October 2026

Australia introduces fingerprint and facial image requirements for certain new visa applications from India, effective Oct 26 NEW DELHI: The Australian government on Monday expanded biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in India from October 26, introducing fingerprint and facial image collection for certain new visa applications.The change covers applications filed on or after that…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh slams Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘baap’ remark NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “baap” remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the comments were an insult to India and an attack on the dignity of politics.“I believe this is not…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Goa NEW DELHI: Four cars and an ambulance travelling behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway in Uttar Pradesh’s Haliyapur area in Sultanpur district on Monday.The vehicles were not part of Rahul’s convoy. No serious injuries were reported in the accident.The leader of opposition…