The US Department of Homeland Security has enacted new rules to enhance the H-1B and H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs, effective January 17, 2025. Updates aim to streamline the H-1B approval process, increase employer flexibility, and improve program integrity.
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CBI has appealed to the Calcutta high court for a death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a resident doctor. The court will hear the case on January 27. The debate also involves the maintainability of a similar plea by the Bengal government, contested by the CBI.
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India's struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued at the Gabba, with Australia posting a formidable first-innings total. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali attributed India's woes to a disconnect between captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, citing inconsistent selection choices. India's bowling, heavily reliant on Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul, faltered against Travis Head and Steve Smith's centuries.
A 24-year-old NEET aspirant from Gujarat, and a 17-year-old JEE aspirant from Assam, died by suicide in Kota on Wednesday, increasing the student suicide toll in the coaching hub to six in just 22 days. No suicide notes were found, and the reasons behind their actions remain unclear.
AIADMK explored an alliance with Vijay’s TVK for the 2026 assembly election but talks collapsed due to TVK's conditions. AIADMK is now engaging with BJP, although its allies like SDPI have expressed opposition to such a partnership. Discussions with BJP continue for a possible alliance.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached 142 properties worth Rs 300 crore in a money laundering case involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The properties are registered in the names of real estate agents. Siddaramaiah allegedly used political influence to secure compensation in the form of valuable sites for his wife.
Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker Satish Mahana expressed concern over an unidentified MLA spitting pan masala inside the House, stressing the importance of maintaining decorum and cleanliness. He called for accountability, urging the responsible MLA to confess. This incident has led to discussions on discipline and upholding the dignity of the Assembly.
A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including CEOs from Microsoft, Google, and Adobe, won a £295 million bid to co-own 49% of the London Spirit franchise in The Hundred cricket tournament. This winning bid involved an e-auction process and marks significant involvement of tech leaders in the sport.