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Failed Schengen visas: Indians lost Rs 136 crore with over 1.65 lakh applications rejected in 2024

[ad_1] In 2024, more than 1.65 lakh Schengen visa applications from India were denied, resulting in a financial loss of nearly Rs 136 crore in non-refundable fees. With each application costing an average of €85 (Rs 8,270), India ranked third globally in terms of money lost to visa rejections, after Algeria and Turkey, according to data from the European Commission cited by Conde Nast Traveller.Out of 11.08 lakh applications submitted by Indian travelers, only 5.91 lakh were approved, while 1.65 lakh were rejected. The rejection rate stood at nearly 15%. Countries with the highest visa rejection costs for Indian Applicants:France: 31,314 rejections; Rs 25.8 crore lostSwitzerland: 26,126 rejections; Rs 21.6 crore lostGermany: 15,806 rejections; Rs 13 crore lostSpain: 15,150 rejections; Rs 12.5 crore lostNetherlands: 14,569 rejections; Rs 12 crore lostIn total, Indian applicants spent nearly Rs 916 crore on Schengen […]

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IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan and Pat Cummins dent RCB’s top-two hopes | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ishan Kishan's impressive 94 from 48 paved the way for victory for SRH vs RCB (Image via PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad took to the pitch on Friday knowing well that a win will not change their standing in the table. The game however, had the potential to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru solidify their claim to booking a top-two spot ahead of the playoffs.Travis Head and Abhshek Sharma opened the game for SRH, although the RCB bowling attack took their wickets before either of them could put up a dangerous score on the board.Travis Head was dismissed for 17 by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Abhishek Sharma fell at 34 thanks, after being caught by Phil Salt from a Lungi Ngidi delivery. While RCB mustered confidence from their dismissals, along came Ishan Kishan to spoil the party. A man down, Kishan did spectacularly […]

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Belgium’s future queen, a Harvard student, responds to Trump vs university fight: ‘A lot can…’

[ad_1] Belgium Palace has issued a statement for Princess Elisabeth who is an international student in Harvard. Princess Elisabeth, the future queen of Belgium, is one of the 6,800 foreign students enrolled in Harvard University, whose fate now hangs in the balance as the Donald Trump administration barred the university from taking international students.As Harvard sued Trump, a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration's ban on the student exchange program but the future is still uncertain.The legal status of the 23-year-old princess is not know. The Royal Palace has issued a statement on the situation. "Princess Elisabeth has just completed her first year. The impact of (the Trump administration's) decision will only become clearer in the coming days/weeks. We are currently investigating the situation," the Belgian Royal Palace's spokesperson Lore Vandoorne said."We are analyzing this at the moment and will […]

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Beyond Harvard: Could other US universities face international student bans next?

[ad_1] The Trump administration’s dramatic revocation of Harvard University’s SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certification has lit a fuse under America’s academic institutions.What was once unthinkable—targeting one of the world’s most prestigious universities over its international student policies—is now a reality. The question echoing across campuses: Who’s next?On paper, the action against Harvard stemmed from its refusal to share foreign student conduct records with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In practice, it appears to signal a broader campaign of scrutiny, particularly aimed at elite institutions with large international populations and visible campus activism.Federal targets: Who’s in the crosshairs?Behind closed doors, legal teams at major universities—MIT, Columbia, Yale, and Stanford, among them—are reportedly scrambling to audit compliance procedures, fearing they may be next in line. Several have recently hosted large-scale student protests, including pro-Palestine demonstrations and sit-ins decrying American […]

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Rupee ends 3-day losing streak, jumps 50 paise to Rs 85.45 against US dollar

[ad_1] The Indian rupee broke a three-day losing streak on Friday, appreciating by 50 paise to settle at Rs 85.45 against the US dollar, buoyed by a sharp decline in the dollar index and strong performance in domestic equities.A rise in global risk appetite also supported the local currency, despite lingering pressure from crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows.The rupee, which had dropped 53 paise over the previous three sessions, witnessed heavy volatility in the interbank foreign exchange market. It opened at Rs 85.95 and swung between an intraday high of Rs 85.11 and a low of Rs 86.10, before settling at 85.45—marking a significant recovery from Thursday's close of Rs 85.95.Forex analysts attributed the rebound primarily to a broad-based weakness in the greenback. "We expect the rupee to trade with a positive bias on underlying weakness in the […]

