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Applying for a personal loan for the first time can seem complicated, particularly when you are unfamiliar with eligibility requirements, documentation and repayment terms. Understanding the personal loan application process beforehand can make it easier to prepare the required information and assess whether the borrowing amount is manageable. Using a personal loan EMI calculator before []

NEW DELHI: AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the manner in which the Election Commissions (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being conducted. Earlier, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other Opposition leaders also moved the []

NEW DELHI: Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has said his group is ahead of Elon Musks Starlink in the queue for regulatory approvals in India, asserting that Bharti has been waiting for clearance for years and is ready to roll out its satellite connectivity services. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, []

A business trip can look simple on paper: book a flight, reserve a hotel, attend meetings and return home. In reality, every trip can involve approvals, changing schedules, invoices, travel policies, and unexpected disruptions. When these tasks are handled separately, employees spend more time arranging travel and finance teams spend more time sorting through expenses. []

Planning an international trip involves more than booking flights, reserving hotels and preparing an itinerary. Unexpected medical emergencies, baggage problems or cancelled journeys can quickly turn an enjoyable holiday into a stressful experience. This is where travel insurance can help, offering financial protection against certain unexpected expenses, depending on the policy. However, insurance plans differ []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday criticised the INDIA blocs protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning why objections were being raised now when the exercise had been conducted earlier as well. She alleged that Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were using protests to serve their []

BEIJING: China on Tuesday made desperate attempts to challenge Indias indisputable sovereignty, raising futile objections after the Union Government identified and standardised the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Government, in consultation with the Union []

WASHINGTON: Democrats are heavy favourites to win control of the US House of Representatives in the November 3 midterm elections, according to the prediction markets and polling averages, raising the prospect of tougher congressional scrutiny of President Donald Trumps tariff, trade and visa policies that weigh heavily on India. Traders on the prediction market Kalshi []

MUMBAI: Zimbabwe is in talks with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) the arm of Indias National Payments Corporation of India to licence the technology behind the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a shared domestic rail for realtime payments, a new report has said. Such a domestic rail would enable banks, mobile-money operators and []

NEW DELHI: Devotees across the nation marked the third day of Navratri on Tuesday with prayers, worship, and blessings of Maa Chandraghanta. Sitting on a tiger, Maa Chandraghanta is associated with courage, strength, and protection. Speaking to IANS, Mahant Surendranath Avadhut, Peethadhishwar of the Kalkaji Temple in New Delhi, said, On the third day of []

RAIPUR: Indian batter Smriti Mandhana had her first training day as the teams all-format captain ahead of the first T20I against Zimbabwe, with the series starting from October 16 onwards in Raipur. Following Harmanpreet Kaurs stepping down as captain, Team India will begin the Smriti Era during the three T20Is and ODIs against Zimbabwe at []

LISBON: The Embassy of India in Lisbon on Friday expressed concern over the unwarranted targeting of Indian places of worship and people of Indian origin in Portugal, after an instance of targeted vilification and discrimination against the community led to an altercation at the Odivelas Gurudwara on October 4. The Embassy of India has been []

NEW DELHI: Security forces on Saturday detained several demonstrators, including content creators, at Dhaula Kuan on Saturday, the day of the planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the national capital. Widespread detentions, intensive vehicle checks and multi-agency deployments were reported across key entry points to prevent demonstrators from reaching the designated protest site. At []

WASHINGTON: An Indian-American policy advocacy group urged the Trump administration to protect legally employed foreign professionals and their families from unintended consequences of its decision to suspend green-card sponsorship applications by certain technology companies. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) called for evidence-based enforcement, greater engagement with employers and clear safeguards for []

NEW DELHI: Reiterating its concern over Indian nationals recruited in Russian Army, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that around 259 Indian citizens were recruited, of whom 139 have been discharged through Indian government efforts and returned home, while discussions with Moscow are underway regarding the return of 69 others believed to []

NEW DELHI: Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Friday issued an advisory for travellers to the city-state, saying Singapore had been recording Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings in the unhealthy range for a few days due to transboundary haze. Attention travellers to Singapore, Singapore has been experiencing Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings crossing []

WL on a train ticket means Wait List, indicating that a confirmed seat or berth has not yet been allotted. The number beside WL shows the passengers position in the relevant waiting list, such as WL 25. This position can change as other passengers cancel or as reservations are adjusted before the final reservation chart []

