BMC Elections 2026: Poll Process, Wards, and Seats
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US Hikes Visa Premium Processing Fees from March 1
USCIS announces increased premium processing fees for H-1B, L-1, OPT, and green card applications effective March 1. Indian professionals and students to be significantly impacted. Details inside.
US Visa Premium Processing Fees to Increase in 2026
USCIS announces higher premium processing fees for H-1B, L-1, F-1 OPT, and other key visas effective March 2026. Indian professionals and students will be significantly impacted. Get the details.
Blind User's Guide Dog Churro Helps Her Board Aircraft
A viral video shows guide dog Churro expertly helping visually impaired user Beth board a flight. Discover how these specially trained dogs provide independence and silent love.
Fadnavis on Mumbai, Alliance, and BMC's AI Future
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis counters claims on his Mumbai connect, explains Mahayuti alliance logic, and reveals plans for AI-driven BMC reforms and Dharavi redevelopment. Read the full interview.
Ahmedabad Schools' Fee Hike Appeals Rejected
Fee revision panel rejects appeals by three Ahmedabad private schools, upholds FRC-approved fees for 2024-27. Schools may refund Rs 5-8 crore excess fees collected.
Delhi extends deadline for school fee regulation panels
Delhi High Court grants schools more time to set up fee committees and submit hike proposals. The court refuses to stay the new fee regulation law, seeks response from DoE and LG. Next hearing on March 12.
Delhi HC: No Stay on New Private School Fee Law
Delhi High Court refuses to stay new fee regulation law for private schools but extends deadlines. Committees must be formed by Jan 20. Key details inside.
Delhi HC Refuses Stay on School Fee Act, Extends Deadlines
Delhi High Court declines full stay on 2025 school fee regulation law, grants private schools limited deadline extensions. PSPLS plans Supreme Court appeal.
Delhi extends school fee committee deadline after legal challenge
Delhi High Court extends deadlines for school fee regulation committees as private schools challenge the constitutional validity of the new 2025 fee transparency law. Key dates pushed to Jan 20 & Feb 5.
Thackeray Cousins to Hold Joint Rally at Shivaji Park on Jan 11
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
Ghaziabad Development Fee Hiked 66%, Highest in UP
UP government hikes development fee in Ghaziabad by over 66% to Rs 4,170/sqm, the steepest rise in the state. The move will increase costs for developers and homebuyers, pushing up property prices.
NCP's BMC Poll Promise: Tax Waiver, 10 Lakh Trees
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
India Warns X Over AI-Generated Explicit Imagery
India warns X over AI misuse after Grok chatbot creates explicit images. Editorial calls for stronger safeguards as Big Tech cannot evade responsibility for user safety.
macOS Tahoe Menu Icons Criticised for Breaking Apple's Own Rules
A software engineer reveals Apple's macOS Tahoe violates its 1992 design guidelines by overusing menu icons, creating 'ugly' menus. Discover the details and the suggested fixes.
YouTube Music Flooded with AI-Generated Song Recommendations
YouTube Music users are up in arms as AI-generated songs flood their recommendations. Despite disliking tracks, the 'slop' persists, sparking calls for a 'block account' feature. Is this the future of music streaming?
BMC Makes Essay Mandatory for All 2,516 Election Candidates
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Bhubaneswar BMC to Charge User Fee for Waste Management
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
Madurai Corpn Clarifies Garbage User Charges via Special Camps
Madurai Corporation launches special camps to clarify garbage user charges for residents. Learn about the new fees, payment methods, and how to avoid penalties. Get informed now!
Reddit Overtakes TikTok in UK Social Media Rankings
Reddit becomes the UK's fourth most-visited social media, reaching 60% of internet users. Growth driven by Google AI deal and Gen Z seeking authentic advice. Read the full story.
Meta AI Ad Policy Triggers Privacy Concerns in India
Meta's updated privacy policy, allowing AI training on user data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, raises significant privacy alarms for Indian users. Understand the implications and what it means for you.
BJP Fields 76 Women in Mumbai BMC Polls, Exceeds Quota
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Mahayuti fires up BMC campaign in Thackeray's Worli stronghold
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
F1's 2026 Super License Fees: Norris Pays $1.2M
F1 drivers face massive super license fees for 2026, with champion Lando Norris paying $1.2 million. New FIA rules and pre-season testing details revealed. Read more.
Aaditya Thackeray's BMC Manifesto Promises 1 Lakh Homes
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
Congress-VBA Mumbai BMC Polls Hit by Candidate Shortage
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Toll Halved on Expanding Highways, Expressway Fees Cut
In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
BJP denies tickets to 40% of its Mumbai corporators
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
FIR Against X User for Controversial Post on CM Yogi
Hazratganj police register FIR against an X user for a controversial post featuring a fake news screenshot targeting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Details inside.
Wives replace husbands in Mumbai's reserved BMC wards
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
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