File photo: Indian passport NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL challenging the central govt’s decision to increase passport fees for non-resident Indians (NRIs), observing that a 67% hike after a gap of 14 years is not “unreasonable or exorbitant”. Acting chief justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and justice Sanjay Sharma added that…
The satellite debris in space poses an immense problem in Earth’s orbit, which is increasingly crowded, especially with defunct satellites that continue to circle the planet. According to Smithsonian magazine, the United Kingdom is preparing a mission to declutter Earth’s orbit. It is preparing to tackle part of the growing problem of satellites debris with…
Janhvi Kapoor admits ‘Peddi’ was ‘extreme objectification’ on ‘Koffee with Karan 9’, saying, ‘It was a violating experience in a way’, and hopes directors will ‘rethink twice’ before presenting a lead actress like this Janhvi Kapoor has finally addressed the backlash over her character’s portrayal in ‘Peddi’, months after the film’s release. Speaking on the…
General:Demonstrating clear effort can elicit a positive reaction today, particularly if you arrive well‑prepared and articulate exactly what you can offer. The Moon opens the day in Taurus within your tenth house, supporting responsibilities, meetings, and deadlines. As night falls, it moves into Gemini in your eleventh house, a time that favors professional follow‑up and…
SC said it may restrain courts from granting bail to those arrested for putting senior citizens under digital arrest, calling such crimes “dacoity to say the least”. NEW DELHI: Keeping up the heat on accused in cyber fraud cases, SC on Wednesday said if the situation demands, it will restrain courts from granting bail to…
Veazie Dam over Penobscot (source: Wikimedia commons) Who knew that a small fish would become the storyteller of one of the biggest wildlife comebacks? Imagine a river where millions of fish try to swim upstream every year, only to find concrete barriers blocking access to stretches of water they have travelled for generations. Now imagine…
Varun Dhawan calls Ranbir Kapoor an ‘amazing’ dad on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’: ‘He is so good as a father that I feel like, really ashamed’ Varun Dhawan has shared a funny side of fatherhood on ‘Koffee With Karan’ season 9. Appearing on the show with Janhvi Kapoor, he spoke about his daughter Lara and…
General:Consistent effort will outweigh haste today, especially when family responsibilities clash with your own agenda. The Moon rises in Taurus within your second house, encouraging considerate communication and a focus on home matters. After sunset, the Moon shifts into Gemini in your third house.This later phase supports calls, writing and a manageable fresh initiative. If…
Cache of ammunition recovered JAMMU: Army personnel recovered a cache of ammunition during a search operation in J&K’s Rajouri district on Wednesday.“Based on intelligence inputs, Rashtriya Rifles troops launched a combing operation in Doba Gali under Kandi police station area, and seized four UBGL rounds, three hand grenades, two PIKA round belts containing 101 rounds,…
(Image Credit: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism) Dubai is typically famous for its real estate restoration. It is a success story of turning a desert landscape into a world class city today with high rises all around. The architectural wonders, from the Burj Khalifa to incredible builds, attract the attention of anyone visiting the…
