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US eases H1-B rules for special skills

THE outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.

Uzbek man held for senior Russian general's murder

RUSSIA's security service said on Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow.

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

THE JD (U) on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls.

Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells

AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency

A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.

HC adjourns pleas on ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque

THE Allahabad High Court on Wednesday adjourned two petitions seeking direction to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake further surveys at Gyanvapi mosque premises.

Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits

THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.

Border talks back on track as Doval meets Wang in Beijing

IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.

SP MP moves HC against arrest in Sambhal chaos

SAMAJWADI leader and MP from Sambhal Zia-ur-Rehman Barq has moved Allahabad High Court seeking protection from arrest in a case registered against him for Sambhal violence.

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

Man jailed for death of nephew due to drunken driving

A local court has sentenced a man, Dharshanala Balraj, to seven years of simple imprisonment for rash driving while driving under the influence of liquor, leading to the death of his 11-year-old nephew in 2020.

Man held for throwing money at ORR

GHATKESAR police arrested a man for reportedly throwing bundles of ₹200 notes near ORR exit number 9 and asking people to search for the cash, causing disturbances to roadside travelers.

TG govt signs MoU to generate 30K IT jobs in Tier-II & III cities

US association to help set up companies in Warangal, Khammam, Mahbubnagar

YouTuber arrested over harassment of co-actor

YOUTUBER Prasad Behera was arrested on Wednesday for harassing a co-actor and using abusive language against her. He was later remanded to 14 days in judicial custody.

CM'S DECISION FINAL, EX-BABU TELLS GHOSE PANEL

WHO is supreme — the chief minister or the Cabinet? An interesting debate on this took place on Wednesday, when former chief secretary and former special chief secretary (Irrigation) SK Joshi deposed before the PC Ghose Commission probing the allegations of irregularities in the construction of the Kaleshwaram project.

Revanth has no moral right to talk about Adani: Kishan

RIDICULING the \"Chalo Raj Bhavan\" protest staged by the Congress here on Wednesday, Union Coal & Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has no moral right to speak on Adani issue.

HC refuses to quash FIR against Arvind for abusing KCR

JUSTICE K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday dismissed three criminal petitions filed by BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind seeking quashing of three FIRs lodged against him for allegedly using derogatory and unparliamentary language against the former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.

MODI HAS NO OPTION BUT TO SEND ADANI TO JAIL: CM

Revanth says that if BRS desires, a resolution will be passed in Assembly seeking a JPC probe against the billionaire

Govt to review order on locals for PG med admissions

ASSURING parents that the state government would always protect the interests of students from Telangana, Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha on Wednesday made it clear that court orders on GOs 158 and 149 would be thoroughly studied and steps taken to ensure eligible local candidates get PG medical seats.

Ashwin's big spin: Goodbye to international cricket

INTRIGUE and suspense, the moments leading up to the revelation seemed like an episode right out of the pages of mystery books.

13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY IN MUMBAI

THIRTEEN people, including four women and two children, were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe

Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult