NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India believes that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in the Middle East.While outlining India’s stand in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses.“Our…

H-1B visas for Indian companies fall sharply The number of H-1B visas approved for Indian-based companies has dropped sharply, highlighting a shift in the global tech labour market. According to an analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), only three Indian companies appeared among the top 25 employers with approved H-1B petitions for…

US Department of Education proposes major changes to student loans The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement sweeping changes to the federal student loan system under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The proposed rule aims to reduce higher education costs, simplify loan repayment options, and…

KEAM 2026: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has officially started the registration process for Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) 2026. Candidates who wish to take admission to engineering, architecture, pharmacy and medical-related courses in Kerala can now apply online through the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.According to the official notification, the last date…

BAGDOGRA: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the INDIA bloc over attempts to seek bail for those who raised slogans about cutting the “chicken neck corridor”, saying their efforts failed as the Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas and that such intentions against India would never succeed.Addressing party workers meeting in…

NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at providing more realistic and accurate mileage figures for cars, the road transport ministry has proposed mandatory testing of fuel efficiency with the air-conditioning (AC) system both switched on and off. The proposed regulation will apply to all cars, including Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs),…

Bihar dy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary, left, Vijay Kumar Sinha, right, and others greet BJP President Nitin Nabin after the NDA swept all five Bihar seats in the Rajya Sabha elections NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA tightened its grip on the Rajya Sabha in the latest round of biennial polls on Monday, sweeping all five…