Florida public universities pause hiring foreign faculty on H-1B visas until 2027

Florida’s university system has decided to temporarily stop hiring foreign faculty members through the H-1B visa programme. The decision affects new hires across the state’s 12 public universities and will remain in place until January 5, 2027.While the policy focuses on recruitment procedures, its consequences may reach far beyond university human resources departments. What the…

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‘IPL se better offer mila aur woh chale gaye’: Ex-Pakistan star questions PSL’s decline – WATCH | Cricket News

Ahmed Shehzad (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a sharp critique of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the Indian Premier League well above Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. Shehzad pointed out how several overseas players continue to commit to the PSL but eventually opt for the IPL when better…

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Indian Army NCC 124th October Course 2026: Applications to open on February 13, check eligibility details

The Indian Army will begin the online application process for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course from February 13, 2026. The course is scheduled to commence in October 2026. A total of 76 vacancies have been announced for unmarried male and female candidates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel. Eligible candidates who…

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India to get Bangladesh-like US garment duty benefits under trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only…

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Moonlighting to full-time gigs: Techies widen income sources

BENGALURU: From young professionals to experienced developers, techies are increasingly taking up freelance assignments to supplement incomes and build alternative career paths as the industry grapples with slowing hiring, rapid advances in AI, and growing uncertainty around traditional tech roles. For some, these gigs are side hustles alongside full-time jobs-reflecting a rise in moonlighting-while others…

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Kerala gives state farewell to baby who gave life to 4: ‘Yes, the pain is there’ | Kochi News

PATHANAMTHITTA: Ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, the youngest organ donor in the state, was laid to rest with full state honours in the presence of a large gathering at Nedungadappally St Thomas CSI Church on Sunday evening.Declared brain-dead last Friday, Aalin gifted life to four children. Her liver, kidneys, corneas and heart valves were donated, turning…

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DNPA Conclave 2026: In AI age, trust will determine survival of journalism | India News

Tanmay Maheshwari, MD of Amar Ujala Trust has emerged as the central pillar of the future news ecosystem, with credibility increasingly shaping audience loyalty, advertiser confidence and long-term relevance in a saturated digital environment.At the DNPA Conclave 2026, discussions focused on how trust has moved beyond a moral value to become functional infrastructure for media…

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Federal judge blocks Trump-era bid to end student loan plan: Here’s why millions of borrowers are relieved

Federal Judge Upholds SAVE Student Loan Plan: What Borrowers Need to Know. (Getty Images) A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge from the Trump administration aimed at ending a widely used student loan repayment program, ensuring that millions of borrowers continue to benefit from lower monthly payments and a faster path to loan forgiveness….

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