President-elect Donald Trump clarified his stance on the ongoing H-1B row and it's by the side of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who are in favor of extending the visa program. “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them," Trump said.
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Iran is not allowed to have nuclear weapons because it is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which it signed along with most other countries. This agreement allows countries to use nuclear technology only for peaceful purposes, like energy, medicine, and agriculture. It strictly prohibits the development of nuclear weapons.
New Zealand's Matt Henry will miss the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder injury, replaced by Nathan Smith. Henry's standout performance throughout the tournament and history against India marks a significant loss for New Zealand. Indian captain Rohit Sharma set a record by losing his 12th consecutive toss, equaling Brian Lara's record.
Prithvi Shaw's exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad sparked controversy after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) cited disciplinary issues and poor fitness as reasons. An MCA official revealed that Shaw's on-field performance was hampered by his fitness, and his attitude has drawn complaints from teammates. Shaw's frequent late-night partying and disregard for training regimens further fueled the MCA's decision.
Jadavpur University's interim vice-chancellor and pro-VC were freed after a 24-hour confinement by protesting engineering students accused of fudging marks. The students demanded to be declared as 'passed' without review. The exam board considered disciplinary action but offered remedial classes and external review instead. The university stressed that criminal offenses wouldn't be tolerated yet provided a chance for correction.
Veteran investor Mark Mobius suggests India can capitalize on the global supply chain shift from China, but must act swiftly. He urges India to reduce bureaucratic hurdles to attract investment and streamline trade processes.
Elon Musk proposes renaming Mars as 'New World' and emphasizes the importance of establishing a self-sustaining human settlement on the planet for humanity's long-term survival.
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy addressed the growing AI trend in India, cautioning against overhyping 'ordinary' programs as AI. He explained the principles of machine learning and deep learning and emphasized their potential. While acknowledging job displacement, he highlighted AI's opportunities in creating new professions, particularly in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.
A 20-year-old first-year BTech student, identified as Rahul Chaitanya from Telangana, committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building at IIIT-A, Prayagraj. The incident occurred early Saturday after he sent a message to his family. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.