H-1B Visa System Spammed With Fraud: White House Defends New Policy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that the H-1B system has been exploited, driving down American wages

NBA Rigging and Poker Fraud: What we know so far about the FBIs 'mind-boggling' cases

High-profile NBA figures Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones were arrested in a major federal investigation. The probe uncovered Mafi

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure

President Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who served prison time for money laundering violations. Trump stated Zhao was recomm

India, China to scale back oil purchases from Russia at Trump's request? White House gives an update

The White House claims India is reducing Russian oil buys at President Trump's urging, a move also reportedly seen with China. Trump is reportedl

India Scaling Back Russian Oil Purchases: White House

Leavitt expressed confidence in the newly imposed hefty sanctions on Russian oil companies, repeating the claim that India, along with other coun

Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers

Boeing's striking workers will vote on October 26 on a revised contract offer. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

World's fastest bullet train CR450 begins trial run in THIS country, reaches record 453 km/h speed; Check route, travel time and more

China has launched trial runs of the world's fastest bullet train, the CR450, which reached a top speed of 453 km/h and a passing speed of 896 km

Canada caps how many US-made vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free

Canada has made a decisive cut to import quotas for General Motors and Stellantis, a response to the companies reduction in local manufacturing.

White House reaffirms America First stance amid H-1B visa overhaul

Washington: The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trumps priority in reforming the H1B visa programme is to put American workers f

Karan Johar has epic reply to Manish Malhotra's complain: 'I have seen your...'

Filmmaker Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra's friendship dates back decades and continues to be a collaborative bond, marked by a shared love for f

Mortgage rate expectations keep homebuyers on sidelines as market stalls

Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to decline further and are delaying purchases, according to CNBC's Housing Market Survey. With ra

Bengaluru-Bound Bus With 40 Onboard Catches Fire After Hitting Bike, 10 Dead: Live Updates

At least 10 people died after a Bengaluru-bound private buscaught fire and turned into ashes after hitting a bike in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnoolin t

In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments, but the details are still not clear

President Trump travels to Japan and South Korea next week. He seeks over 900 billion dollars in investments for American factories and projects.

At Least 10 Dead As Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Catches Fire After Hitting Bike

Bengaluru-bound bus with 40 passengers catches fire after bike collision in Andhra Pradesh, casualties feared

Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: National Capital's pollution crisis deepens with overall AQI at 293, IMD predicts rain on..., check full forecast here

The city's air quality has been a cause for concern, with several areas recording alarming AQI levels. Read here to know full forecast

Britain calls for strong measures against Russia as Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to London

Britain is urging allies to increase pressure on Russia ahead of potential peace talks, advocating for removing Russian oil and gas from the glob

Toxic air in their metros made them pollution refugees

Inside BlackSoils supply chain financing; BlueHill VCs deeptech playbook

While supply chain finance has existed in India for decades, it remained largely inaccessible to unrated or low-rated companies. Thats the middle

India welcomes Gaza Peace Agreement; appreciates US, Egypt, and Qatar's roles

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, welcomed the Gaza Peace Agreement at the UNSC, appreciating US, Egypt, and Qatar

Govt initiates process to appoint next CJI

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Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025 in US, offer relief to buyers: What it means for your dream home

Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have dropped to 6.19%, their lowest point in over a year, offering a potential relief for frustrated homebuy

Your wallets secret enemy? How the 10-year Treasury is quietly draining your cash

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'No crazy war, please!': Venezuela's Maduro to US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded for peace in English, urging No crazy war, please! amid escalating US military actions in the Caribbe

Donald Trump boasts $350 mn for Most beautiful ballroom in the world

The President unveiled plans for what he called the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world, a $300 million addition to the White House tha

Oil prices dip after surge, remain on track for weekly gain amid supply fears

Oil prices saw a slight dip on Friday, following a significant jump the previous day. New United States sanctions on Russia's major oil firms hav

Japan inflation accelerates in blow to new PM

Japan's inflation accelerated to 2.9% in September, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Despite this, her cabinet's approval ratin

Booker Prize Foundation sets up Children's Booker Prize

The new Children's Booker Prize aims to reward quality fiction for kids; the prize will open for submissions early next year and the inaugural aw

Horrific early-morning accident on Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway; 32 feared burnt to death

A horrific bus fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has claimed at least 32 lives. The private passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a motor

'13,000 Air traffic controllers forced to work as Uber drivers amid shutdown', says Karoline Leavitt

Succession planning: Where there is a will, there is a way

Succession must be planned not only to preserve wealth but, more importantly, to preserve the values, principles, and culture that enabled the cr

HyderabadBengaluru Bus Catches Fire Near Kurnool, 20 Dead

There were 42 passengers on board, of whom 12 survived, while more than 20 lost their lives

