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The US has suspended Microsoft from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), freezing new and pending Green Card applications for its foreign workers. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the H-1B and PERM system to replace laid-off American workers. Microsoft says 80% of its roughly 6,000 H-1B filings last fiscal year were for existing employees, and that it pays H-1B staff the same as others doing comparable work.

Delhis Barapullah Phase III was built to cut travel time between Mayur Vihar and South Delhi, but within days of its opening, the new corridor became a major traffic bottleneck. The six-lane stretch funnels multiple traffic streams into the older, narrower Barapullah network at Sarai Kale Khan, where eight to nine lanes reportedly converge into just three. Traffic from Mayur Vihar, the Sundial loop and DND side further adds pressure. Experts say the situation highlights the funnel effect, induce

Donald Trumps interaction with his 35-year-old executive assistant Natalie Harp is drawing attention after cameras captured the president turning to look in her direction as she walked away during a Nebraska rally.Trump, 80, had called Harp onstage to bring him an executive order before praising her as a perfect person and comparing her appearance to The Price Is Right.The moment has sparked online commentary about Trump and Harps working relationship, with some social-media users also bringing

Mara del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, died in a hospital after being evicted from her home. Her eviction triggered nationwide protests highlighting the housing crisis afflicting Spain. Activists voiced anger over Maricarmen's death as a symbol of the struggle against rising rents and evictions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez offered condolences, acknowledging the impact of her case on public sentiment.

Donald Trump sparked an awkward moment at the White House after joking about Susan Dell potentially running for office with her husband, billionaire Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, standing nearby.Trump said he would endorse Susan Dell if she ever entered politics, turning what began as praise for the couple into an unusual on-camera exchange. Michael and Susan Dell were at the White House as Trump promoted the expanded Trump Accounts program for children. The Dells have pledged $6.25 b

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing intense backlash over his controversial October 7 anniversary statement. The NYC Mayors post has sparked fierce debate over the Israel-Gaza war, Hamas, the October 7 attacks, Israeli victims, Gaza casualties and antisemitism in New York. Critics, including political figures and commentators, have condemned Mamdanis message, while his remarks have triggered another major controversy surrounding the mayor and his views on Israel and Palestine.

Donald Trump has turned his fire toward Europe, singling out Switzerland as he argued that the United States could simply stop buying Swiss watches and wipe billions off its trade bill.Trump said: If we decided not to buy watches from Switzerland, they wouldn't be elite anymore and we would save about $40 billion. The remark puts one of Switzerlands most famous luxury industries directly in Trumps sights as his administration continues using tariffs and trade restrictions against major U.S. part

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew laughs from USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after teasing what sounded like a major wartime revelation about Iran only to turn it into a punchline aimed at Tehrans navy.Hegseth said: We made an arrangement with the Iranian Navy. We decided to share the ocean with them. He then delivered the punchline: They got the bottom half.

President Donald Trump has been pressed directly on whether Russias mysterious plague scare could involve a bioweapon, as questions grow around the death of a 28-year-old worker at a Siberian anti-plague institute.Asked whether the Russia case was a bioweapon, Trump responded: We dont think so. He added that Russian authorities were saying the situation was under control. When Peter Doocy invoked memories of Trumps first term and the early COVID period, Trump again said Moscow was insisting it h

CUET-UG 2027 may implement notable changes to streamline the examination experience for students. Candidates could see a reduction in the number of subjects from five to four over time. The proposed changes also include shortening the duration of individual papers to enhance efficiency. Subject grouping may allow related papers to be scheduled together for a single-day examination.

Zendaya is facing online backlash after a brief interaction with Frances First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris went viral. The awkward moment has sparked a heated debate over celebrity etiquette, manners and whether Zendaya should have handled the greeting differently. While some viewers called the encounter rude and disrespectful, others defended Zendaya and said the incident was being blown out of proportion. Watch the viral moment and the internet reaction.

Russia has issued a fresh warning to Canada over the possible confiscation of Russian assets, with Ambassador Oleg Stepanov saying Moscow would respond immediately to any seizure of its property. The warning follows the progress of Bill S-214 and discussion around Bill C-219, which concern the handling of foreign state and sanctioned assets. Stepanov also cited the Russian An-124 aircraft held at Toronto airport, warning that confiscation could trigger retaliatory measures from Moscow.

Maines Senate debate exploded into a bitter clash over Israel, Gaza and Donald Trump as Democrat Troy Jackson attacked Republican Sen. Susan Collins over U.S. military support for Israel and her broader relationship with the president.Asked whether military aid to Israel should increase, decrease or stay the same, Collins said the current level is good and described herself as a strong supporter of Israel. Jackson rejected the idea of giving Israel a blank check and said U.S. support should not

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has urged the US Embassy in New Delhi to reconsider the cases. It has also requested the Embassy to grant visas to the wrestlers who are scheduled to appear for their appointments on Thursday.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has reached another milestone with the maiden flight of the Block 72 variant. This aircraft is built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force and includes modern upgrades to enhance its capabilities. It follows a significant order for 25 new jets and upgrading existing aircraft. The F-16's design evolved from insights gained during the Vietnam War, focusing on lighter and more agile aircraft.

On the occasion of World Animal Day, Anant Ambani launched Vantara's national 'Champions of Care' initiative to transform community animal welfare across India. Bringing together over 50 animal welfare organisations, the project provides critical veterinary resources, infrastructure support, and sustainable solutions to bolster ground-level caretakers. Through this collaborative nationwide network, the initiative is estimated to reach and support around two million community animals every year.

Rahul Gandhi stepped up his attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, who has been in the opposition's crosshairs over his functioning and reported dissent among his subordinates. The Congress leader , declaring to launch a fresh protest from Jantar Mantar, said, Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign, and called him an illegitimate poll body chief.