Indian tech workers, primarily on H-1B visas, face growing uncertainty under the Trump administration's immigration policies. Major tech firms like Amazon and Google advise employees to avoid international travel to prevent re-entry issues. The Green Card process for Indians is experiencing significant delays, adding to the anxiety despite President Trump's mixed messages on H-1B visas.
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Varun Chakaravarthy credits Sunil Narine for shaping his career, highlighting their strong on-field understanding. He stresses sticking to basics in high-pressure situations. A key bowler for KKR, Chakaravarthy aims to dismiss top Indian batters like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in IPL 2025. Fresh from India's Champions Trophy win, he remains focused on continuous improvement.
In Pakistan's Balochistan province, armed militants hijacked a passenger train, killing three people and taking over 450 hostages. Security forces responded swiftly, rescuing more than 100 passengers and killing 16 militants. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which unfolded as militants targeted the train by blowing up the railway track.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the cabinet discussion on the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census, was inconclusive and postponed to May 2. Despite concerns raised by ministers regarding the survey's unscientific nature and outdated information, Siddaramaiah denied reports of heated arguments, emphasising that no one opposed the survey outright.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of suppressing the opposition's voice and echoing BJP's views. Kharge criticized Dhankhar for praising the RSS and equating the Prime Minister with Mahatma Gandhi, while stifling opposition's right to speak and suspending members.
Ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between MI and CSK, Rohit Sharma shared a heartwarming moment with a young fangirl who tried to touch his feet. Humbly stopping her, Rohit signed her customised jerseys with respect for the national flag and posed for a photo. MI look to recover from a poor 2024 season, with Suryakumar Yadav leading against CSK.
Photographers Basabdatta Sarkar and Krishna Roy recount their experience at Prayagraj's Mauni Amavasya where an incident led to panic. Amid holy chants, a sudden pushback and screams marked the tragic scene at the sacred riverbank, highlighting the dangers of overcrowding during such massive gatherings.
A gas tanker collided with vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. The collision caused a large fire. Nine people died. Fifteen people suffered critical burns. Forty-three people are in hospital. The fire affected a 300-meter stretch of highway. A search and rescue operation is underway.
The central government has amended the Right to Education (RTE) Rules, 2010, allowing states to conduct regular examinations for students in Classes 5 and 8, with the option to hold them back if they fail. This change comes five years after the 2019 amendment to the RTE Act, which scrapped the “no-detention†policy. While some states have embraced the new system, others, like Kerala, remain opposed, citing concerns over added pressure on students.