An F-1 US visa applicant faced rejection. The reason was not disclosing their Reddit account. This happened despite the account being public. The US embassy in India had earlier announced a guideline. It required applicants to make social media accounts public. This facilitates identity and eligibility verification.
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The 'Organiser' magazine advocates for removing 'socialist' and 'secular' from the Constitution. It terms these words as 'ideological landmines'. The magazine claims these terms were inserted during the Emergency. It alleges this insertion was a 'constitutional fraud'. The article urges a return to the original Preamble. It emphasizes restoring constitutional honesty. The magazine argues India is a 'dharmic civilization'.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's inflammatory remarks against those opposing Hindi imposition in Maharashtra have ignited a political firestorm. Dubey's threat to "thrash" Hindi speakers' detractors drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) and other opposition parties, who accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state for electoral gains.
President Trump is poised to unveil a more aggressive plan to arm Ukraine, signaling a shift in his administration's approach to the conflict with Russia. The package is expected to include offensive weapons, long-range missiles, and Patriot air defense systems. This decision follows Trump's growing frustration with Putin and a renewed commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense, with the U.S.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen at Wimbledon 2025, watching Novak Djokovic defeat Alex de Minaur. Actress Avneet Kaur also attended, sparking online buzz due to a recent social media incident involving Kohli. Kohli addressed the speculation, clarifying it was an algorithmic error, while Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals.
Ahead of the crucial third Test at Lord's, Deep Dasgupta emphasizes the need for Team India to maintain consistency in both batting and bowling, mirroring their Edgbaston performance. He highlights the importance of rest and recovery, especially for the pace bowlers and captain Shubman Gill, given the short turnaround.
Former tennis player Radhika Yadav, 25, was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their residence. Deepak fired multiple rounds, with three hitting Radhika in the back while she was in the kitchen. Arrested shortly after, Deepak confessed to the crime, citing resentment over his daughter's income as a possible motive.
San Rechal Gandhi, a prominent model from Puducherry celebrated for winning regional beauty pageants including Miss Puducherry 2020, has tragically died by suicide. Police investigations suggest that Rechal was facing immense financial difficulties and struggling with significant debt. She had previously spoken about the discrimination she experienced due to her skin tone.
England cricket team have been handed penalties for slow over rate in their 22-run win over India in the third Test. Skipper Ben Stokes accepted the sanctions, leading to England's drop in the championship standings, allowing Sri Lanka to claim the second spot. England lead the five-match series 2-1.
Salman Khan's appearance at Sangeeta Bijlani's birthday party grabbed attention, showcasing his fit physique and new hairstyle. The actor's respectful gesture towards his ex-girlfriend, keeping his hands in his pockets while posing, earned him praise as a true gentleman. Their enduring friendship was evident at the star-studded bash, amidst speculation about Salman's future plans to settle down.