An Indian national's US B1/B2 visa application was swiftly denied after a brief interview, sparking online discussion. The applicant, planning a Florida vacation, was rejected due to lack of travel history and having a girlfriend in the US, raising concerns about potential overstay. Reddit users suggest building a travel record and being cautious about revealing personal connections during interviews.
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A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in 18 deaths, including five children. Confusion over train announcements led to the deadly incident, with overcrowding and panic as primary triggers. Multiple inquiries have been initiated to determine the exact cause.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a plea challenging the consolidation of four chargesheets related to corruption in appointments for various positions, including assistant engineers and bus drivers, within the Tamil Nadu transport sector. These cases are linked to a cash-for-jobs scam involving minister V Senthil Balaji.
A college student from Varanasi was extorted and assaulted by a group of men using a dating app on December 7. The attackers lured him, took him to a secluded area, assaulted him, and forced him to transfer Rs 1 lakh via UPI. The incident occurred near his college in Knowledge Park, and the student has filed a police complaint.
Union home minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards Naxalism after security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The operation involved the BSF and DRG units, resulting in 18 casualties in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. Shah emphasized a ruthless approach against the insurgents, aiming for a Naxal-free India by March 2023.
A Bengaluru automobile executive, Subhash Atul, died by suicide. He left a note and video blaming his estranged wife and in-laws. The wife's family denies involvement. A legal battle over divorce and child custody was ongoing. Atul's family accused Nikita's family of demanding money. Nikita had previously filed a dowry harassment complaint against Atul and his family.
PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to reduce their monthly edible oil consumption by 10% to combat obesity, highlighting its role in causing health issues. He shared messages from Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, who emphasized the importance of a healthy diet and reduced oil use for better health and athletic performance.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu advocates for Tamil Nadu's workforce to learn Hindi to better serve northern markets. He emphasizes the practical business benefits and mentions his personal efforts in learning Hindi. His stance has sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing and others questioning the necessity of learning Hindi over English.
Tensions escalated in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area ahead of the Delhi elections after AAP members allegedly assaulted a police officer during a gathering. An FIR has been registered, while AAP accuses the police of illegal detention and ignoring MCC violations.
A unique polling booth in Delhi, themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan,' features models of Chandrayaan and PSLV along with telescopes and VR equipment. The booth, decorated with astronaut volunteers, impresses voters with its innovative setup. Voting for the assembly election has taken place with tight security.
Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for raping a minor, has been granted an extension of interim bail by the Gujarat High Court for medical reasons. The survivor's father expressed fears for his family's safety, alleging that Asaram is influencing people and managing to secure multiple bail extensions. Authorities are monitoring the family's security.