Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for passports and Aadhaar cards to be recognised as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship following the MEA’s clarification on passports. (PTI/File) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday called for a legislative overhaul to make passports and Aadhaar cards conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, saying the Centre’s recent…
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel and visas for DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Saudi Arabia has barred its citizens from travelling to three African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and has suspended the issuance of all visas for travellers arriving from these nations as part of new measures…
Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E. Nicolas Pepe scored brace against Curacao. (Getty Images via AFP) For manager Emerse Fae, the feat ends a wait of 20 years since he was an unused…
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a major change to the State Services Main Examination pattern. From the 2027 examination onwards, candidates will no longer have to choose an optional subject, as the commission has decided to remove it from the exam scheme.In a press release issued on June 25, the commission said that…
The actor has expressed enthusiasm about bringing Batman’s iconic sidekick to the big screen, though he joked that he would only approve if Robin is “13 years old.”image credit (instagram) Robert Pattinson has previously indicated his openness to introducing one of DC Comics’ most iconic characters alongside his portrayal of Batman in the upcoming sequel….
As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show signs of easing, energy prices have started moving in favour of consumers. Crude oil prices have surrendered most of the gains made during the recent conflict and are now trading close to their pre-crisis levels. According to a report by JM Financial, the correction in global LPG…
Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle and the world’s sixth-richest man has quietly donated more than $45 million to nonprofits and programs backing US President Donald Trump, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The funding, not subject to disclosure rules, has not been publicly reported until this week. Ellison’s low-profile contributions stand…
When most people hear the word philanthropy, they picture the very wealthy writing enormous cheques. It can feel like something reserved for billionaires, far removed from ordinary life. Oprah Winfrey, who has given away vast sums herself, offers a much more down to earth way in. Anyone interested in charity or giving, she says, should…
The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in the final match of World Cup Group F play for both teams. The Dutch celebrate after sealing a place in the Round of 32. (IMAGN IMAGES…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included a verse from the Manu-smriti in its newly introduced Class 9 Social Science textbook to explain that women were accorded respect during the Vedic period. The Manusmriti has remained controversial for years. Many critics say it justified social inequality, while others defend it as…
