UK announces new settlement rules, extends standard ILR qualifying period from 5 to 10 years; Indian migrants face uncertainty TOI correspondent from London: UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled new rules for getting permanent settlement in the UK on Monday following a public consultation which elicited 200,000 responses.She announced that ILR (indefinite leave to remain)…
Khaled Hosseini, the Afghan-born author of The Kite Runner, founded a non-profit organisation that supports vulnerable people in Afghanistan today. The Khaled Hosseini Foundation says it has provided more than $2.2 million in grants, helping fund education, shelter, healthcare and economic opportunities for women. Its reported work includes building 537 shelters that house more than…
General:Learning, creative interests and a chance to participate can give the day a lively tone. The Moon in Leo in your fifth house influences you all day, though expectations may distract you from the task itself. Jupiter in Leo in your fifth house supports thoughtful study and sensible guidance, rather than assured success. A social…
Political campaigns across the United States have entered a new digital era during the 2026 midterm elections. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just an experimental technology. It is now being used as an active tool in political campaigns.From realistic fake audio recordings targeting candidates just hours before polling begins to automated tools that…
Trump’s Truth Social post on Republican gains in Guam. US President Donald Trump has welcomed Republican gains in Guam’s gubernatorial election, congratulating Republican candidate Tony Ada and suggesting the result could signal wider gains for his party in the November 3 US midterm elections.“Guam, which has always been considered strongly Democrat, just had an early…
Farmland donated to a Texas school district in 1984 now funds college scholarships for hundreds of students A piece of farmland donated to a small Texas school district more than four decades ago is now helping hundreds of students pay for higher education. In Gruver, a town in the Texas Panhandle, local farmers volunteer their…
Aries Today, you are likely to meet someone who could help you achieve positive growth in your business or professional life. Your luck may favour you, and previous losses could now turn into profits. Your financial situation may gradually improve. Love birds are advised to make important decisions regarding marriage. Singles may find their soul…
‘Ramayana’ Mumbai premiere: Alia Bhatt, Sunny Deol, Neetu Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi join Ranbir Kapoor at the star-studded screening ahead of November 5 release Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Ramayana’ received a star-studded premiere in Mumbai, with several Bollywood celebrities turning up to watch the film. Alia Bhatt, Sunny Deol, Neetu Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi and many others…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a property that a buyer later claims does not physically exist can turn a tax auction into a costly legal dispute. A Georgia company that spent $220,000 to purchase an Atlanta parcel through a county tax sale found itself fighting to recover the money after…
The 2026 US midterm elections are shaping up as a crucial political test for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. While Democrats are seen as having a stronger chance of making gains in the House of Representatives, their path to reclaiming the Senate remains considerably more…
