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US needs 1.7m skilled workers a year, but Trump's visa war risks talent crunch

The US needs roughly 1.7 million new skilled workers annually through 2035, according to The State of America’s Skilled Trades report. Yet the Trump administration has tightened restrictions on foreign workers, including suspending eight technology and outsourcing firms from filing new applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, according…

The Times of India · 22h ago

RJ Mitte cause of death: Breaking Bad actor who played Walter White’s son dies at 34; reason behind his death

RJ Mitte death reason: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died in Texas at the age of 34. A county official told TMZ the death was a suicide, and law enforcement said the investigation is ongoing. His representatives called him a beloved actor and disability…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Justin and Hailey Bieber Divorce Rumour: What We Know About the Marriage Therapy Claims

Justin and Hailey Bieber face renewed divorce rumours after TikTok footage circulates. Here's what is known about the marriage therapy claims

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Delhi gets an early taste of winter at 21°C as September temperature hits 18-year low

On Sunday, Delhi's weather took an unexpected turn as the temperature dipped to 21 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees below the average for this time of year and the lowest recorded in September in nearly two decades. The India Meteorological Department noted this drop was due to cool winds…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: As Bappa bids Mumbai goodbye, a new product cycle begins

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: During Anant Chaturdashi, thousands of devotees participate in the Ganpati Visarjan, bidding farewell to the idols. After the immersion, the challenge of recycling and managing waste from the idols arises. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation collects and stores the idols for future processing. Various organizations are exploring ways…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

India’s startup cash keeps finding one address, with $4.4 billion going to Bengaluru

Bengaluru secured $4.4 billion in startup funding during the first nine months of 2026. Total startup funding in India reached $10.3 billion despite a decline in funding rounds. Mumbai and Gurugram followed in funding, but with significantly less than Bengaluru. Delhi's funding dropped significantly, while Hyderabad saw a rise in…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

IE investigation: Ex-CEC calls dissent ‘unprecedented’, but some media outlets fall for ‘sources’ again

An investigation in The Indian Express has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Election Commission. Over the past 10 months, two of its three Election Commissioners recorded at least 14 formal, on-record objections to decisions taken in the Commission’s name.

Newslaundry · Sep 23

Rs 2 lakh crore bonanza: GST's one-year old tax gift showing up in cars, TVs and revenues

GST collections show economic activity holding up after the overhaul. Consumers are upgrading to better products and larger screen televisions. Automobile dispatches have remained particularly strong after the tax changes. FMCG companies saw an initial pickup in volumes after the GST changes. Geopolitical events and rising input costs present new…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Modi turns 76: Same ad, five papers, and the advertorial that wasn’t labelled one

Narendra Modi turns 76 today, and the machinery around the occasion, including the Union government, a clutch of BJP-run states, and the party organisation, has already lined up a month’s worth of events. Thursday’s newspapers got the opening act: front pages replaced by paid jacket advertisements, wishing the prime minister…

Newslaundry · Sep 17

Gurgaon officials asked to explain why flooding happens every year, Haryana panel says stuck school buses and blocked ambulances put lives at risk; orders citywide drainage audit

Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of Gurgaon's recurring waterlogging, calling it a matter of basic human rights rather than a civic inconvenience. Acting on Times of India reports, the commission has ordered a full drainage audit, flagged the safety of school children and emergency services, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 12