Sarah Shaw, a New Zealand citizen living in the U.S., and her son were detained for over three weeks due to a travel permit error after a trip to Canada. Despite her work permit renewal, Shaw mistakenly believed her travel authorization was also extended.
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Google is reintroducing in-person interviews due to widespread AI-powered cheating during virtual hiring, as revealed by CEO Sundar Pichai. This decision comes after concerns raised by employees about compromised software engineering interviews. Other major corporations like Amazon, Anthropic, Cisco, McKinsey and Deloitte are also implementing anti-cheating measures, signaling an industry-wide shift away from fully virtual recruitment.
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has claimed the lives of at least 60 people, with over 100 injured. Rescue operations are underway, involving multiple agencies and local volunteers, as authorities work to identify victims and locate the missing. The disaster struck near the Machail Mata shrine, destroying infrastructure and prompting the suspension of the annual pilgrimage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi again criticised Jawaharlal Nehru for the Indus Water Treaty, claiming it favored Pakistan and harmed Indian farmers. He stated Nehru himself admitted the treaty's lack of benefit. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi countered, accusing Modi of evading responsibility by blaming past leaders after being in power for 11 years.
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A meat ban on Independence Day in Kalyan-Dombivli sparks protests. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar disagrees with the ban. Other cities like Nagpur and Malegaon also impose similar bans. The order aligns with a state directive. Opposition leaders and citizens criticize the ban. Aditya Thackeray demands suspension of the KDMC commissioner. Protests are planned if the order is not withdrawn.
Apple India has leased a 2.7 lakh sq ft office space in Bengaluru for 10 years, valued at Rs 1,010 crore, signaling a major expansion. Located in Embassy Zenith, it could accommodate over 1,200 employees. Apple is also considering expanding its footprint in the same building and opening new retail stores in India.