The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory for international students, warning that violations of visa rules or US laws can result in deportation, visa cancellation, and long-term travel bans. Learn the key rules to protect your status.
Chandigarh's high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad advances paid parking, paperless e-office adoption, and biometric salary linkage. Key updates inside.
The US Embassy in India cautions students that breaking US laws can lead to visa cancellation, deportation, and future travel bans. Read the full advisory and stay compliant.
US Embassy cautions Indian students: breaking laws can cause visa cancellation, deportation, and future travel bans. New biometric checks now mandatory for all non-US citizens.
Urgent Aadhaar biometric update required for 94.7 lakh students in Uttar Pradesh. Delay risks blocking higher education access, scholarships, and exam applications. Parents must act now.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for breaking into a Coimbatore corporation ward office and stealing biometric devices, an EV charger, and other equipment. Read the full details of the theft and police investigation.
A 51-year-old woman died by suicide in a Dindoshi SRA building. Her children stated she was under depression. Police are investigating. Read the full report.
Twin brothers faced 'Access Denied' at Mumbai Airport's Digi Yatra gate due to identical faces, sparking debate on facial recognition tech limits. Read the full story.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
Mumbai-based Memon businessman Parvez Suleman Lakdawala receives an honorary doctorate at the UK's House of Lords for his three-decade contribution to real estate and slum redevelopment. Discover his journey.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Mangaluru City Corporation starts a detailed ward-wise property survey to identify all holdings and improve tax revenue. The drive aims to bring clarity to nearly 90,000 pending properties.
The Congress party alleges conflict of interest in GRAAM's survey, questioning its founder's govt role. GRAAM asserts its professional, apolitical stance. Read the full details.
UAE banks will stop SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6, 2026. Switch to in-app biometric approval now to avoid transaction declines. A major security upgrade.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
MPPSC announces a stringent 3-layer security system for all its exams from 2026 to prevent cheating and impersonation, featuring biometrics, CCTV, and metal detectors. Learn how this will impact lakhs of candidates.
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
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The Delhi government has notified the Abadi Deh survey rules, a key step to regularise residential land in 1,031 villages. Learn how this impacts property rights and development.
Bombay High Court orders SRA CEO to probe a developer with minimal bank balance who sold nearly 531 flats. HC calls it 'shameful' and hints at money laundering. Read the full story.
A low-flying aircraft over Trichy caused panic among residents. Officials confirm it's a GSI aerial mineral survey. Details on the operation and public reaction inside.
Andhra Pradesh government initiates a door-to-door Unified Family Survey (UFS) to update household records, ensuring timely welfare scheme delivery and efficient governance. Citizens urged to cooperate.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
The National Testing Agency will implement facial biometric verification and live photography in major entrance exams from 2026 to enhance exam integrity and curb malpractice.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Contractual housekeeping staff at Kolkata airport protest new biometric attendance system, demanding fresh uniforms and leave benefits. Management alleges it's a ploy to avoid shift discipline.
Jaipur police intensify probe into a dummy-candidate racket exposed during RRB Group D exam. Two arrested, teams dispatched to UP and Bihar to track network. Details inside.
Trichy International Airport launches biometric gates for staff entry, using retina & fingerprint scans. This automation enhances security, speeds up access, and addresses CISF personnel shortage. Read more.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.