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The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US
It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints
We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.
US President Donald Trump said Washington is only semi-negotiating with Iran and is currently relying on economic pressure rather than launching a new military offensive
Irans parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee has approved the general framework of a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring the security and sustainable progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to make the annual Kanwar Yatra an occasion for social responsibility, service and cooperation
Heavy rainfall and rising Narmada water levels have disrupted life in Madhya Pradeshs Dindori, submerging two bridges and snapping road connectivity with Jabalpur. Seven families were shifted to safety, while schools were closed on August 10
A massive protest against the proposed change in the Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project alignment disrupted traffic at several points along the Pune-Nashik Highway on Sunday
Assams flood death toll has reached 100 amid incessant rains and widespread inundation across several districts. Sivasagar has reported 49 deaths after a duplicate entry was corrected, while Cachar recorded 22 fatalities
Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a regulatory framework for dhol-tasha and other troupe rehearsals
Delhi Police arrested 22 people and seized around Rs 6.2 lakh in cash after raiding an alleged gambling den in Mukundpur, outer north Delhi, early Sunday
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviewed more than 350 papers and found that reducing protein intake or limiting certain amino acids may improve metabolic health and slow biological processes associated with ageing
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in Halisahar on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker
Protesting students in Jharkhand remained firm on their demand for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination despite assurances from Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Researchers at the US Department of Energy have demonstrated an AI-driven system that automates atomistic simulations, a powerful method used to predict how atoms interact in materials
Jawaharlal Nehru University has cancelled permission for an August 10 discussion organised by the JNU Students Union on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing the non-disclosure of full facts about the event
Three Kanwariyas were killed and another was seriously injured after a car hit their group on Sirhind GT Road early Sunday
The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday
The decision to organise the protests came as Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor accused AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Saurabh Bharadwaj of showing signs of political frustration and making irresponsible statements merely to remain in the news
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and said they targeted Saudi troops and equipment near Mokha, escalating tensions as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade adds to growing regional shipping risks
Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait since the US and Israel attacked in late February. Tehran also wants to charge tolls for passage and has targeted ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route
The latest incident comes around seven months after then Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when their Learjet 45 aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in January
A security guard who joined a residential society in Ahmedabads Anandnagar area six days ago has been arrested for allegedly raping an interior design student on the building terrace. Police traced him within hours using CCTV and technical surveillance
Hundreds of youths joined a Tiranga Yatra in Bhopal on Sunday despite rainfall. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav flagged off the procession and urged participants to uphold patriotism and pledge lifelong service to the nation
Nearly 1,400 flights to and from Shanghai's two main passenger airports were cancelled on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hangzhou airport in neighbouring Zhejiang province also saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled, the report said
The students have been staging their protest continuously at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium following alleged irregularities in the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), which came to light on July 2
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as fast-spreading wildfires threaten communities and force large-scale evacuations. Thousands have fled their homes, while wildfire smoke has also caused hazardous air quality in Toronto and Ottawa
At least four people, including a pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, were killed after a helicopter crashed in a forested area of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Firefighters located the wreckage in dense vegetation
Seven passengers were killed and 11 injured after a private bus overturned and plunged onto a lower road in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district at 7.15 am on Saturday. Six critically injured passengers were referred to a government hospital
The US Senate has approved a bipartisan bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China, as part of efforts to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war
South Africa marks 70 years since around 20,000 women marched to Pretoria in 1956 against apartheid-era pass laws. The historic protest remains a symbol of resistance as women continue to face gender-based violence, poverty and inequality.
Talks between the Jharkhand government and student groups protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams failed to resolve the deadlock. Protesters, including JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, continued their agitation over demands including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam
The tremor was recorded at 10.00 pm IST at a depth of 5 km, making it a relatively shallow earthquake. The earthquake was recorded at 20.424 degrees north latitude and 73.682 degrees east longitude
Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Saturday. Ukraine also struck another oil refinery in Russia as fighting continued amid planned diplomatic talks
The tremor was recorded at 10.00 pm IST at a depth of 5 km, making it a relatively shallow earthquake. The earthquake was recorded at 20.424 degrees north latitude and 73.682 degrees east longitude
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday encouraged young people to take an active role in bringing about positive changes in society rather than simply drifting with the current
The statement comes as a US official stated on Friday (local time) that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old conflict
According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi said that Tehran had been implementing Clause 5 of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously reached in Islamabad, under which traffic was expected to return to normal within a month
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) called for the creation of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), arguing that India's aviation safety regulator needs greater administrative and financial independence
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said in a statement on Tuesday night that new confirmed detections of the H5N1 strain in South Australia (SA) and Victoria have taken the national total number of cases to 102, 81 of which have been in SA
According to an investigation by the Drop Site news outlet based on leaked emails obtained by the hacking group Handala, Lichner allegedly provided confidential UN information to Israeli officials when he was serving at the UN Population Fund, reports Xinhua news agency
GM Saifur Rahman, Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the National University of Bangladesh, said that the latest figure reflects Dhakas combination of high population density, persistent Aedes mosquito breeding, and inadequate vector control measures
Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son
The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms
The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident
In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea
Participating in the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PM Modi conferred the Institute's most prestigious honours, including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and Perfect Ten Gold Medals, to the meritorious students
Amid ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, the Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated email channel to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for recruitment reforms

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