- World
US shift to pay-based H-1B visa selection system raises legal, economic concerns: Nasscom
New Delhi: The US move to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a ‘wage-weighted’ selection mechanism is a significant departure from a long-standing neutral system, and raises important legal, economic, and operational…
- India
Assam: Activists vandalise school Christmas setup, damage shop decorations
Nalbari: Activists of a fringe outfit vandalised Christmas celebrations in a school and damaged festival items at shops in Nalbari district of Assam, police said. A police official said some members of…
- Chennai
TN: 7 killed as govt bus tyre bursts, swerves and hits 2 vehicles
Cuddalore: At least seven persons were killed near here on Wednesday after a government bus swerved to the opposite side and collided with two vehicles, police said. The bus changed direction due…
- Pakistan
Pentagon: China-Pakistan defence, space ties grow; base considered
New York: A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing “likely also considered” setting up a base in…
- India
Avanade expands India operations, aims to double workforce by 2026
New Delhi: Avanade, a cloud and AI services provider across the Microsoft ecosystem, on Wednesday said it will double its India workforce by 2026 as part of its expansion plans in the…
- India
IndiGo says fully prepared to cater to holiday season traffic demand
New Delhi: The country’s largest airline, IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, on Wednesday said it is fully prepared to cater to the demand during the holiday season. The…
- News
Delhi govt mandates fee regulation committees for private schools by Jan 10
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday directed all private schools in the national capital to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) by January 10, 2026. The move marks the implementation…
- India
Associating green colour with Islam is misconception: Arif Mohammed
Panaji: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said that associating the green colour with Islam is a misconception rooted in a lack of historical knowledge. Addressing “Vikasit Bharat ka Roadmap: Sushasan…
- India
Ban on new mining leases in Aravallis; protected zone to expand
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday issued directions to states for a complete ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravallis, officials said. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has also…
- India
‘Chhattisgarh Bandh’ over religious conversions evokes mixed response
Raipur: The day-long ‘Chhattisgarh Bandh’ called by Hindu organisations against alleged religious conversions received a mixed response across the state on Wednesday, with normal life getting disrupted in several cities while partial…
- India
I would have died had it not been for my children: Unnao rape survivor on Sengar’s bail
New Delhi: The Unnao rape survivor said on Wednesday that it was the thought of her children that stopped her from committing suicide after the Delhi High Court decided to suspend the…
- India
Kerala CM warns against communal intolerance over attacks on Christmas celebrations
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over increasing attacks on Christmas celebrations in different parts of the country and said such incidents undermine the universal message of…
- India
Maharashtra: AIMIM announces candidates for three municipal corporations
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Even as major parties are yet to finalise their seat-sharing deals, Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM has announced its first list of 12 candidates for the upcoming elections to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna,…
- Middle East
Bethlehem lights up on Christmas Eve after two years of Gaza war
Bethlehem (West Bank): Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as crowds of families and music and decorations heralded a much-needed boost of Christmas spirit after two years…
- India
Al Hind Air, FlyExpress get govt nod for operations
New Delhi: Two new airlines – Al Hind Air and FlyExpress – are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no-objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. In…
