Consulate General of India in Dubai. Indian nationals in the UAE can now book appointments online for passport, visa and attestation services as Indian diplomatic missions introduce a new appointment system to ease long queues during an ongoing transition of outsourced consular services.The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India…
An underwater volcano erupting quietly beneath the Bismarck Sea, just north of Papua New Guinea, could soon push a brand new island above the waves. Satellites first picked up signs of trouble on May 8, 2026, when seismometers recorded a small swarm of earthquakes beneath the ocean floor, and within days, NASA’s Aqua and Terra…
If your idea of a perfect weekend includes long walks, hiking trails, or hours at the park, some dog breeds will happily keep up – and then ask for more. These energetic companions aren’t the type to nap all day. They love having something to do, whether it’s chasing a ball, learning a new trick,…
Lord Shiva is considered the greatest of givers and is known as the Supreme Lord. Devotees seek his protection from negative energies and black magic. According to Hindu scriptures, he is one of the Trimurti and is known as the destroyer of negativity and evil forces. Devotees who are suffering from negative energies and the…
58 engineering colleges shut across India in 2025-26, over 950 courses discontinued: AICTE The number of engineering colleges shutting down in India continues to grow, with 58 engineering and technical institutions closing during the 2025-26 academic year. The closures span several states, led by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, and reflect a pattern that the regulator…
File pic of Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Mumbai: “Hindus are naive and gullible, but they are not stupid. If someone is looting temples by taking advantage of our Hindutva, no Hindu will forgive them now,” said Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday evening as he kicked…
05 factory fire chattarpur New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at a factory near a bank in south Delhi’s Chandan Hola, Chhattarpur, in the early hours of Sunday, engulfing exhibition items spread across nearly two acres and triggering a major firefighting operation that lasted for more than four hours.According to Delhi Fire Services, the…
Chennai: To strengthen waste management and improve segregation at source, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has made online registration mandatory for all bulk waste generators. They have been directed to complete the process within 15 days or face penalties under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.The move targets establishments that generate more than 100 kg of…
Ahmedabad: Vejalpur police detained a 25-year-old man and seized three smartphones after receiving a tip-off about an illegal call-centre operation allegedly being run through mobile applications on a public road near Fatehwadi.According to the complaint filed by Mehulkumar Hasmukh, a member of the surveillance squad attached to Vejalpur police station, the incident occurred on June…
Kolkata: Krishnadas Das, a 105-year-old retired policeman who was posted with the Constituent Assembly security in Delhi in 1946-47, can still recall Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s towering presence at the House and his frustration with the efforts to divide the country that eventually prompted his decision to move to Kashmir. The resident of Bolpur on Sunday…
