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Canada’s immigration authority has now issued a clear warning to travellers: no individual or organisation can guarantee a Canadian visa. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stressed on the fact that the visa decisions are made solely by immigration officers, and applicants themselves are responsible for making sure that their applications are completed and accurate.“Beware…

EAM Jaishankar (File photo) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit United Arab Emirates later this month, announced the ministry of external affairs on Wednesday.“EAM will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from 11 to 12 April 2026,” said the MEA. Watch Jaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push…

AI image for representation. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reportedly deployed a classified tool known as “Ghost Murmur” to locate a stranded US airman in Iran, marking what is believed to be its first operational use in the field.The system was deployed after a US F-15 aircraft was shot down in southern Iran, leaving one…

The F-22 Raptor remains one of the most advanced air superiority fighters in service, designed to dominate modern aerial combat through a combination of stealth, speed and integrated avionics. Developed for the US Air Force, the aircraft represents a significant leap in warfighting capability, enabling both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.According to the US Air Force,…

MEERUT: At least 10 students suffered injuries after a school bus overturned in the Daurala area of Meerut on Wednesday morning.The bus, carrying around 35 children, lost control and plunged into a roadside ditch triggering panic among the students. According to reports, the bus was on its way to the school after picking up children…

War of words: ECI assures free elections, TMC cries foul over voter deletions (ANI photo) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday asserted that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in a “fear-free, violence-free and intimidation-free” manner, issuing a firm message to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).In a post on X,…

Amid the Sooryavanshi-Jaiswal mayhem, Bumrah returned wicketless for the third consecutive match. A rarity in Bumrah’s illustrious T20 career. For Bumrah, this unwanted hat-trick of going wicketless for three matches in a row was in fact the first time in nearly 8 years and only the fourth time in his entire T20 career. Vaibhav Suryavanshi…

Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and…

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul. (AP photo) North Korea launched multiple rounds of ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days after leader Kim Jong Un signalled a rare conciliatory note toward South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.The missiles were…

BMW Group India recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales in 2026, delivering 4,567 cars, up 17 per cent year-on-year, driven by demand for electric vehicles (EVs), long wheelbase models and Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs). EVs remained central to growth, with the company retaining over 70 per cent share in India’s luxury EV segment and reporting an…