New Delhi: The decision to hike H-1B visa fees will choke US innovation and boost India’s, former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said Saturday. “By slamming the door on global talent, America pushes the next wave of labs, patents, innovation and startups to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon,” he wrote on X.“India’s finest doctors, engineers, scientists and…
New Delhi: Nearly 60,000 schoolchildren in the city were screened for eyesight problems during the 2024-25 academic session and close to 3,000 needed vision correction glasses, Municipal Corporation of Delhi data shows. The drive, conducted by MCD teams and NGOs at 288 schools, highlights a worrying gap — thousands of children are still in classrooms…
Pune: City hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in acute bronchitis and pneumonia cases this season, with pulmonologists attributing the surge to increased humidity, erratic weather patterns and more aggressive strains of viruses and bacteria.Doctors said outpatient departments were recording a noticeable rise in flu-like symptoms compared to last year. They warned that individuals with…
Key Takeaways Senate Democrats, including Senators Gallego, Warner, and Gillibrand, announced collaboration with Republicans for bipartisan crypto legislation. The push comes amid Trump administration support for pro-crypto policies. Share this article Senate Democrats today announced plans to collaborate with Republican colleagues on bipartisan crypto market structure legislation, according to a joint statement from Senators Ruben…
Bleeding during pregnancy is one of the most alarming experiences a mother-to-be can face. Even a few drops of blood can trigger immediate panic. And the fear is real. A 2025 cohort study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that women who experience vaginal bleeding at any stage of pregnancy face a significantly higher…
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its ongoing dog birth control programme, which has been operational since 2006 at the Turbhe Dog Control Centre. The programme focuses on the sterilisation, surgery, and vaccination of stray and pet dogs to manage the canine population within the city. NMMC has now issued an…
Trump signed the order raising H1-B visa application fees to $100,000 The recently announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new visa applications and is not an annual charge, the White House press secretary clarified on Saturday. The announcement comes after widespread confusion and concern over the implications of a presidential proclamation issued…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the city’s first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli Dairy with a capacity to process 200 metric tonnes of waste or cow dung daily. The plant will produce 5,600kg CNG, which will be supplied to Indraprastha Gas Limited through a pipeline. It will also generate 30 tonnes…
Pune: For Pune’s Bengali community, Durga Puja begins with the stirring rhythms and storytelling of Mahishasurmardini. The iconic dance drama retells the tale of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the buffalo demon Mahishasura through music, narration and choreography. Across the city, stage performances mark the ceremonial start to the most important festival, blending devotion and artistry…
In the world of crypto and fintech, several innovative projects have secured significant funding recently, further fueling the sector’s growth. From Bitcoin-focused strategies to wealth management solutions, we’ve compiled a roundup of notable fundraising rounds, including projects raising over $20 million. Summary Capital B raised $68.9 million to expand its Bitcoin treasury, leading this week’s…
