H-1B visa debate fuels racism against South Asians in the US: Here’s why Indian students and professionals should pay attention

Why Indian students and professionals must track the US H-1B visa row A contentious debate over the H-1B visa programme in the US is increasingly intersecting with reports of racist rhetoric targeting South Asians, particularly Indians, who form the largest group of beneficiaries under the scheme. What began as a policy dispute over jobs and…

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Risk vs roti: Indians stay back in Gulf as war intensifies – here’s why

As tensions escalate in the boiling Middle Eastern region, residents and travellers are scrambling to catch the first outbound flights. Yet, many Indian blue-collar workers remain behind, choosing to stay for their jobs and to support their families rather than return home. While salaries continue to be paid on schedule, recruiters caution that a prolonged…

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UAE slams Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ as missiles target Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas facility, Bab oil field: Calls it ‘dangerous escalation’ amid war with US-Israel

Gulf on Edge: UAE Condemns Missile Attack on Habshan and Bab Field Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as a “terrorist attack” by Iran targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab oil field, marking yet another escalation in the rapidly intensifying Iran…

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Google opens 2026 Student Researcher Programme offering AI and ML opportunities for BS, MS and PhD candidates

Google launches 2026 Student Researcher Program across India and global research hubs Google has started accepting applications for the 2026 Student Researcher Program, targeting students who are currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees. This program is unique compared to other software engineering internships, as it is designed as an academic research engagement, allowing students…

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ICC charges West Indies player, two officials; all suspended from cricket with immediate effect | Cricket News

ICC charges West Indies player, two team officials The International Cricket Council has charged two team officials and a player with multiple breaches of anti-corruption rules linked to the 2023/24 Bim10 Tournament, escalating a widening investigation into alleged match-fixing in the Caribbean competition.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Team owner Chitranjan Rathod,…

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Why 1,342 athletes exited Khelo India programme in three years | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: More than 1,300 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme over the last three years due to performance issues and doping violations, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Responding to a question on the performance of athletes enrolled under the scheme, the minister said 1,342 athletes exited…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Chennai and other cities — Check rates

Gold prices traded mixed in futures trade on Thursday with near-term contracts witnessing mild profit booking while longer-dated contracts remained supported amid firm global cues.As of 15:22 pm, gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were trading at Rs 1,58,360 per 10 grams, down Rs 395 or 0.25 per cent. The…

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JMI opens online admissions for FYUP for academic session 2026–27 with 30 new programmes

Jamia Millia Islamia launches prospectus for academic session 2026–27 with 30 new programs Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has launched its prospectus for the academic session 2026–27, providing detailed guidance for admissions across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and advanced diploma programs. The 150-page document was released today by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif, along with…

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