Lucknow: LMC Proposes Sharp Hike in Commercial Licence Fees
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Kanpur Institute of Technology students vandalised campus & set conference room on fire after failed fee talks. Police & fire brigade controlled the situation. Details inside.
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas threatens to worsen California's severe teacher shortage, sparking a legal battle and debate over foreign hires in schools. Read the full story.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University grapples with a Rs 10 crore student fee debt from affiliated colleges, threatening admissions and exams. Read about the financial challenge.
The deadly Sydney shooting at a Jewish event prompts a major review of Australia's strict gun laws. PM Albanese vows action on firearm licences and ownership limits. Details inside.
Andhra Pradesh lorry owners launch indefinite strike from Dec 9, halting goods transport from railway sheds & shipyards to protest massive hike in fitness fees for older vehicles. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Transport Minister S S Sivasankar vows to legally resolve three key demands of lorry owners, including fee hikes, ahead of a nationwide protest on December 9. Read the full story.
Haveri's National Lok Adalat on Dec 13 aims to resolve pending cases via compromise. Get court fee refunds & 50% fine concessions on MV Act cases. Save time and money.
Trump administration removes Martin Luther King Jr Day & Juneteenth from national park fee-free days, adds President Trump's birthday. New 'America-first' pricing hikes fees for international visitors.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Metaview AI's co-founder Shahriar Tajbakhsh calls the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee a 'rounding error'. The firm continues hiring in India, stating AI won't build itself. Read more.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
The US introduces a new $5,000 fee for migrants without legal status and a 'holiday deal' offering free flights and $1000 for self-deportation. Get the latest details on the Trump administration's immigration rules.
US Border Patrol announces a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants aged 14 and older. New policy part of Trump administration's sweeping border crackdown. Details inside.
Travel platform ixigo announces full refund of convenience & assured fees for passengers hit by IndiGo's mass cancellations from Dec 3-8, 2025. Get details here.
Travel aggregator ixigo announces full refund of convenience and assured fees for all passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations between December 3 and 8, 2025. Learn the details.
IndiGo announces a full fee waiver for cancellations and rescheduling, apologizing for recent operational disruptions. The airline is taking steps to address passenger concerns.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
KSU leader Simjo Samuel Zachariah demands Kerala University VC review the 'unjustifiable' fine of Rs 400 for delayed registration. Read about the student concerns and the call for a reasonable fee structure.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
Niti Aayog recommends perpetual validity for licences and permits, promotes third-party inspections to build a trust-based regulatory framework and ease business burdens. Read the key reforms.
A recent Bengaluru court order on maintenance fee payments for apartment owners has ignited a major debate between residents' welfare associations and property owners. Learn the details and implications.
Goa's transport directorate suspended 6,734 driving licences from Jan-Sep 2025. Riding without a helmet was the leading offence. Experts cite lack of enforcement and civic sense.
Paramount Skydance hikes its breakup fee to $5 billion to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, signaling confidence against Netflix and Comcast. The winner could be chosen in weeks.
India plans stricter oversight for 2,500 fertility clinics with mandatory ₹100,000 renewal fees & surprise inspections to enforce ethical standards and patient safety in the growing IVF sector.
A US AI recruitment firm's hoarding at IIT-Delhi placement, promising H-1B sponsorship despite a $100,000 fee, offers relief to students amid stricter US visa norms under the Trump administration.
Pune police book gang member and agent for using forged documents to secure a gun licence. Details on the criminal background and police crackdown inside. Read the full investigation.
Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to open, with PM Modi's inauguration on Dec 15. Featuring advanced tech & CISF security, it will ease Delhi-NCR air traffic. Read more.