CNF, RAC and WL are three common reservation statuses that tell you what you can expect from your train ticket. CNF means your reservation is confirmed, while RAC means you can travel with reserved accommodation but may initially have a shared berth arrangement. WL means you are on a waiting list and do not yet []

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday clarified that the US governments suspension of certain companies from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of visa holders and their dependents, while criticising remarks made by US Vice President JD []

After delivering more than 1,300 homes in Mountain House over the past two decades, Shea Homes is raising the bar once again with Opal and Emerald, opening October 17th two new neighborhoods, thoughtfully designed for growing families and intergenerational living. Every square foot reflects Shea Homes longstanding commitment to thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and []

Dr Abhilash Maroju LOS ANGELES: A major three-day gathering celebrating Hindu Dharma, temple leadership, spiritual service, and community empowerment brought together a significant representation of Hindu leaders, priests, community representatives, and organizations from October 2 through October 4, 2026, for the 19th HMEC Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council Conference and 13th HMPC Hindu Mandir []

LOS ANGELES: The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri through two programs held in Los Angeles. The morning program, organized in collaboration with Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) at the SRF Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, included floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi []

ARTESIA, CALI: The Indian Christian Day / Yeshu Bhakti Divas celebration was a great success! Everyone was excited about the program, and we were blessed by the wonderful participation and fellowship. Eight churches joined the celebration, with approximately 120 people in attendance from diverse backgrounds. Telugu, Malayalee, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, and Hawaiian communities were represented, []

Jagdish Sewhani October 7 marks an extraordinary milestone in the public life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Twenty-five years ago, on October 7, 2001, he took oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat. What began that day has become one of the most remarkable journeys in contemporary Indian public life first leading Gujarat and, since []

ORANGE, Calif.: Youth leadership and literary achievement took center stage as more than 150 guests gathered for the Youth Civics Think Tank (YCTT) and SMAP-LA book launch at Tandoor Cuisine of India on September 23, 2026. Former Indian Ambassador and former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri presented her novel, Swallowing the Sun. YCTT []

Storeowners will join NRS, Mandel Wholesale, Krauszers, Renascent Media, TV Asia, and El Especialito on Oct. 20 at Rasoi 2 for an afternoon of networking and business insights NEWARK, NJ October 1, 2026 National Retail Solutions (NRS) will host a Networking Lunch for independent retailers and business owners on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, []

New community initiative aims to build greater awareness and recognition of Oak Tree Road as vibrant business district ISELIN, NJ: Renascent Media is proud to officially launch #OakTreeStories, a new community initiative created to celebrate and promote the people, businesses, culture and vibrant character of Oak Tree Road while bringing greater awareness and recognition to []

ANAHEIM, CA: Saahas for Cause brought together 350 community members, supporters, leaders, and change makers for its 3rd Annual Gala, held on September 12 at the Anaheim Marriott Suites. The evening celebrated a powerful idea that is at the heart of Saahass work: meaningful change begins when someone has the courage to take the first []

At the SALA Festival, the author of The Sensual Self speaks about rediscovering the pleasures of the senses, why Gen Z may be losing touch with intimacy, and living life by the why nots. Vinaya Patil For Shobhaa De, sensuality has little to do with the narrow definition the word often evokes. It is, instead, []

Seven days of sacred rituals, devotional music, cultural performances and community fellowship brought families together across Southern California. BREA, Calif.: Shri Siddhivinayak Temple successfully concluded its weeklong Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav, held September 14-20, 2026. The seven-day celebration welcomed more than 2,000 devotees from across the region for daily worship, traditional rituals, devotional music, cultural performances []

CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA: The United Indian Associations of Southern California (UIASC), in association with the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles, successfully organized the Viksit Bharat Run 2026 Los Angeles on Saturday, September 26, at the Cerritos Sports Complex, 19900 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703. More than 150 children, youth, adults and senior citizens participated, []

WASHINGTON: Three US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan House resolution honouring Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for fighting off an attack in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight and helping save about 174 people aboard. Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Michael McCaul and Don Bacon introduced the resolution, which condemns the September 30 attack on Flydubai Flight []

WASHINGTON: The US spice industry is seeking continued tariff exemptions for Indian spices and wants the protection made permanent as Washington and New Delhi move towards a trade agreement, arguing that many of the products cannot be grown commercially in the United States. Donald Pratt, president of the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), said the []