US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

US bombers recently flew near Venezuela, sparking speculation about President Trump's intentions towards Nicolas Maduro. This follows a series of

White House defends H-1B visa reforms, says system plagued by fraud

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration views its new policies as both lawful and necessary, despite lawsuits filed

Tropical storm Melissa set to become one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes; Jamaica, Caribbean, and US on alert as category 4 hurricane approaches

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a powerful hurricane. Forecasters warn of catastrophic rainfall and damaging winds. Jamaica is likel

Bangladesh court to deliver verdict on Sheikh Hasina's alleged crimes on November 13

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict on November 13 against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for alleged crimes

Alarming trend: Record number of Americans tap 401(k)s to stay afloat - heres whats driving it

401(k) early withdrawal trend 2025: More Americans are withdrawing from their 401(k)s due to mounting financial pressures, with hardship withdraw

Good news for iPhone users: Apple iPhone 16 Plus available at lowest price since launch with massive discount, check deals here

The iPhone 16 Plus is available at a massive discount on Reliance Digital, priced at Rs 63,900 after additional offers and exchange bonuses. Feat

PM Modi to attend 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually, no bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, here's all you need to know

The summit, hosted by Malaysia, will review the progress of ASEAN-India relations and discuss new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Str

Welfare group urges State government to enact law to protect domestic workers

Target is Eliminating 1,800 Corporate Jobs as It Looks to Reclaim Its Lost Luster

The corporate workers losing their jobs will receive pay and benefits until Jan. 8 as well as severance packages, the spokesperson said.

Adyar river restoration project to begin soon, says Health Minister

India Scaled Back On Russian Oil Purchases On Trump's Request: White House

United States President Donald Trump has been increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress on putting an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Whit

Trump Says He Will Ask Xi About China's Alleged Role In Smuggling Fentanyl

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) took a tough stance on China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl into the US via V

Morning Brief Podcast: Rebel Foods chief on Building Brands, Tech, and an IPO on the Horizon

US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest $1.8 billion with Orion into critical minerals

The U.S. and Abu Dhabi are investing $1.8 billion with Orion Resource Partners to secure critical mineral supply chains. This initiative aims to

Southwest Airlines New Policy Will Affect Plus-size Travelers. Heres How

I think its going to make the flying experience worse for everybody, he said of the new rule.

Hyderabad-Bengaluru private bus catches fire after bike collision, at least 15 passengers feared dead

A serious fire accident occurred in Ullindakonda cross, 20 kilometres from Kurnool town, in the early hours of Friday when a Bengaluru-Hyderabad

US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate

New jobless claims rose last week, with more Americans collecting unemployment checks in early October, indicating easing labor market conditions

Swedish court allows refugee, who was convicted of raping a teenager, to stay in Sweden; the reason behind the decision will leave you shocked

A refugee convicted of raping a minor in 2024 will remain in Sweden after his sentence. A Swedish court ruled the rape did not last long enough t

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that military brotherhood with Russia will advance non-stop, speaking at a memorial for North Korean sol

Morning Digest: Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase; Piyush Goyal hopes for India-U.S. trade deal in near future, and more

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EU vows financial backing for Kyiv, holds off on frozen assets plan

EU leaders agreed to address Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years but deferred a decision on using frozen Russian assets for

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

United States sanctions target Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil. This move has sent global oil prices soaring. Chinese and Indian oil m

Alaska Airlines faces IT outage, causing widespread flight delays across US & Mexico - check flights before traveling

Alaska Airlines is facing a major IT outage. This technical glitch has halted flights across the United States and Mexico. Passengers are experie

Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on October 24 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

Islamic prayers, known as Salah, are structured around astronomical events, with five daily prayers observed by Muslims. The article provides spe

Women Cricket World Cup: Its a big relief, says Mandhana after India storms into semifinal

The stylish left-handed batter smashed 109, her fifth century of the calendar year, while opening partner Pratika Rawal notched her maiden World

Kuruthipunal, a Tamil film that seemed like an English movie turns 30

The Kamal Haasan-Arjun starrer, directed by ace cinematographer P.C. Sreeram, was a remake of Govind Nihalanis much-acclaimedDroh Kaal.

Life after a mastectomy: navigating challenges, heralding new beginnings

India has taken giant strides in creating breast cancer awareness and promoting early detection, and survival rates are improving significantly.