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‘Objective to attack our prosperity, progress and morale’: India slams Pakistan for sponsoring cross-border terrorism | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Friday slammed Pakistan at United Nations for sponsoring cross-border terrorism with an "objective to attack India's prosperity, progress and morale."While addressing the open debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict, India's permanent representative Harish P accused Pakistan of using its civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism."First, India has experienced decades of Pakistani sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders. This has ranged from the horrific 2611 attack on the city of Mumbai to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025," Harish said."The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians since. Its objective has been to attack our prosperity, our progress and our morale. For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on protection of civilians is an affront to the international community," he added.Indian ambassador […]

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Elon Musk’s DOGE team may be using customised version of Grok chatbot ‘without approval’

[ad_1] Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may be using a customised version of the Grok chatbot to analyse US government data without approval, a report claims. This alleged use of the chatbot developed by the tech billionaire’s AI startup, xAI, has reportedly raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the handling of sensitive information. Three individuals familiar with the matter said to the news agency Reuters that the DOGE team is expanding Grok's use within the government. This alleged deployment could potentially violate conflict-of-interest laws and place sensitive data belonging to millions of Americans at risk, Reuters claimed, citing the sources. Why DOGE using Elon Musk's Grok chatbot is concerning for someAccording to a report by Reuters, one of the sources with direct knowledge of DOGE’s operations revealed that Musk’s team employed a customised version of the […]

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DC shooter Elias Rodriguez flew on United Airlines plane with gun, declared it in checked baggage

[ad_1] Elias Rodriguez flew from Chicago with a gun that he declared with the airline. Capital Jewish Museum shooter Elias Rodriguez, the 31-year-old Chicago man who killed two young Israeli diplomats, flew from Chicago to Virginia with his firearm. FBI affidavit has now revealed that he even declared the firearm in his checked baggage.Several questions have remained unanswered while Rodriguez has been arrested and charged with murder, and the most crucial is how he flew from Chicago with a gun. Turns out that he adhered to all the requirements and had a license for the gun as well."According to airline records provided by United Airlines on May, 2025, Rodriguez flew from Chicago O'Hare Airport in Illinois to Reagan National Airport in Virginia. Additionally, according to records provided by United Airlines, Rodriguez declared and flew with a firearm in his checked […]

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‘SC heavily CJI-centric’: Justice AS Oka says top court’s ‘image must change’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a candid and reflective farewell address, Justice Abhay S Oka on Friday described the Supreme Court of India as a "Chief Justice-centric court," calling for a more democratic administrative approach in light of the court's diverse composition of 34 judges from across the country.Speaking at a farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Justice Oka emphasised the need to shift away from a centralised model of functioning, news agency PTI reported. "The high courts operate more democratically because major administrative decisions are made by a committee of the five senior-most judges," he said. "In contrast, I have found the Supreme Court to be heavily Chief Justice-centric.That image must change," he said.Justice Oka also raised concerns about the judicial system's neglect of the trial and district courts, which he called the "backbone of the judiciary." […]

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APSLPRB Constable hall ticket 2025 released: Direct link to download admit card here

[ad_1] APSLPRB Constable hall ticket 2025: The Andhra Pradesh State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB) has issued the admit cards for the Final Written Examination for the positions of SCT Police Constable (Civil) for both men and women, and SCT Police Constable (APSP) for men.The final written exam is scheduled to take place on June 1, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The test will be conducted at multiple exam venues across Andhra Pradesh, including: Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Guntur, Kurnool, and Tirupati.This written examination marks the concluding stage of the ongoing recruitment process. Previous stages, including the Physical Measurements Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), were successfully held earlier this year.APSLPRB Constable hall ticket 2025: Steps to accessCandidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the APSLPRB Constable hall ticket hall ticket 2025:Visit the official APSLPRB website: https://slprb.ap.gov.in.Navigate […]

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