New Zealand Plans Citizenship Test Changes — What Could It Mean for Migrants?
Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar…
Immigration says changes will see US-style crackdown ‘completely wrong’ – Erica Claims
Claims proposed law changes would result in a US-style overstayer crackdown were “completely wrong”, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. She told a select committee on Wednesday the Immigration (Enhanced Risk…
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s C’ship: Meghalaya moves closer to quarter-final berth
Meghalaya took a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship from Group A, routing Andhra Pradesh at the Rama Krishna Mission…
Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan visit Shapoor Zadran in Greater Noida hospital
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan visited former Afghanistan left-arm pacer Shapoor Zadran at a hospital in Greater Noida, where he is currently undergoing treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening…
IPL 2026: Kohli’s 105* guides RCB to 6-wicket win over KKR in Raipur
Virat Kohli’s 60-ball unbeaten 105 helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Wednesday…
IPL: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to complete 14000 T20 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has become the first Indian batter to reach 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. RCB star brought up the milestone with his 78th…
“Proud moment that tournament has returned here”: Rajeev Shukla hails Raipur’s return as IPL venue after long gap
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla highlighted the growing prominence of Raipur as a cricket venue, noting that the city has once again…
CSK hit with another major blow as Jamie Overton returns home to get thigh injury assessed
Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) hopes of mounting a late push for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs have taken another major hit, with all-rounder Jamie Overton returning to England…
“Pressure is a privilege”: Virat Kohli after his match-winning ton against KKR
Virat Kohli highlighted that being under the pump brings out improvement in the game saying, “pressure is a privilege” after scoring an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)…
Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it
The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost…
‘We all know Virat Kohli is a dangerous player while chasing’: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane reflected on his side’s defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday, acknowledging the impact of drop catches of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.…
Christopher Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised “careful” immigration policy and signalled more capital spending than expected in an annual pre-Budget speech. Speaking about the need for social cohesion, Luxon highlighted…
“My way of giving back my experience, hard work”: Shekhar Suman on launching SSFA acting academy for aspiring actors
Veteran actor Shekhar Suman has launched the SSFA (Shekhar Suman Film Academy), a new acting institute in Mumbai aimed at training aspiring actors with practical industry skills. Speaking to ANI…
Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt blends tradition with modern flair, dons custom dhoti skirt with payal, bindi and nath
For her second appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, actor Alia Bhatt is leaving no stone unturned to steal attention with her sartorial choices. After winning hearts in a…
Satinder Sartaaj visits iconic Melbourne cricket ground
Ahead of his concert in Australia, popular Punjabi folk singer Satinder Sartaaj recently visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. On Wednesday, Satinder took to Instagram and shared a video from…
Jamie Foxx, Alyce Huckstepp set to welcome first child together
Alyce Huckstepp, girlfriend of Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx, is reportedly pregnant with the couple’s first child together, as reported by Page Six. As shared by sources, Huckstepp has been “several…
‘Paranormal Activity’ stage adaptation set to arrive in Broadway
It is going to be a spooky summer this year, with Paranormal Activity all set to make its way to Broadway. ‘Paranormal Activity – A New Story Live on Broadway’,…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ gets a new release date, to be out on June 19
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ has been postponed. The film, which was earlier supposed to hit the theatres on May 15, will now release on June 19. Sharing…
“It’s no different from other special effects”: Filmmaker Peter Jackson on use of AI in cinema
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ filmmaker Peter Jackson expressed his opinions on the use of AI in the cinema, saying that he doesn’t “dislike” AI being used in the films,…
Director Anil Ravipudi unveils new track ‘Manga Manga’ from Rasha Thadani’s ‘Srinivasa Mangapuram’
Director Anil Ravipudi unveiled the new track titled ‘Manga Manga’ from Rasha Thadani’s upcoming Telugu film ‘Srinivasa Mangapuram.’ Making her debut in the South film industry, Rasha Thadani is paired…
Riya Shibu boards Chiyaan Vikram’s upcoming film as lead heroine
Superstar Vikram’s upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘Chiyaan 63’, has announced its female lead for the movie. The makers of ‘Chiyaan 63’ have announced that ‘Sarvam Maya’ actress Riya Shibu has…
Christopher Nolan says Travis Scott’s rap background Inspired casting in ‘The Odyssey’
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has revealed why he cast rapper Travis Scott in his upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’, saying the musician’s background in rap aligned with the oral storytelling tradition of…
Alia Bhatt exudes princess vibes at Cannes red carpet
Once again, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt stole the spotlight with her enchanting appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, turning heads and drawing admiration as she graced the prestigious red…
“I don’t feel I’ve ever left”: Sameera Reddy on comeback to films, Namashi Chakraborty recalls advice from father Mithun Chakraborty
The national capital witnessed a star-studded evening on Wednesday, as the premiere of Sanjay Dutt starrer ‘Aakhri Sawal’ was held here amid the presence of actors, political dignitaries and members…
Indian students face growing visa delays as processing times climb
Latest statistics from Immigration New Zealand reveal Indian applicants are waiting nearly twice as long as Chinese applicants for visa decisions, creating uncertainty for immigration advisers and international students alike.…