US President Donald Trump introduced a new visa program offering a $5 million 'gold card' with a pathway to citizenship. The initiative aims to replace the EB-5 visa and attract wealthy individuals to boost the US economy. Trump expects significant revenue generation from the program.
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The Ayush drug licensing authority in Kerala warned Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Pvt Ltd for publishing a misleading ad without approval, violating Rule 170. Rule 170 requires state licensing authority clearance for ayurvedic drug ads, despite its contested history and temporary removals from legal enforcement.
India is ready to cooperate with Donald Trump’s administration to repatriate around 18,000 illegal Indian migrants from the US. In return, India hopes to secure legal immigration routes like student and H-1B visas. This move also aims to strengthen India’s labor agreements with other countries and deter secessionist movements.
The Jammu & Kashmir Congress president, Tariq Hameed Karra, dismissed rumours of a rift with the National Conference, confirming their support for the Omar Abdullah-led government. Karra emphasized the importance of addressing public issues and highlighted Congress's campaign for the immediate restoration of statehood, noting the Supreme Court's guidelines on the matter's urgency.
A special MP/MLA court has adjourned the hearing of a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case is based on an alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi in 2018 about Amit Shah. The complainant's lawyer's absence led to the postponement.
Security forces intensified operations in Jammu's Akhnoor sector to track suspected terrorists near the LoC ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal. The operation followed reports of suspicious movements in Jogiwan forest. Alert levels have been heightened in Doda due to the presence of terrorist groups spotted there.
Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak applauded the central government's Jal Jeevan Mission for enhancing the water supply system. At TOI's Water Summit 2025, Pathak revealed Uttar Pradesh's advancements with JJM, mentioning connections to 2.36 crore houses and solar-based systems. He credited PM Modi's efforts for ensuring fresh drinking water availability and praised the state's progress under CM Yogi Aadityanath.
Indian travelers will have increased flight options to Indonesia as Indian carriers expand routes to Bali, Jakarta, and new cities. Indonesian airlines will now access Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Currently, IndiGo operates daily flights from Mumbai to Jakarta and both Air India and IndiGo fly between Delhi and Bali. No Indonesian carriers fly to India presently.
Darshana Sreedhar Mini explores Kerala's adult film industry during the '90s and 2000s in her book. The soft porn cinema rise was fueled by financial crises in mainstream cinema, but oversaturation led to its decline. Starlets like Shakeela became synonymous with the genre, although their careers in mainstream cinema suffered as a result.
An IndiGo Airbus A321, VT-IBI, experienced a tail strike while landing in Chennai on March 8, 2025. This aircraft, which previously encountered a similar incident, is now grounded for inspections and repairs. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Board is investigating, with IndiGo prioritizing safety and addressing flight cancellations.