Canada announced changes to its Express Entry program, impacting IT professionals seeking permanent residency. The removal of extra points for LMIA-backed job offers will increase competition, requiring higher CRS scores based on factors like age, education, and language proficiency. The changes follow recent revisions to broader immigration policies aimed at addressing housing and infrastructure challenges.
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Andrew Wilkinson questioned the high pricing of DocuSign, sparking responses about bloated SaaS costs. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu criticized DocuSign for overpricing and suggested evaluating vendors' sales versus R&D expenses as a cost-saving measure, asserting that enterprises won't always pay high brand premiums.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a monthly payment of Rs 1,000 for registered women in Delhi. This amount will increase to Rs 2,100 after the upcoming elections. Kejriwal cited a previous announcement delayed due to his imprisonment, emphasizing the importance of supporting women and their role in families and society.
An ENT specialist in Moradabad, driving a Mercedes SUV at high speed, lost control and fatally hit a labourer employed by the NHAI on the Lucknow-Delhi highway. The police have registered an FIR and seized the vehicle. The doctor was not under the influence of alcohol, and charges include rash driving and causing death by negligence.
Abhay Singh, known as the IIT-Bombay Baba, suggests changes in the education system and introducing spirituality to reduce student suicides. Singh, an IIT-Bombay graduate, left a promising career for spiritual pursuits. His story has sparked a debate on student-friendly education and the role of spirituality in combating stress and depression.
In an electrifying IPL double-header, Nicholas Pooran's explosive 61 off 34 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to victory against Gujarat Titans, though one of his sixes unfortunately injured a spectator. With the win, LSG moved themselves to third in the IPL points table while GT dropped to second place.
American Airlines flight AA 292, New York to Delhi, was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, escorted by Italian Air Force fighter jets, was cleared as the threat was determined non-credible. The flight is set to resume on Monday after an overnight stop for crew rest.
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