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The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US

It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints

We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.

US President Donald Trump said Washington is only semi-negotiating with Iran and is currently relying on economic pressure rather than launching a new military offensive

Irans parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee has approved the general framework of a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring the security and sustainable progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to make the annual Kanwar Yatra an occasion for social responsibility, service and cooperation

Heavy rainfall and rising Narmada water levels have disrupted life in Madhya Pradeshs Dindori, submerging two bridges and snapping road connectivity with Jabalpur. Seven families were shifted to safety, while schools were closed on August 10

A massive protest against the proposed change in the Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project alignment disrupted traffic at several points along the Pune-Nashik Highway on Sunday

Assams flood death toll has reached 100 amid incessant rains and widespread inundation across several districts. Sivasagar has reported 49 deaths after a duplicate entry was corrected, while Cachar recorded 22 fatalities

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a regulatory framework for dhol-tasha and other troupe rehearsals

Delhi Police arrested 22 people and seized around Rs 6.2 lakh in cash after raiding an alleged gambling den in Mukundpur, outer north Delhi, early Sunday

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviewed more than 350 papers and found that reducing protein intake or limiting certain amino acids may improve metabolic health and slow biological processes associated with ageing

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in Halisahar on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker

Protesting students in Jharkhand remained firm on their demand for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination despite assurances from Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar

Researchers at the US Department of Energy have demonstrated an AI-driven system that automates atomistic simulations, a powerful method used to predict how atoms interact in materials

Jawaharlal Nehru University has cancelled permission for an August 10 discussion organised by the JNU Students Union on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing the non-disclosure of full facts about the event

Three Kanwariyas were killed and another was seriously injured after a car hit their group on Sirhind GT Road early Sunday

Representatives of Mumbai's Koliwadas and Gaothans have submitted a community-led draft of DCPR to Mayor Ritu Tawde, seeking separate development rules for the city's indigenous settlements. They have also demanded demarcation and inclusion of expanded areas in the DP and CZMP

A newly installed toilet for commuters and public transport staff at Panvel bus stand remains locked two months later, despite the Panvel Municipal Corporation commissioner assuring that it would open within days after mid-day highlighted the issue in June

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Dacoit actor Adivi Sesh urges people to rescue stranded dogs in the monsoon; ties up with animal welfare groups across cities. His on-ground effort will focus on rescuing stranded and injured animals, arranging temporary shelter, food, clean drinking water and medical assistance

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Sidharth Malhotra has turned cheerleader for wife Kiara Advani after watching the gripping trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups. Calling it one of your bests, Sidharth praised Kiara and the entire team for their hard work

Automobile companies have invited consumers to provide evidence if vehicles develop problems because of ethanol-blended petrol, but no one has come forward with such evidence so far, Fadnavis said in Kolhapur

Mhatre walked out of Adharwadi jail in Kalyan on Saturday, a day after the Bombay High Court granted him bail and directed that the trial be fast-tracked and completed within a time-bound period

Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zintas playful reunion on KBC turned into a hilarious birthday exchange. Bachchan complained that he wishes Zinta every January 31 but never gets a reply, prompting her to cheekily say, I always respond to you but after a week

The plea stated that on June 4, 2018, the victim, who worked as a store manager, was riding pillion on a motorcycle on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway when a speeding truck rammed into the two-wheeler. He sustained severe injuries and died days later in a hospital

Britney Spears has opened up about a distressing Botox experience, claiming a procedure left her left eye drooping for around four weeks. Calling the ordeal embarrassing, the singer warned fans to be careful about who performs cosmetic procedures

The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday

Third Mumbai, or the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town, is a planned smart city spanning roughly 323-334 square kilometres across 124 villages in coastal Raigad district. It aims to decongest the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and drive regional economic growth

Madonna has paid an emotional tribute to music producer William Orbit following his death at 69. Sharing a collection of memories, the pop icon recalled their creative partnership and how Orbit helped shape her music. Calling him her Ray of Light

The decision to organise the protests came as Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of showing signs of political frustration and making irresponsible statements merely to remain in the news

According to police, the alleged fraud took place between July 2025 and August 2026. The accused allegedly approached the complainant with a promise to market and promote her clothing line

Newly surfaced pics from the investigation into Liam Paynes death offer a fresh glimpse into the One Direction singers final hours at a Buenos Aires hotel. The material includes more than 3,000 documents and images showing Payne drinking, doing drugs and interacting with sex workers

A 24-year-old man died by suicide in Mumbai's Bandra after his former girlfriend and her sister allegedly threatened to frame him in a false police case. Police have booked the two women for alleged abetment to suicide

The government is making a fresh attempt to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures from 2029 and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies, increasing their number to 816, during the ongoing Monsoon Session

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and said they targeted Saudi troops and equipment near Mokha, escalating tensions as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade adds to growing regional shipping risks

Sonu Nigam has shared a rare video from an operation theatre, showing himself singing Mohammed Rafis classic Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki while undergoing surgery. Calling it an impromptu performance, the singer said he was singing in the pain

Sanjay Kapoor has opened up about the surprising aftermath of Sirf Tum, saying the 1999 hit failed to bring him major film offers. Nobody signed me, the actor recalled, adding that he had limited opportunities despite the film's success. He also defended the movie's story

Actor Govinda recently recalled a disturbing phase of his life where he felt suicidal after the death of his mother, Nirmala Devi. He shared that he was walking into Narmada river to meet his mother when he was called by a priest

The new bridge will have a railway span of around 54.5 metres, compared with approximately 40 metres in the earlier structure. The wider span is required to make room for the additional railway lines planned as part of the CSMT-Kurla 5th and 6th line project

Global star Priyanka Chopra wished her 'Varanasi' co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday with a special post on social media. PeeCee took to her official handle and dropped a behind-the-scenes picture with Mahesh Babu from their shoot diaries

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hit back at Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks on Gen Z, saying repeated paper leaks and exam postponements frustrated students and accusing the BJP leadership of failing to understand the concerns of today's youth

Akshay Kumar says fantasy stories cannot completely abandon logic. While promoting Bhooth Bangla, the actor explained why even comic books and supernatural tales need an explanation for a characters powers, transformation and actions

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said whether the Ajit Pawar-led NCP wants to work with political strategist Prashant Kishor is its internal matter. She praised Kishors recent political performance in Bihar and described him as a longtime friend

Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait since the US and Israel attacked in late February. Tehran also wants to charge tolls for passage and has targeted ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route

Taylor Swift's song August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by a Trump-affiliated account after the track was used in a clip featuring Donald and Melania Trump. The audio later disappeared from the post, with TikTok showing that the sound was unavailable

Speaking during a press conference in Bengaluru, the BCCI's CoE head VVS Laxman said, I think there is no doubt that Virat is an exemplary professional

In a shocking series of events, a 16-year-old from Madhya Pradesh travelled 900 kms away from home all the way to Mumbai to become an actor in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He was located at Goregaon's Film City and has been reunited with his family