New LA Centre Speeds Up Passport & OCI for California NRIs
A new Indian Consular Centre in Los Angeles promises faster passport renewals, OCI processing, and visa services for NRIs in California, ending long waits and travel hassles.
A new Indian Consular Centre in Los Angeles promises faster passport renewals, OCI processing, and visa services for NRIs in California, ending long waits and travel hassles.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Hundreds of Indian professionals face a visa renewal nightmare in the US as appointments are cancelled. VP JD Vance defends H-1B restrictions as 'Christian politics.' Read the full impact.
Brooklyn Beckham's 2025 is a saga of renewed vows with Nicola Peltz and a deepening feud with parents David & Victoria. Explore the love, loyalty, and headlines.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded after a new US social media vetting policy delays renewals. Learn about the policy change and its impact on appointments.
Dozens of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after flying home to renew work permits, facing indefinite delays and job uncertainty. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Hundreds of Indian tech professionals are stranded in India after US consulates canceled their H-1B renewal appointments. Learn about the policy shifts causing this crisis and its impact on families.
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled their renewal appointments, rescheduling them months later due to enhanced social media vetting. Read about the impact and uncertainty.
Supreme Court rules that govt cannot deny passport renewal to an accused if the trial court gives a no-objection certificate. Liberty is the state's first obligation, says bench.
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasized balancing urban regeneration with cultural identity at an IIA Bihar lecture. Learn how Indian cities can grow without losing their soul.
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
Key suspect in Australian paramedic's murder renewed his Indian passport from Sydney in 2022, raising security concerns. Indian agencies are probing the case.
Indian businesses can now secure LEI compliance for 3-5 years in one go, preventing lapses and reducing administrative burden. This automated solution aligns with RBI and SEBI mandates.
India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years, supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza. Read the details and India's diplomatic stance.
UAE introduces unified renewal for passports & Emirates ID, slashing processing time by 50% and calls by 40%. A major step in the 'Zero Bureaucracy' initiative. Read more.
A new US visa rule requiring public social media access for H-1B and H-4 applicants causes deep anxiety in Indian families. Experts warn of delays, job losses for thousands. Read more.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Chhattisgarh initiates 26 major infrastructure projects worth Rs 429.45 crore across 13 municipal corporations under CM Nagarotthan Yojana, aiming to transform urban landscapes. Read more.
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
Gujarat High Court directs passport office to renew an NRI's passport within 4 weeks, preventing his deportation from Kuwait over a rash driving FIR. Read the full story.
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Prime Video's Hazbin Hotel is officially renewed for Seasons 3 & 4! Creator Vivienne Medrano made the exciting announcement at SDCC 2024. Get all the details and what to expect next.
FX officially renews sci-fi horror series 'Alien: Earth' for Season 2. Production shifts from Thailand to London starting 2026. Read all details about cast and creators.
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.