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US immigration fee increased by 81%, Asylum seekers to pay now

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in their announcement that the new fee structure is likely to come into effect by October 2.

Aug 2, 2020

Vine trends as TikTok ban worries US users; Meme fest kicks off

Donald Trump's annoucement of banning TikTok stirred a meme fest on social media where online users wished the authorities to bring back Vine as a replacement for the Chinese video sharing app.

Aug 1, 2020

Goodbye patriarchy: Mumbai signals now depict women too

It looks like the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is trying to set a precedent with their unique way of promoting gender equality.

Aug 1, 2020

PM Modi addresses Smart India Hackathon 2020: Key things to know

PM Modi heard about the inventions of students during his interaction through video conferencing with the finalists starting from reusable sanitary napkins to a real-time facial recognition system.

Aug 1, 2020

Andhra ex-Minister P Manikyala Rao succumbs to Covid-19

On July 4, Rao had announced on social media that he had tested Covid-19 positive. A week ago, he was shifted to a private hospital in Vijayawada. For the past few days, he was on ventilator support.

Aug 1, 2020

Apple removes thousands of game apps from China store: Research firm

The takedowns come amid a crackdown on unlicensed games by Chinese authorities.

Aug 1, 2020

Accused of carrying beef, man thrashed; Gurugram cops watch

On Friday, a man in Gurgaon was brutally attacked by a crowd accused of carrying beef with him. The police only stood by and watched.

Aug 1, 2020

Telangana Covid update: State reports 2,083 new cases, 578 in Hyderabad

Telangana has recorded 2083 fresh Covid-19 cases, while 578 people have tested coronavirus positive in Hyderabad.

Aug 1, 2020

Former SP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64 in Singapore

The 64-year-old member of Rajya Sabha Amar Singh had recently been undergoing treatment in Singapore. After a long and hard battle the politician has succumbed.

Aug 1, 2020

NIFT issues social media gag to cover up lakhs in fee collection

Hundreds of students from various campuses of NIFT have complained that they are not able to pay the full fees due to coronavirus pandemic and requested the Ministry of Textiles for waiver in fees for this year. They haven't received any reply so far.

Aug 1, 2020