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United States Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
The US State Department has temporarily postponed immigrant visa interviews globally as consular officers undergo new training on assessing public…
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Economy
Why Sugar Prices Surged in India and What Is Bringing Them Down
India's sugar prices hit record highs before easing after a government import order. Here is what drove the surge and…
Technology
New Zealand Moves Closer to Social-Media Restrictions for Children
New Zealand has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from high-risk social media platforms, though coalition opposition means its path…
Governance
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Notified: What Its 24-Hour City Zones Proposal Actually Means
The newly notified Master Plan for Delhi 2047 introduces proposals for 24-hour commercial zones. Here is what the plan actually…
Technology
Alberta Holds First AI Data Centre Town Halls as Communities Weigh Jobs, Power and Environmental Concerns
Alberta launched its first public town halls on AI data centres this week, as residents raise concerns over power demand,…
Environment
Assam Proposes to Reduce Kaziranga National Park's Eco-Sensitive Zone from 10 km to 1 km: What Could It Mean for Elephants, Rhinos and Other Wildlife?
Assam has proposed shrinking Kaziranga National Park's eco-sensitive zone from 10 km to 1 km. Here's what is confirmed, what…
Governance
Who Is Tukaram Mundhe, the IAS Officer Leading Maharashtra's FDA Crackdown?
An in-depth look at Tukaram Mundhe, the IAS officer shaking up Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration with aggressive enforcement, widespread…