Tech giants Amazon and Microsoft announced layoffs affecting multiple divisions, while SEBI took action against financial influencers for misleading advice. Nvidia faced a significant market value drop due to Chinese AI app DeepSeek. In other updates, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu steps down as CEO, and Apple released its iOS 18.3 update with improved features.
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BJP MP Hema Malini, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, and Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj participated in the Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. They expressed their good fortune and extended prayers for those injured in a stampede-like situation during the event.
The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for FY 2026 has been reached, as announced by USCIS. Selected petitioners can now file H-1B cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025. The fees for registrations and petitions have increased, with additional fees introduced for larger companies.
Panic gripped Rajgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh late Tuesday night when an oxygen supply pipe to the NICU was stolen, jeopardizing the lives of 12 newborns. The missing copper pipe disrupted oxygen flow, causing breathing difficulties and triggering alarms. Swift action by medical staff, who connected a backup oxygen cylinder, averted a potential tragedy.
The Supreme Court's annulment of over 25,000 teacher recruitments by the West Bengal government is expected to expedite the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged money laundering by TMC functionaries. This includes high-profile figures such as Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, with substantial assets seized and fresh summons anticipated.
India is evaluating US President Trump's offer of the F-35 fighter jets, weighing strategic and economic factors. With China deploying its own advanced jets, India might seek F-35s in the interim, while continuing its 5th-generation fighter project. The India-US defence relationship is set to expand further this year.
The government has blocked 119 mobile apps, including those linked to Chinese developers, citing national security concerns under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Several apps from Singapore, the US, the UK, and Australia are also affected. Notably, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has not detailed the specific security issues.
Two local BJP functionaries were killed and two others injured in a suspicious road incident in Sambalpur, Odisha, when a tipper truck repeatedly rear-ended their car. Police are investigating whether it was a planned murder as the vehicle hit them three times. The truck driver has been detained.
On the 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian diplomatic relations, Indian leaders PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu and their Chinese counterparts Xi Jinping and Li Qiang exchanged messages. Celebrations highlight progress since troop disengagement in Ladakh, with a focus on mutual respect and resuming practical cooperation.
Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is on the verge of becoming Bollywood's first Rs 200 crore film of 2025, having crossed Rs 100 crore in its opening weekend. The film continues its strong run with daily earnings over Rs 24 crore. FWICE has requested the Maharashtra Chief Minister to make the film tax-free, highlighting its cultural significance.