LAUNCHING PILOT PROGRAM VISA BOND The US Department of State has announced it will begin a oneyear pilot program commencing from August20, 2025, allowing consular officers to require security bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 from some applicants for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas. In practice, officers will generally start at the $10,000 level…
High paying careers in the US that don’t require master’s or PhD. In an era where graduate degrees often feel like the default next step, it’s worth knowing that several top-tier careers in the United States offer impressive salaries and advancement opportunities with just a bachelor’s degree. For students aiming to maximise return on their…
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) was once considered a non-negotiable benchmark for graduate school admissions in the United States. It tested analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative aptitude in a format designed to offer standardised comparisons. In 2025, that standard is no longer universally upheld.Many universities across the USA have moved towards test-optional or test-free…
NEW DELHI: From July 1, only users who have authenticated their IRCTC account with Aadhaar will be able to book Tatkal tickets through its website and app. To make the process more fool-proof, the use of OTP for Aadhaar authentication will be introduced from July 15, the railway ministry said on Wednesday.The new norms have…
Amid the turmoil over global trade, countries around the world reached a remarkable, though modest, agreement Friday to reduce the climate pollution that comes from shipping those goods worldwide — with what is essentially a tax, no less. A draft accord reached in London under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization, a United Nations…
Track and field will introduce mandatory DNA sex testing for athletes entering female competitions, its global leader said Tuesday, making it the first Olympic sport to add the requirement. The move comes amid an increasingly vexed debate over eligibility rules in female sports and comes less than a year after the issue erupted at the…
Oklahoma education leaders approved a plan on Tuesday to request proof of citizenship or immigration status from families when they enroll their children in public schools. The new rule would not prevent students who are not citizens or legal immigrants from enrolling, a practice that was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1982. But…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Jaishankar on Wednesday outlined the next steps in India’s approach to restoring peace and stability with China in Rajya Sabha, highlighting that the recent agreement aims to resume traditional patrolling and address critical local concerns while de-escalating tensions in the border areas.Briefing about the China situation in the Rajya Sabha,…