Nearly a million Indians have renounced their citizenship in five years, with over two lakh annually since 2022. This trend, raises questions about quality of life, governance, and taxation. While the government cites personal reasons and views the diaspora as an asset, the lack of dual citizenship is a key factor driving this significant outflow.
A Ghaziabad woman was tragically found dead in a suitcase under a bed in her rented flat. She had reportedly gone to collect overdue rent from her tenants, a couple who have since been detained. The discovery was made by her domestic help after the victim failed to return home. Police are investigating the motive and cause of death.
A GPS-tagged seagull on Karwar beach, initially causing local concern, was revealed to be part of a scientific study by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka. Forest officials confirmed the device was for tracking migration patterns, not surveillance, after the exhausted bird was rescued.
Dense fog and smog led to the abandonment of the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow without a ball being bowled. Umpires conducted multiple inspections throughout the evening, ultimately deeming conditions unsafe for play due to poor visibility. India maintains a 2-1 series lead heading into the final match.
Shubman Gill picked up the injury during training on Wednesday, putting his availability for the Playing XI in doubt. Team management is expected to take a final call at the toss. India currently lead the five-match series 2-1.
The US State Department has tightened visa vetting, requiring H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents to undergo social media screening. Applicants must now set all social media profiles to public for enhanced background checks, a move aimed at strengthening national security and ensuring visa eligibility.
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Dense fog is set to cause flight delays and disruptions across North and East India on Wednesday morning. IndiGo has issued a travel advisory, urging passengers to allow extra travel time and monitor flight status. The airline assures its teams are prepared to manage operations smoothly, prioritizing passenger safety amidst reduced visibility and potential road traffic impacts.
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