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HUL Slashes Prices. New DelhiHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced a significant round of price cuts across its consumer goods portfolio, effective September 22, following reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The revisions apply to a wide range of household nam
The October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows major advancements in U.S. employment-based and family-sponsored categories for Indian applicantsWashington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, the first of the new fiscal year, bringing significa
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max face severe shortage at retail stores; customers may need to buy from Apple outlets or online platforms. New DelhiShoppers eyeing Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could face disappointment this launch week, as retailers across India war
UPI-UPU integration enables faster, cheaper cross-border money transfers through India Post. DubaiIndia Post, in collaboration with NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has launched a landmark initiative aimed at making international mon
Satheesan cited youth wing dissent, quoting a DYFI leader who accused Thrissur leaders of corruption, calling it a major embarrassment for the state government. ThiruvananthapuramLeader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan o
Lapang’s humble beginnings and service inspired many; a 2024 statue honors his lasting impact in Ri-Bhoi. ShillongFormer Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, one of the state’s most respected political leaders, passed away at a hospital in Shillong on Friday ni
India, Norway begin maritime security dialogue. India and Norway on Friday held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, focusing on strengthening cooperation for a safe and secure maritime environment. According to the Minis
Zakharova said Ukraine’s independence was internationally recognized, including by Russia, and claimed Ukraine abandoned 2022 peace deal guarantees under British influence after initially accepting them. Russia on Friday declared that the United States, under Presiden
Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah debate, struck by a rooftop sniper in targeted assassination. The FBI has identified Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, as the main suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was re
Income Tax officials raided Pothys showrooms in Bengaluru on Friday over suspected tax evasion. Raids took place at two outlets — Timber Yard Layout on Mysuru Road and in Gandhinagar. Around 25 officials searched the Mysuru Road store, while 30 others inspected the G
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said US tariffs, especially those under President Donald Trump, are hurting India badly, causing job losses and economic setbacks. Speaking at the CREDAI-NATCON event in Singapore, Tharoor stated that 1.35 lakh jobs have been
A shocking act of violence has left the Indian community in Dallas shaken after 50-year-old motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah was brutally killed and beheaded with a machete. The incident took place at a motel where Nagamallaiah worked, sending shockwaves through t
Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR. A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most
Modi will launch ₹8,500 crore projects, including ₹7,300 crore foundations from Churachandpur’s Peace Ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur today, his first trip to the state since the violent ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communiti
Some discontent arose over seating arrangements, as Opposition leaders were placed further back than expected—Kharge in the second row, others from smaller parties behind him. Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in on Friday as the 15th Vice-President of
CM Siddaramaiah stressed the survey’s importance for social justice, equality, and stronger democracy through welfare-focused data. Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah on Friday made an appeal to all citizens of Karnataka to actively participate in the comprehensive
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand on Friday at 4:22 pm, with a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake’s epicentre was recorded at 30.03°N latitude and 80.69°E longitude. Further details about its impact are aw
J&K MLA Tanvir Sadiq says Pahalgam terror attack caused massive tourism losses, urges statehood restoration for full recovery. Jammu and Kashmir MLA Tanvir Sadiq has highlighted the severe economic impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the region’s tourism sector, e
