India's Passport Seva Portal is facing a nationwide technical outage, severely impacting passport services across the country. Beginning on Thursday, the disruption has led to widespread cancellations of appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), with users reporting that both the website and the mobile app have become non-functional. The issue remains unresolved as of Friday evening, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo.

In a major development amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran has temporarily reopened its closed airspace to facilitate the evacuation of Indian nationals. The decision comes as a humanitarian gesture following diplomatic efforts by the Indian government. As per official reports, nearly 1,000 Indian citizens, including students and workers stranded in different regions of Iran, will return to India on Friday night via special chartered flight

The Republic of Uzbekistan has announced an exciting opportunity for Indian students through five fully funded scholarships for the 2025–26 academic year. These scholarships are for postgraduate studies at the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This university is renowned for its focus on tourism, cultural heritage, and related disciplines, making it a prime destination for students passi

Four schools from India have been named among the top 10 global finalists for the 2025 World's Best School Prizes, hosted by UK-based T4 Education. These annual awards celebrate schools making extraordinary contributions in education, innovation, health, environment, and community development. This year's Indian finalists represent the states of Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, each standing out in one of the five prize categories.

On the eve of his debut as India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill met the press at Headingley, Leeds, ahead of the first of five Tests against England. Calm, composed, and quietly confident, the 25-year-old exuded a sense of readiness that belied his relative inexperience in red-ball captaincy. Gill, appointed as India's 37th Test captain, now leads a young squad without the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,

A tragic loss has struck the Indian student community abroad. Tanya Tyagi, a young student from Delhi studying at the University of Calgary, Canada, passed away on June 17, 2025, under unclear circumstances. The news was confirmed by the Consulate General of India in Vancouver via a social media post. The cause of Tanya's sudden death has not been disclosed, and no official explanation has been released by author

The much-anticipated launch of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the Ax-4 mission has been delayed once again, marking the seventh postponement of this historic flight. Originally scheduled for May 29, 2025, the mission has faced a string of technical, operational, and weather-related issues. The latest delay, announced by NASA, cites concerns related to recent repairs on the International Space Station (ISS).

A long-established family-run jewelry store in Fremont became the target of a violent and coordinated smash-and-grab robbery on Wednesday, shaking the sense of safety for the owners and the surrounding community. The store, which has been part of the neighborhood for over three decades, was severely damaged when a group of 15 masked individuals rammed a vehicle through its front entrance and stole valuable merchandise within seconds. The break-in took place in broad daylight, leav

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has excluded the Indian Super League (ISL) from its 2025–26 official calendar, signaling uncertainty over the league’s future. The decision stems from ongoing disputes about the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league's commercial partner. The 15-year MRA, signed in 2010, will expire in December 2025

The black box recovered from Air India flight AI 171, which crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, is being sent to the United States for further analysis. The flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed to London, tragically crashed into a hostel building at BJ Medical College seconds after takeoff, claiming 274 lives, including more than two dozen civilians on the ground. Initial reports reveal the cockpit voice recorder (CVR

A surprising LinkedIn post by Gurugram-based investment banker Sarthak Ahuja has triggered widespread discussion across social media platforms, calling into question what it means to be “middle class” in urban India today. According to Ahuja, a ₹70 lakh annual salary a figure many would consider upper-middle class or even affluent may now fall squarely within what he terms the "new middle class." His argument is based on a simple truth:

  It is unusual for a world leader to decline an invitation from the President of the United States, especially when such an invite comes at a crucial diplomatic juncture. Yet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to politely turn down Donald Trump’s invite was a strategic move, reflecting a deepening rift in trust between India and the United States. The timing was particularly notable as India began warming up to Canada, marking a clear shift in diplomatic prio

The United States has officially resumed its student visa application process for international students, but with a set of significantly tightened regulations. In a new move by the Trump-led administration, all student visa applicants must now make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government scrutiny. This announcement, made by the US State Department on Wednesday, June 18, has stirred global attention, especially among students preparing t

India pacer Mukesh Kumar caused a stir on social media after posting a cryptic Instagram story just two days ahead of India’s first Test against England. On June 18, Kumar shared the message “Karma is unforgiving” without elaborating on its meaning. The post quickly went viral, leading to widespread speculation about his frustration over being left out of the Test squad for the England tour. Kumar,

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court is at the center of a major controversy following the discovery of a large pile of unaccounted currency at his Delhi residence. A Supreme Court-appointed internal inquiry panel has found compelling evidence pointing toward the judge's questionable conduct after a fire in March this year revealed stacks of Rs 500 notes some of them charred inside his official government accommodation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s firm stance on the Kashmir issue during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, categorically rejecting any possibility of third-party mediation. India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Modi strongly conveyed to Trump that Delhi will not accept any external involvement in the matter of Kashmir, which it considers strictly bilateral. This reiteration came amidst a renewed push by Trump to mediate

In a move that is set to bring joy to thousands of Indian families living in New Zealand, the government has introduced a new visa policy that allows parents of New Zealand citizens or permanent residents to stay in the country for up to 10 years without needing to apply for permanent residency. Known as the Parent Boost Visa, this new long-stay visitor visa was recently announced and will begin accepting applications from September 29, 2025. It provides a substantial upgrade from the previou

In a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has neither sought nor accepted any third-party mediation regarding the Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. This follows Trump’s recent claim that he helped broker a ceasefire during India’s military operation “Op Sindoor” in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The matter reportedly took cen

Anant and Akash Ambani have emerged as the richest Indians in 2025, commanding a combined net worth of ₹3.59 lakh crore. The sons of Mukesh Ambani have overtaken other corporate heavyweights, securing the top spot on the newly released 360 ONE Wealth Creators List 2025, prepared in collaboration with CRISIL. This inaugural list features a total of 2,013 Indian entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and heirs, collectively holding ₹100 trillion approximat

In a shocking crime reported from South Goa, a 22-year-old woman from Bengaluru, Roshni Moses M, was found murdered in a forested area of Pratap Nagar. She had travelled to Goa with her boyfriend, Sanjay Kevin M, intending to get married. However, a dispute reportedly erupted between the two, resulting in a brutal killing. According to Goa Police, the couple had arrived in the coastal state days earlier. They planned