Smit Machchhar recovery has shown encouraging progress, with his family saying the flydubai pilot walked 10 steps after being moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. India’s MEA says he is recuperating well and remains under close medical care following the cockpit attack. Smit Machchhar recovery improves as pilot begins walking Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot seriously injured during an alleged mid-air cockpit attack, is show

The Starlink India launch has returned to focus after Elon Musk claimed unnamed oligarchs are blocking the satellite service. SpaceX says its Indian infrastructure is ready, but commercial operations still depend on spectrum, security and other government clearances. Musk claim puts Starlink delay back in spotlight Elon Musk has accused unnamed business interests of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect what he described as a

The DHS OPT fee proposal would require SEVP-certified U.S. schools to pay $70,000 before an initial F-1 OPT recommendation and $30,000 for later recommendations, potentially reshaping post-study work options for international students.   The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a major new fee structure for Optional Practical Training, or OPT, that would require participating colleges and universities to pay tens of thousands of dollars before

Foreign nationals facing criminal proceedings in India may still be able to seek renewal of an employment visa, but approval is not automatic. FRRO authorities examine eligibility, documents and applicable restrictions, while some cases may require separate court clearance. A pending criminal case in India does not necessarily mean that a foreign national is automatically barred from applying to renew an employment visa. However, the application can become more comp

An FRRO NOC may be required in certain Indian immigration or visa cases, depending on the applicant's visa category and circumstances. Here is how FRRO services work, when additional clearance may be sought and why an NOC does not itself guarantee visa approval. Foreign nationals living, studying or working in India may encounter the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, or FRRO, when dealing with registration and visa-related services. In some cases, applicants

The Delhi Seemapuri building collapse has triggered a major rescue operation after a four-storey residential structure came down. Delhi Fire Service teams, police and MCD officials are searching the debris as several people are feared trapped.   A four-storey residential building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday afternoon, leaving several people feared trapped and prompting an urgent rescue operation. The Delhi Fire

The INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensified as opposition MPs gathered at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition MPs Jantar Mantar protest follows Congress demands for the CEC’s resignation and concerns over Election Commission decisions. Opposition parties have intensified their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with INDIA bloc MPs gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and demanding his resignation. The pr

The debate over changing West Bengal’s official name has returned to the spotlight after state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the state could be renamed “Paschim Banga”. According to Bhattacharya, a bill dealing with the name change is expected to be introduced in the Assembly, with the proposed name intended to reflect the state’s historical identity. Bhattacharya reiterated that “Paschim Banga” would be the preferred name instead of alterna

Anant Ambani’s Champions of Care initiative brings Vantara and more than 50 animal welfare groups together to strengthen rescue services, veterinary care, shelters and community animal support across India, with a focus on long-term, practical solutions.   Anant Ambani has launched Champions of Care, a new nationwide animal welfare initiative that aims to strengthen the work of organisations caring for animals across India. The programme, led by Vantara, has brou

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years continuously serving as the head of a government, a journey that began when he became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. After more than a decade in Gujarat, Modi moved to national politics and became Prime Minister in 2014. He is currently serving his third consecutive term at the Centre. The milestone comes at a politically significant time, with the government facing public debate and protests over several issues. Recent

The Smit Machchhar flydubai attack took a dramatic turn when dentist Shota Musaev spent 45 minutes controlling the injured captain’s bleeding. The dentist rescue, cockpit attack, Tabuk landing and pilot recovery have highlighted the courage shown aboard Flight FZ1073. Dentist describes 45-minute fight to save Captain Smit Machchhar An Israel-based dentist has described the tense 45 minutes in which he tried to keep flydubai Captain Smi

MJ Akbar says the India Partition legacy remains a continuing tragedy, arguing that its political, strategic and social consequences still shape the subcontinent. In his book, he examines Gandhi’s faith, Jinnah’s politics, British colonialism and the role of religion in nationhood. MJ Akbar says Partition remains a continuing tragedy for India Veteran journalist, author and former parliamentarian MJ Akbar has described the Indi

An Indian student seeking an F-1 visa says an October 19, 2026 interview in Mumbai was canceled after the student refused an agent’s additional ₹20,000 demand, raising questions about private consultant fees, visa appointments and official U.S. student visa costs. An Indian student planning to study in the United States has alleged that an F-1 visa interview appointment was canceled after the student refused to pay a private agent an additional ₹20,000.

Aravind Srinivas's journey from IIT Madras setbacks to Perplexity CEO shows how curiosity, AI education and startup ambition shaped his career. His views on AI jobs and India’s technology future offer lessons for the next generation. Aravind Srinivas has become one of the most recognised Indian-origin leaders in the global artificial intelligence industry, but his path to the top was far from straightforward. Growing up in Chennai, Srinivas entered IIT Madras in

RBI repo rate hike expectations are growing ahead of the RBI MPC October policy as India inflation outlook, rupee depreciation and liquidity management concerns raise the possibility of a hawkish shift in monetary policy.   The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for FY27 on October 7, with financial markets closely watching whether the central bank will raise the repo rate for the first time since February 2023.

Rahul Gandhi INDIA bloc protest near the Election Commission intensified in Delhi as Opposition MPs joined the Nirvachan Sadan march, demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and raised concerns over the voter roll revision process.   Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc took to the streets of New Delhi on Tuesday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a march towards the Election Commission of India headquarters at Nirvachan Sadan. The protest centred on allegations

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified the Yemen conflict, with the group claiming strikes on Riyadh airport, the Rabigh refinery and military sites. Saudi-led forces have answered with Hodeidah strikes and a wider Yemen offensive, while Turkey and Pakistan prepare troop deployment. Riyadh airport Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement said Monday that it launched a large-scale series of missile and drone attacks against targets

Turkey Pakistan Saudi troop deployment plans have moved forward after an emergency Riyadh meeting activated practical steps under the Makkah defence pact. The three countries agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities as Houthi attacks intensify pressure on Saudi security. Rapid Deployment Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed on October 5 to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defence co

Canada work permit processing times are becoming more personalized for certain applicants, including some workers and international graduates, as IRCC provides estimates more closely tied to when an application was submitted rather than only a general current timeline. Canada has updated how some applicants see Canada work permit processing times, giving certain workers and international graduates estimates more closely connected to when their appl

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is reportedly planning a special dinner meeting with athletes from the state who won medals at the recent Asian Games, in an effort to personally interact with them and understand their experiences. The proposed meeting is expected to go beyond the usual felicitation ceremony. Instead of limiting the interaction to congratulating the athletes and presenting cash rewards, Vijay is said to be keen on spending more time with the medal winners and discuss