Election Commission of India NEW DELHI: In a major step towards improving voter services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) are delivered within 15 days of any update in the electoral rolls.This includes newly enrolled voters or existing electors…
Ahmedabad plane crash (Photo: AP) MUMBAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed all insurers to expedite settlement of claims related to the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. The toll now stands at 241 passengers and 33 others, including those on the ground.In a circular issued Friday,…
Pay USD 1,000 to skip the visa line? That could soon be a reality for tourists and business travelers under a Trump administration plan, making immigration feel more like airline boarding. In a plan flagged in an internal State Department memo and confirmed by a US official, the Trump administration is weighing a USD 1,000…
Studying abroad opens the door to life-changing opportunities, new cultures, and a global perspective. But before packing your bags, there’s one big hurdle that can make or break your plans: the student visa.The upside? Not all countries make it difficult. In fact, some have streamlined the entire process, making it faster, simpler, and far less…
The European Union (EU) has released a list of seven countries it now considers “safe” for returning asylum seekers. The move is part of a wider plan to speed up the process of asylum applications faster. These nations include India, Bangladesh, Kosovo, Colombia, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. According to the EU, people from these places…
India is eager to progress with the bilateral trade agreement, aiming for completion by fall 2025. (AI image) India is willing to consider duty-free imports from the United States across various sectors, including those under production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, according to sources familiar with the matter. A substantial offer from India could hasten the proposed…
Robbie Fletcher, left, chats with Kentucky state Sen. Gerald Neal after Fletcher spoke to a Senate committee in Frankfort, Ky. (AP File Photo) In a bold move to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce, Kentucky has unveiled a new education initiative aimed at fast-tracking students to fill a projected 237,000 jobs annually. The state’s…