Vice President JD Vance criticized US tech firms, particularly Microsoft, for laying off American workers while allegedly prioritizing H-1B visa holders. Microsoft refuted Vance's claims, stating that recent layoffs, impacting roughly 9,000 employees across various departments, were unrelated to the visa program.
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"On completion of the preparatory activities, the announcement of the election schedule to the office of the Vice President of India will follow as soon as possible," the EC said in a statement.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Narendra Modi regarding Donald Trump's assertions about mediating peace. Rahul suggests Modi can't refute Trump due to potential revelations. S Jaishankar denies any phone calls between Modi and Trump during a specific period. Rahul challenges Modi to call Trump a liar in Parliament.
Following a gherao of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, an FIR has been lodged against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, key party members, and approximately 2,000 unidentified individuals. The charges include scuffling with police and violating prohibitory orders.
Gokul Jha, a 25-year-old man, was arrested by Manpada police in Dombivli for physically assaulting Sonali Kalasar, a receptionist at Dr. Aniket Palande's clinic. Jha, accompanying relatives with a baby for a check-up, became enraged when asked to wait, leading to the assault captured on video. The incident sparked protests, prompting police action and Jha's subsequent arrest.
Yelahanka police arrested a gang of six, including a woman, for allegedly extorting Rs 2 lakh from a techie in a honeytrap scheme. The woman befriended the victim on a dating app before luring him to a house where the gang accused him of drug use.
Google officials have presented documents to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning a money laundering investigation linked to betting websites and online shopping scams. Meta, also implicated, is yet to comply with the summons. The ED is scrutinizing both platforms for hosting advertisements promoting illicit betting sites and fraudulent online shopping schemes, which have allegedly defrauded Indian citizens of substantial sums.
Prime Minister Modi, ahead of a crucial parliamentary debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, asserted India's firm stance against terrorism. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, Modi emphasized that the precision strikes in Pakistan sent a clear message: terrorists have no safe havens. He highlighted the operation's role in fostering national self-confidence.
Following their acquittal in the 11/7 Mumbai train bombings case by the Bombay High Court, the accused express optimism about a favorable outcome in the Supreme Court. Despite past hardships, including family losses during their 19-year incarceration, they maintain their innocence and trust in the judiciary. They are determined to fight the case legally, confident that the truth will prevail and they will ultimately be vindicated.
Bengaluru's tech sector faces increased traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road, worsened by job insecurity and fear of layoffs. Employees are prioritizing office presence, leading to a 20-45% rise in vehicular flow at tech parks. Traffic police propose work-from-home on Wednesdays, while commuters emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to alleviate the gridlock.