Elon Musk has issued a directive for federal employees to report their weekly productivity via email, following President Donald Trump's orders. Non-compliance will be considered as resignation. The move aims to enhance government efficiency, but has faced criticism from the American Federation of Government Employees for being disrespectful and harsh.
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BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted this with the BJP's efforts to honor Ambedkar, including building a memorial and demanding an apology from Congress for their past actions.
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A devastating highway accident involving a tanker truck collision sparked a series of explosions and fire, engulfing over 40 vehicles near Jaipur. Eyewitnesses described horrific scenes of fleeing victims and burning vehicles. The intense flames spread rapidly, leaving many trapped and causing widespread destruction. First responders faced overwhelming devastation, with some victims burned beyond recognition.
A devastating LPG tanker fire on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway claimed the life of police constable Anita Meena, identified tragically by her brother at the SMS Hospital mortuary. The chaotic scene saw families desperately searching for loved ones amidst confusion and restricted access to the burn ward.
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Amazon and Tesla are among the top beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program in 2025, securing thousands of approvals. These companies rely on skilled foreign workers for roles in engineering and research. Amazon leads with 9,265 approvals, followed by Cognizant and Google. Indian IT firms like Infosys and TCS also feature prominently among top H-1B visa recipients.
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Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald raised concerns over India's 'intimidating' celebrations during Usman Khawaja's dismissal in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match in Sydney. He focused on ensuring non-striker Sam Konstas was mentally prepared, citing the incident's potential psychological impact despite no formal charges against India.
Bangladesh has refuted India's accusations of systematic minority persecution following the death of Hindu leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy. India condemned the killing as part of a pattern and urged protection for minorities. Bangladesh insists it protects all citizens equally, regardless of religion. Authorities are investigating Roy's death, citing no immediate signs of injury and cautioning against inciteful commentary.