US tightens visa rules on ‘birth tourism’: Who could be affected and what Indian travellers need to know

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting people and businesses involved in what it calls commercial “birth tourism” networks.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy on September 23, saying it will be used against people who knowingly engage in, have engaged in, or facilitate birth tourism to the US….

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“I am not educated,” He is an auto driver, has no savings and sometimes borrows to make ends meet; yet he spends ₹1.4 lakh for something he feels is absolutely necessary in life; why his life should be a lesson for many

An auto driver’s candid account of his monthly income and household expenses has struck a chord online, particularly because of the sacrifice he is making to give his daughter a good education. According to a video shared on social media, the man earns around ₹75,000 a month but spends ₹1.4 lakh every year on his…

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“I’ve actually been training differently …” R Madhavan’s son Vedaant says his famous surname brings extra pressure on him, but he wants to make his own mark as a swimmer

Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R. Madhavan, is representing India at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. But ahead of his debut at the continental event, the young swimmer made it clear that he does not want his identity to be defined only by his famous surname. In an interview with PTI, Vedaant spoke about…

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