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The very best hotel in the UK has been revealed
Friday 31 October 2025 2:24 pm | Updated: Friday 31 October 2025 2:47 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The world's 50 best hotels have been revealed A...
‘Rejected in Less Than a Minute’: US Denies B1/B2 Visa to Indian Techie Earning INR 1 Crore Salary
New Delhi, November 2: An Indian tech professional’s plan to travel to the United States for a major industry event was reportedly aborted after his B1/B2 visa was denied at the US Embassy in New Delhi. As per reports, the senior technology lead,...
Indian techie with Rs 1 crore salary denied US B1/B2 visa in under a minute after just 3 questions
An Indian tech worker who earns more than Rs 1 crore in salary, had a solid background and reason was denied a US B1/B2 tourist visa in less than a minute. The man shared his experience on Reddit and asked users to tell him what went wrong. In the...
World News | US Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine Visits Israel, Fiscusses Gaza Situation with IDF Chief
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 2 (ANI): US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine visited Israel over the weekend and held discussions with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir on the situation in Gaza...
US rejects B1/B2 visa for Indian techie earning ₹1 crore — what happened at the consulate?
An Indian tech worker's plan to attend an industry conference in the United States was crushed in less than a minute, when the US Embassy in New Delhi denied his B1/B2 visa after asking the applicant just three questions. The senior technical...
Cambridgeshire Train Stabbing Case: 10 Injured, 9 in Critical Condition After Multiple People Attacked With Knife Inside Train in UK; 2 Suspects Arrested
London, November 2: At least 10 people were injured, with nine sustaining life-threatening injuries, after a multiple stabbing incident aboard a train in the Cambridgeshire county of East England, British Transport Police (BTP) said. According to...
World News | Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to Host 'Gita Mahotsav' Musical as Part of Pravasi Parichay 2025 Celebrations
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 2 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Riyadh announced that it will host 'Gita Mahotsav (A Musical)' on November 3 as part of the ongoing diaspora engagement event 'Pravasi Parichay 2025', a cultural festival showcasing...
Indian tech professional denied US visa in under 60 seconds despite $120,000 salary
A senior technology professional's conference participation plans were terminated when the US Embassy in New Delhi rejected his B1/B2 visa following an interview under one minute that included three questions, HT reported. The cloud platform...
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US denies B1/B2 visa to Indian techie with ₹1 crore salary, 8-month-old daughter ‘in less than a minute’
An Indian tech worker's plan to travel to the US for a significant industry gathering was cut short when the US Embassy in New Delhi denied his B1/B2 visa in less than a minute. The senior technical lead, who focuses on Cloud Native platforms,...
Shahid: Budget offers no hope for progress
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President and former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has sharply criticized the government’s proposed MVR 64.2 billion budget for 2026, describing it as “far from the basics of the economy and social realities.” In...
Israel's Gaza attacks strike at Donald Trump's reputation as a peacemaker
The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, which never fully came into effect, is now hanging by a thread. Among the many casualties of renewed fighting, especially if it spirals back into full-blown warfare, will be the claims and...
ATM 2026 to explore new frontiers of ultra-luxury travel, driven by technology
Advanced technology, cultural authenticity and hyper-personalisation are coming together to create experiences that transcend traditional definitions of luxury. Once synonymous with comfort and exclusivity, today’s ultra-luxury offers...
QTM 2025 broadens global reach for Qatari travellers
Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 24 to 26, 2025. QTM 2024, the third edition of the event, occupied twice the show floor as in 2023. By its 4th edition, the...
Kerala must tap massive non-resident cluster to boost medical value travel business: Experts
K. Saravana Kumar, Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai speaking at the valedictory function of Kerala Health Tourism and Global Ayurveda Summit and Expo. Kerala has enormous opportunity in boosting medical and tourism revenue through medical...
Waheed denies wrongdoing, criticizes 241 committee
Deputy Commissioner of Customs Abdullah Waheed, who was dismissed over two cigarette smuggling cases, has denied any wrongdoing and criticized members of Parliament’s National Security Services Committee (241 Committee). Speaking to Sun, Waheed...
AviLease and Riyadh Air signs landmark first lease for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Air the new national carrier for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed its first aircraft lease. The agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and positions AviLease...
Mayor Aathif Meets with Expatriate Employees Over Concerns
Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Aathif has met with expatriate employees working in the city’s schools and hospital to discuss their growing concerns over the recent reductions in the amount of money they are allowed to send abroad. During the...
Travel Tech Takes the Spotlight at World Travel Market 2025
From November 4th to November 6th, World Travel Market (WTM) will bring together nearly 4,150 exhibitors from around the world and more than 46,000 attendees at the Excel in London. Additionally, the event will host 109 activities, including 79...
Police refuse to clarify whether stolen USD from BML heist have been recovered
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has declined to confirm whether the large sum of U.S. dollars stolen from Bank of Maldives (BML) employees at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been recovered, raising further questions about transparency in...