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Starting Jan, 20k H-1B holders will be able to renew their visas in US

In a move likely to benefit Indian professionals, 20,000 H1B specialty occupation workers will be able to renew their visas in the US beginning from January next year, according to State Department officials.

Nov 29, 2023

Who is Atal Dulloo, new Chief Secretary of Union Territory of J&K [details]

A native of the J&K Atal Dulloo will replace incumbent Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar who is attaining superannuation on November 30.

Nov 29, 2023

Telangana Remains Silent Ahead of Poll Day: Prohibitory orders imposed, liquor shops shut

Police in Telangana have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in view of the Assembly elections scheduled on November 30.

Nov 29, 2023

Modi, Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hail rescue of 41 workers from Uttarakhand tunnel

After 41 trapped workers were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi said that "it is a matter of great relief and joy while congratulating the team involved in the rescue operation".

Nov 29, 2023

Catwalk in 'Burqa'? Fashion show in UP's Muzaffarnagar triggers new row

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 29 (IANS) The inclusion of colourful 'Burqa' in a recent fashion show, held as part of 'Fashion Splash 2023' at the Sriram Group of Colleges in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, has created a controversy.

Nov 29, 2023

Karnataka Minister MB Patil invites US Consul General to open office in Bengaluru

Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil on Tuesday met US Consul General Christopher W. Hodges.

Nov 29, 2023

J&K Police bust human trafficking racket; arrest mastermind, rescue Rohingya women sold in Kashmir

After busting the racket, Jammu and Kashmir Police also recovered two Rohingya women who were "sold" in the Valley by the kingpin under the pretext of marriage.

Nov 29, 2023

Prosecuting Officer Dismissed In J&K For Taking Bribe From Accused To Weaken Murder Case [details]

The Senior Prosecuting Officer in the Rajouri district of J&K struck a deal with a murder accused to ensure his acquittal in exchange for money. Earlier, another Procesuting Officer was terminated from the services for his involvement in drug trafficking.

Nov 29, 2023

US ready to help India build own space station: NASA Chief

The US is ready to help India build its own space station, said NASA chief Bill Nelson, who is on his maiden visit to the country.

Nov 28, 2023

No more badges and PIN as AWS launches palm-scanning authentication service for companies

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday announced a new palm-scanning identity service that will allow companies to authenticate people when entering physical premises.

Nov 28, 2023

Check your accounts now; Google to start deleting personal accounts inactive for 2 years this week

Google will start deleting those personal accounts, which have been inactive for two years, from this week.

Nov 28, 2023

Mehbooba fumes over arresting students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans during cricket World Cup final [details]

Seven students of Kashmir's Agri Varsity were booked under UAPA for raising pro-Pakistan slogans and threatening other students during World Cup final

Nov 28, 2023

Going for hair straightening? you may be inhaling VOC or cVMS, says study

Love to straighten and curl your hairs? It may have health repercussions, revealed researchers who studied indoor emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including siloxanes which shine and smooth hair.

Nov 28, 2023

Rahul Gandhi assures law for welfare of Gig workers in Telangana

If Congress is voted to power in Telangana, it will consider bringing in a legislation for the welfare of Gig workers on the lines of a law passed recently in Rajasthan, party leader Rahul said here on Tuesday.

Nov 28, 2023

Man-eating tiger captured in K'taka, shifted to Mysuru Zoo

A prowling man-eating tiger that had terrorised the Bandipur region of the district has been captured and shifted to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.

Nov 28, 2023