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth in New Delhi amid a renewed push towards enhancing India-Bangladesh ties. Trivedi made an unscheduled visit to New Delhi on Monday and called on PM Modi on Tuesday at around 1 []

PATHANAMITTHA: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has expanded online accommodation booking facilities at Sabarimala Sannidhanam, with 400 rooms to be made available for online reservation for the Thulam month pujas. Online booking for the Thulam month pujas will begin on October 7 at 7 am. Of the 400 rooms available for online booking daily, 10 []

NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday said the Opposition would continue its protest inside the Akashvani Bhavan premises, and said that if Delhi Police was uncomfortable with the demonstration, it should provide an alternative venue. INDIA Bloc MPs earlier marched towards Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the []

NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued new safety guidelines for women using app-based cabs, autos, bike taxis and other online transport services, focusing on issues including driver and vehicle verification, route changes, harassment, unsafe drop-offs and delays in emergency assistance. The NCW has asked states to improve coordination between police, transport []

MUMBAI: Singer Arijit Singh is set to embark on a massive India tour in 2027, marking two decades since the singer entered the music industry. Titled Arijit Singh India Tour 2027, the multi-city concert series will take the celebrated singer across nine Indian cities between January and May 2027. Produced and promoted by Team Innovation []

Ritu Maheshwari India Post News Service SANTA CLARA, CA: More than 500 community members and supporters gathered at the Santa Clara Marriott on September 20 for the Home of Hope 2026 Gala, celebrating 27 years of service and the organizations impact on more than 350,000 children. A major highlight of the evening was the presence []

A4H Founder & Chairman Dr. Romesh Japra supports endorsement as Washington Chapter continues expanding civic and political engagement Dr Abhilash Maroju SEATTLE, Washington: Americans4Hindus has announced a new 2026 endorsement in Washington State, supporting Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for U.S. Congress, Congressional District 1 on Monday, 21st September 2026. The endorsement represents another step in A4Hs []

For Ghosh, food is both archive and passport; it is a way of tracing where we come from and where we belong Vinaya Patil When author Madhushree Ghosh took the stage at the South Asian Literature & Art (SALA) Festival in the Bay Area this weekend, she wore several hats: author, scientist, essayist, community builder []

LONDON: Several leaders of the British Kashmiri community and representatives of civil society submitted an urgent memorandum and a report on human rights abuses by Pakistani authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the UK Prime Ministers office at 10 Downing Street in London, following a demonstration by members of the Kashmiri diaspora. In a post []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly refer to Brazil as India while commenting on the South American countrys presidential election, claiming that 125 million people had voted in the first round of Indias presidential election. Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on Monday (Indian time), shortly after the first []

Families Allege Job Fraud, Passport Seizure and Extortion; Around 130 More Women Reportedly Stranded in Muscat Ashok Kaura Phagwara , October 3: Two Punjabi women from Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts, who were allegedly stranded and subjected to exploitation in Oman after being promised jobs, have returned safely to India following intervention by Rajya Sabha MP []

ASHOK KAURA Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced 10,000 new recruitments in the Punjab Police to root out drugs, as he declared that the state is fighting the final and decisive Yudh Nashean Virudh. During a first-of-its-kind SHO Milni and honouring police officers for outstanding work during the campaign, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann []

MILWAUKEE: Negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States are nearing their final phase, though a final announcement is not imminent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday (local time). Responding to a question from ANI at the 2026 G20 Trade Ministers Meeting, Greer said talks were in the short []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured while helping avert a major mid-air tragedy aboard a Flydubai flight, and applauded his bravery that saved hundreds of lives, Government of India sources said on Thursday. During the conversation, the []

Home to beautiful beaches, caves, mountains and UNESCO sites, Vietnam offers an unforgettable experience for Indian tourists. Whether you are enjoying the street food of Ho Chi Minh City or cruising along Ha Long Bay, careful preparation is essential for a successful trip. A travel insurance plan safeguards your trip to Vietnam. Travel insurance for []

International symposium brings together physicians, researchers and experts from the United States, India, the United Kingdom and Mauritius BOSTON, Massachusetts: International Ayurveda Day 2026 was celebrated in Boston with a half-day symposium bringing together physicians, researchers, Ayurveda and Yoga experts, academicians, entrepreneurs and community leaders from the United States, India, the United Kingdom and Mauritius. []

WASHINGTON DC: A US federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the ban on the three news organisations was likely unconstitutional, Reuters reported. US District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, issued the order in a lawsuit filed []