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Actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani has confirmed that Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates will appear in a special episode of the popular television show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’. Irani described his participation as a historic moment for Indian entertainment. Focus on Women’s and Children’s Health The upcoming episode aims to spotlight important social themes, particularly the health of women and children. Irani emphasized that these issues have long been sidelined in mainstream discussions. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, she said, “This marks a historic moment in Indian entertainment. For far too long, women and children’s health has remained on the margins of mainstream dialogue. This initiative…

The Trump administration has confirmed that the recently announced $100,000 fee for H-1B visa sponsorship will not apply to international graduates or current visa holders already in the United States. This decision comes after weeks of uncertainty following the original proclamation, which had raised alarm among Indian professionals, U.S. employers, and immigration attorneys. Existing Visa Holders Exempted According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the fee does not apply to anyone with a valid visa, including: The USCIS clarified that the proclamation “does not apply to any previously issued and currently valid H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 a.m. ET on…

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched a pilot project bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s textile heritage to train travel. Select air-conditioned coaches will now feature blanket covers adorned with traditional Sanganeri prints, aiming to improve both passenger comfort and hygiene. The initiative was unveiled at Khatipura Railway Station, Jaipur, on Thursday. First Passengers to Experience the New Covers On its inaugural run, passengers aboard the Jaipur-Ahmedabad (Asarva) Express at 8:45 p.m. received the colorful, washable blankets. The project responds to ongoing passenger feedback regarding the cleanliness of shared blankets on overnight journeys. Minister Vaishnaw Highlights Purpose Minister Vaishnaw explained that the covers are designed for…

Zoho Corporation is entering the consumer payments space with Zoho Pay, a new app designed to let users send money, pay bills, and make quick transfers directly within its chat platform, Arattai. The goal is to make transactions as seamless as having a conversation. Payments Integrated Within Arattai Zoho Pay is being tested internally and will soon be available both as a standalone app and as a feature within Arattai. Users will be able to send money to friends or pay for services without leaving the chat interface. Arattai already supports messaging, calls, and file sharing, and Zoho Pay adds payments to this suite, creating an all-in-one…

Despite recent friendly exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, differences have resurfaced regarding their latest conversation. India has denied that Pakistan was discussed during Trump’s Diwali phone call to Modi, countering the U.S. president’s statement made earlier this week. No Discussion on Pakistan Trump claimed that he spoke with Modi about avoiding a war between India and Pakistan. However, Indian officials clarified that “Pakistan was not discussed during the call.” This is the second time in two weeks that India has disputed Trump’s version of events. Earlier, India also denied Trump’s remark that Modi had…

India’s premier space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), has officially opened its Recruitment 2025 drive for the post of Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’. More than 300 vacancies are available across key branches such as Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. Selected candidates will be placed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, starting with a basic salary of ₹56,100 per month, and total pay — including allowances — can reach up to ₹1,77,500 per month, depending on the discipline and experience. Eligibility:Applicants must hold a BE/BTech degree in a relevant discipline with at least 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 from a recognized…

Reliance Retail, the retail arm of Reliance Industries, has emerged as one of India’s largest quick commerce players, leveraging its extensive network of physical stores and strategically located dark stores. Over the past two quarters, the company has operationalized more than 600 dark stores across the country, focusing on 30-minute hyper-local deliveries, with plans to add more stores to expand coverage. JioMart, Reliance Retail’s digital commerce arm, reported a 42% quarter-on-quarter growth and more than 200% year-on-year growth in average daily orders, reflecting strong traction in its quick commerce operations. The platform competes with players such as Zomato-owned Blinkit, Swiggy…

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of the North Eastern Railway (NER) has announced a recruitment drive for Apprentices. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRC NER website at https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in. The application window opened on October 16, 2025, and will remain open until November 15, 2025. Applicants are advised to have a valid mobile number and email ID before starting the registration process. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,104 Apprentice positions across the organization. Candidates must have completed their 10th standard or an equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks. Additionally, they should hold…

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, virtually inaugurated the Sonik Integrated Logistics Hub in Uttar Pradesh and launched two new door-to-door freight and parcel services aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency across India. The new model allows industries to ship smaller consignments without having to fill an entire rake, bridging the gap between factories and railway loading points. Indian Railways now offers end-to-end logistics solutions, including first- and last-mile connectivity. The Sonik hub, situated about 50 km from Lucknow and 20 km from Kanpur, is the first integrated logistics facility of its kind, developed…

Railways play a critical role in driving industrial and economic development in Saudi Arabia, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah said at the Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference in Riyadh. He highlighted that the railway network is essential for transporting raw materials to manufacturing facilities and finished goods to ports and cities, supporting the growth of industrial clusters across the Kingdom. Salamah noted that the government has established specialized industrial clusters focused on converting raw materials into high-value products. These clusters are integrated through the advanced railway network, creating an…