New USCIS guidelines have sparked confusion among Indian visa holders, but primarily affect undocumented individuals. Non-resident Indians with valid visas, including workers, students, and visitors, are generally not impacted.
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Airlines should not seat passengers inside planes for over 90 minutes during fog delays, and must cancel flights delayed beyond three hours. The aviation ministry has directed airlines to enhance communication with passengers, deploy adequate staff, and implement advanced weather systems to minimize inconvenience. Real-time visibility updates and improved coordination at fog-affected airports are also emphasized.
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Elon Musk shared an old video of Barack Obama, where the former president discusses reducing government waste and unnecessary spending. In the video, Obama highlights the importance of eliminating pointless expenses and mentions specific examples, stressing the need for efficient budget management.
In a rain-curtailed IPL match, Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Tim David's aggressive half-century helped RCB post a modest 95/9. Nehal Wadhera's composed innings guided PBKS to victory in 12.1 overs, despite Hazlewood's impressive bowling. The defeat marked RCB’s third consecutive loss at home this season, continuing a worrying trend for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
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Apple has indefinitely postponed promised AI updates to Siri due to flaws discovered by top executives. Initially scheduled for April's iOS 18.4 update, these features will now arrive "in the coming year." Significant bugs have hindered progress, leading to possible delays until next year, while competitors like Amazon forge ahead with their AI initiatives.
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IMA's Haryana unit has announced the suspension of Ayushman Bharat scheme services by 600 private hospitals from February 3 because of pending reimbursements worth Rs 400 crore. Facing financial difficulties due to delayed state government payments, hospitals are unable to sustain operations.