Home Ministry Grants Relief to Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees Who Arrived Before 2015
The Home Ministry has announced that Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who entered India before January 9, 2015, will be exempted from certain penal provisions under the Foreigners Act. This move…
Putin Open to Meeting Zelenskyy in Moscow; Ukraine Rejects Proposal as ‘Unacceptable’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow for direct talks, signaling a potential diplomatic move amid ongoing tensions. However, Ukraine swiftly dismissed…
Ontario Introduces New ‘As of Right’ Rules for Out-of-Province Workers Starting 2026
Certified professionals from other provinces will be able to work in Ontario within 10 days under the new framework Toronto: In a major move aimed at boosting labour mobility, the…
PM Modi Expected to Visit Manipur Soon Amid Ongoing Tensions
Communities in the state anticipate dialogue as Centre aims for reconciliation Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Manipur in the coming days, a move seen as a…
Pakistan Army Chief Munir Holds First Meeting with Chinese President Xi After Becoming Field Marshal
Strategic partnership, regional security and defence cooperation dominate high-level talks Beijing: Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since assuming his…
IRCC Updates Processing Times for PR Cards, Sponsorships, Visas, and Work Permits
New timelines affect permanent residency, visitor visas, super visas, and temporary programs Ottawa: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updated processing times for a wide range of applications,…
Trump Calls US-India Trade a ‘One-Sided Disaster’ After Modi’s Meetings with Xi and Putin
Former U.S. President sharpens criticism of India’s trade practices amid growing global realignments Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed the current state of trade relations between the United…
Over 800 Dead, 2,500 Injured as Powerful Earthquake Devastates Afghanistan
Kabul reels under destruction as rescue operations continue amid multiple aftershocks Kabul: A powerful earthquake followed by several aftershocks has devastated large parts of Afghanistan, leaving at least 800 people…
‘Think About the Bigger Picture’: Chamber of Commerce Official Urges Support for PM’s Move to Scrap Counter-Tariffs
New Delhi: A leading representative of the Chamber of Commerce has urged industry stakeholders and the general public to consider the broader economic benefits of Prime Minister’s recent decision to…
Supreme Court Declines Early Hearing on Pleas Regarding Jammu & Kashmir Statehood
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to advance the date of hearing on petitions seeking restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, dismissing the request for an urgent listing…