Journalist Harinder Baweja on her new book They Will Shoot You, Madam

Baweja takes readers through her four-decade journey reporting on seismic events that shaped India

Detente after the dust has settled

Members of the Sikh minority in Afghanistan, who were forced to flee the country after years of persecution, have been slowly rebuilding their li

Liverpool rebound with 5-1 win; Chelsea and Bayern also win big

Champions League Milan, Oct 23: Liverpool emphatically rebounded from a miserable run as it won 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions Leagu

MWSL: Iarapalang Nongrum scores 11 goals; Group B matches conclude

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 23: As results go, it was very one-sided in the Meghalaya Womens State League 2025 as Laitkor won 23-0 against Lapa

Exciting new tournament coming to SSA football calendar

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 23: A new tournament promises to heighten the excitement of football fans across the Greater Shillong area and fart

Arsenal top EPL again, but can Mikel Arteta finally deliver title?

EPL PREVIEW Manchester, Oct 23: Arsenal is back in familiar territory at the top of the Premier League. But can Mikel Arteta finally get the job

FAA delays more flights in New York, Houston and Washington

The FAA was reporting staffing issues at 10 different locations and issued ground stops at Houston Bush and Newark airports

Madrid plot redemption against Barcelona

LA LIGA PREVIEW Barcelona, Oct 23: Real Madrid and a red-hot Kylian Mbapp host Barcelona on Sunday aiming to hit back at their rivals after losin

Top martial arts skills on show as 31st State Karate Cship begins

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 23: The 31st State Karate Championship 2025 began on Thursday at the JN Indoor Stadium here in Polo with a flurry o

Arappor Iyakkam alleges illegal plan approval for building on Pallikaranai marshland

Arappor Iyakkam says illegal environmental clearance and plan approval were grantedfor a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai

Political row erupts as opposition claims religious bias in Sarfaraz Khans exclusion

New Delhi, Oct 23: A political storm broke out on Wednesday after Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed accused Indian cricket team head c

Mortgage rates hit one-year low: 30-Year mortgage rate falls to 6.19% - should you buy a home now?

Mortgage rates fall: Homebuyers are finding relief as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 6.19 percent. This is the lowest it

Cong claims PM skipping ASEAN summit to dodge Trump meeting

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modis decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN su

Vance labels Israels West Bank annexation vote an insult

JERUSALEM, Oct 23: US Vice President JD Vance condemned a recent symbolic vote in Israels parliament supporting the annexation of the occupied We

Jamaat, NCP in Bdesh call for referendum on July Charter

Dhaka, Oct 23: Radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have demanded a referendum to implement the July Natio

Three Indian firms among 45 entities sanctioned by EU for links with Russia

The EU slapped the punitive actions against the firms as part of its 19th package of sanctions which are part of efforts to put economic pressure

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will advance non-stop

Kim made the comments during a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops

Ford stock surges after Q3 earnings beat expectations despite Novelis plant fire hitting guidance - here's what investors need to know

Ford stock saw a significant rise following better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. However, a fire at an aluminum plant will impac

Hypocrisy of Pakistan over POJK

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com For over seven decades, Pakistan has projected itself as the self styled guardian of the Kashmiri peo

Where will 3I/ATLAS be on October 29? Interstellar comet's closest point to the Sun is... All details here

Where will 3I/ATLAS be on October 29? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun at 1.4 au. It poses no threat to Ea

Man Stabbed To Death Over Music At Kali Puja Pandal In Bengal: Cops

A young man was killed after being allegedly stabbed by his neighbour following an altercation over playing music at a Kali Puja pandal in Sonarp

Kim Kardashian shares a big health scare: What is brain aneurysm and how is it caused? All you need to know

Kim Kardashian revealed a health scare on The Kardashians, sharing that doctors discovered a brain aneurysm during an MRI scan, attributing it to

Rethinking 1962 Why Tibet, Not Territory, Drove the India-China War

Dr Kumar Every year, as October and November approach, a flood of articles revisits the 1962 Sino-Indian conflict. Most repeat familiar themes, t

LIC employees resent appointment of private candidates

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: LIC Employees, represented by Northern Zone Insurance Employees Association, Srinagar Division, affiliated

Three types of people

Waves OTT to premiere Chhath on October 24

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: In a heartfelt celebration of devotion, tradition and cinematic storytelling, Waves OTT is set to premiere

Bihar polls: BJP almost confirms Nitish Kumar is NDAs CM pick

Skoda launches all new Octavia RS, priced at Rs 49.99 Lakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: To commemorate its 25 years of its journey in the country, koda Auto India launched all-new Octavia RS in

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing

A U.S.-China trade war, which had been simmering for months, exploded into full view in early October, after Beijing dramatically expanded curbs

H-1B System Spammed With Fraud: White House Defends Visa Fee Hike

The Trump administration is gearing up to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, amidst multiple lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee imposed

India beat New Zealand to qualify for Womens World Cup semifinals

NAVI MUMBAI, Oct 23: India qualified for the semifinals of the Womens World Cup after scintillating hundreds by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal

MP Khatana meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 23: To discuss the prevailing security situation, border management and welfare initiatives for soldiers a