Thursday for diplomatic meetings with Argentine, Serbian, and Paraguayan leaders before addressing the assembly Friday evening. The Prime Minister's Office described the campaign as highlighting Hamas brutality during the...
