‘Direct path to citizenship’: Donald Trump launches Gold Card, cites corporate demand — what it means

US President Donald Trump (PTI photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled what he called the “Trump Gold Card,” announcing that people will be able to apply for Gold Card citizenship starting Wednesday afternoon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump promoted the new immigration pathway, saying, “THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S TRUMP GOLD CARD…

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‘Shabaash girls’: India fielding coach’s roar after win over Pakistan steals the show – Watch | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) Deepti Sharma, Team India all-rounder, was awarded the best fielder medal in India’s decisive 88-run win against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday during the 2025 Women’s World Cup match.Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who won the award in the tournament opener, presented the medal to Deepti….

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Railways revises catering policy, popular food chains could soon open at railway stations

Rajahmundry Railway station (File photo) New Delhi: Passengers may soon find popular food chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s and Bikanerwala at railway stations. The railway board has revised its catering policy to allow premium brand catering outlets to operate at stations across the country.The proposal to issue guidelines for premium…

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IOC investment push: Oil giant to spend Rs 1.66 lakh cr in 5 years, focus on refining and renewables

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country’s largest fuel retailer, has lined up investments worth Rs 1.66 lakh crore over the next five years to strengthen its core refining and fuel marketing operations while accelerating expansion in petrochemicals, natural gas, and renewables, chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said on Saturday.Addressing shareholders at the company’s annual meeting, Sahney…

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8th Pay Commission: What will be the fitment factor & how will central government employees’ new salary levels be calculated? Explained

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculation 8th Pay Commission salary hike calculation: Central government employees and pensioners can soon look forward to higher salaries and pensions respectively, with the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission being approved by the Cabinet.The 8th Central Pay Commission has been tasked with submitting a report in 18…

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Reliance bags US licence to buy Venezuela oil; may help replace Russian crude: Report

Issuing such approval to Reliance may accelerate Venezuela’s crude shipments. (AI image) Reliance Industries (RIL) has been granted a general licence by the Donald Trump administration that will allow the company to crude oil directly from Venezuela without breaching any existing sanctions, a Reuters report has said.According to the report, this general licence permits the…

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