Representative image (AI-generated) WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to expand efforts to revoke US citizenship from foreign-born naturalized Americans, setting internal targets of referring 100 to 200 denaturalization cases per month to the Justice Department in fiscal 2026, according to internal guidance reported this week. The directive…
Gold continues to hold strong appeal among young Indians, even as access to modern financial products widens, with 62 per cent of respondents naming the precious metal as their preferred investment option, according to a survey.The findings suggest that despite the rise of mutual funds, equities and crypto assets, gold remains the go-to choice for…
On the morning of June 16, 1963, a 26-year-old textile worker from the Yaroslavl region of Russia climbed into a capsule called Vostok 6 and, within hours, became the first woman to leave Earth.Valentina Tereshkova was not a military pilot. She had no engineering degree. What she had was nerve, a parachute licence, and the…
With most major retailers across the US either closing early on Christmas Eve or remaining shut for the entire Christmas Day, shoppers planning last-minute errands are being advised to check store timings carefully before stepping out.According to an AP report, operating hours can vary widely by location, with some chains opting for limited or modified…
CHENNAI: Manufacturing units across Tamil Nadu’s key industrial corridors such as Sriperumbudur and Oragadam warn they may be forced to shut operations if the LPG shortage persists for seven to 10 days more.In the auto component industry, LPG is used in several processes, including forging, casting, heat treatment and fabrication. LPG-fired furnaces provide precise and…
In a recent update, the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi will remain shut to public visitors between December 5 and December 14, 2025. The reason behind is extremely prestigious. The monument is all set to host the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural…
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed claims circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging a “leak,” advance access, or “sale” of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper.In a post on X, the NTA said it had noted “certain messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming a ‘leak,’…
Russia on Tuesday made crucial statements on Greenland, Iran, US and Nato amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions with the Western nations over Ukraine war.Dismissing the US president Donald Trump’s charges that Greenland had a looming threat from Russia and China, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that the nation had “no interest” in interfering in…
India continues to top the global list of athletes and support personnel serving bans for doping and related offences, according to the latest list released by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), news agency PTI reported.The AIU list has 162 names from India, the highest among all countries. Kenya is second with 148 names, while Russia…
BSSC Field Assistant result 2025 for prelims (Photo credit: Freepik) The Bihar Staff Selection Commission has announced the result for the Prelims exam for the position of Field Assistant Exam Result 2025-26 on 22 January 2026. The Prelims exam was conducted on 10 August 2025 to fill various posts in Agriculture Departments. The result has…