Canada is witnessing a sharp rise in deportations of Indian nationals, impacting professionals and students. Nearly 2,000 Indians were removed in 2024, with numbers escalating. This crackdown, driven by immigration reforms, creates uncertainty for work permits, study prospects, and post-study opportunities, urging vigilance and proactive planning for those in Canada.
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan returns to NBA on NBC this Tuesday. He will appear on a special halftime show titled 'MJ: Insights to Excellence'. Jordan will share his basketball experiences and insights with players. The show airs at 7:30 pm ET on NBC and Peacock. This marks his first appearance on NBC in 25 years.
Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' continues its impressive box office run, nearing Rs 550 crore. Despite strong performance, the film was outperformed on Tuesday by the new Diwali release, 'Thamma', which garnered over Rs 13 crore on its opening day.
Quick commerce startup Zepto has laid off approximately 300 employees, transferring them to third-party providers as part of a significant cost-efficiency drive. This move follows a substantial $450 million funding round that valued the company at $7 billion. Zepto is also cutting other operational expenses to bolster its competitive position in India's rapidly growing quick commerce market.
Russia has criticized the Trump administration's new sanctions on its oil firms, stating they are counterproductive to peace efforts in Ukraine and that the nation is immune to such restrictions. President Trump expressed frustration over a lack of progress in diplomatic talks with Vladimir Putin, hoping the sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil would be short-lived.
Isro scientist Dr Eknath Chitnis has passed away at the age of 100. He was a foundational figure at the Indian Space Research Organisation. Dr Chitnis worked with Dr Homi Bhabha in the early days. He was instrumental in developing India's first telecommunication satellite, INSAT. This satellite advanced the nation's space communication capabilities.
At least eight individuals lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district on Saturday. The vehicle reportedly fell at Chandshali Ghat within the Shahada police jurisdiction. The injured are currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital.
Four members of the US Congress — Democrats Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Sanford Bishop, and Republican Dr. Rich McCormick — have written to Rutgers University expressing concern over an upcoming event titled “Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism.”
Meta has announced another round of job cuts, impacting employees within its Risk division. The company is restructuring teams and reducing roles, citing increased reliance on automation for routine compliance tasks. Positions in Product Risk Program Management, Shared Services, and Global Security & Privacy are affected as Meta streamlines operations.
Apple seeks changes to India's income tax law. The company wants to avoid taxes on high-end iPhone machinery it provides to contract manufacturers. This issue is a hurdle for Apple's expansion plans in India. The government is carefully considering the request, balancing investment needs with sovereign tax rights. Industry bodies support Apple's plea for tax certainty.