Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August

NDA leaders convened at BJP headquarters to strategize for the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as upcoming electoral challenges. The meeting aimed to unify the alliance’s campaign approach and solidify their strategy for future elections, including the selection of a new party president and preparations for the Delhi assembly polls.

The US Embassy in India hosted an event at Wellham Girls’ School in Dehradun to promote higher education opportunities in the United States and explain the visa application process. US Education counselors and Visa Officers, including Pavan Rajgopal, emphasized the growing number of Indian students studying in the US and provided valuable information on selecting…

Andhra Pradesh has released the 2025-26 entrance exam schedule for state universities, spanning from May 2 to June 25. Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen to manage the process. Meanwhile, Telangana’s exam schedule includes ECET on May 12 and PGECET from June 16 to 19.

A roadside bomb detonated near a convoy of foreign diplomats in Pakistan’s Swat district, killing one policeman and injuring three others. Diplomats from 12 countries were unscathed. Authorities suspect militants linked to the Pakistani Taliban are responsible for the attack. The diplomats had been visiting at the invitation of a local chamber of commerce.

Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to India after protests ended her 15-year rule. The government plans to use the treaty to bring…