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Vance's H1b crusade leads to family history scrutiny

In a recent outburst, US Vice President JD Vance slammed Microsoft for allegedly favoring foreign workers over American talent, igniting widespread controversy. His disparaging remarks about immigrant labor drew ire from various groups, leading Microsoft to clarify that most H-1B visa petitions are for existing employees. This discourse emerges alongside…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Durga Puja Pandal Numbers Rise: Hindus report reduced fear as pandals hit 33,851; grants, security stepped up

There is cautious optimism among Bangladesh’s minority Hindu community ahead of this year’s Durga Puja. Amid reduced fear after security assurances by the govt, the number of pandals has risen to 33,851 — up 1,460 from last year.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Income tax department survey reveals large-scale property scam in Gurgaon; 25,000 properties linked to fictitious PAN

An Income Tax department survey in Gurgaon's Badshahpur tehsil unraveled that a single fictitious Permanent Account Number (PAN), 'ABCDEF1234,' was used to register nearly 25,000 properties over the last two years. The survey also significant underreporting and misreporting of property transactions. The IT department have also sought reforms from the…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

CM’s chopper parked on athletics track disrupts training of Haryana athletes in Gurgaon

State-level athletes in Haryana are experiencing significant disruptions in their training due to VIP helicopter landings. Recently, a helicopter was parked at the stadium, blocking access to the athletics track for four days. This has caused frustration among athletes who rely on the facility for practice and competition preparation. Coaches…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

First Russian-tech Vande Bharat sleeper still not ready: Kinet may face penalty over unresolved issues as train is now pushed to March 2027

The first Vande Bharat sleeper train using Russian technology is likely to face another six-month delay, with Indian Railways now targeting March 2027 for the prototype. Kinet Railway Solutions, which has a Rs 14,400 crore contract for 120 trainsets, is yet to resolve issues involving several components and obtain the…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Karnataka Congress MLA seals well infront of his home after astrologer's calls it an obstacle between him and cabinet seat

Congress MLA Gopal Krishna Belur has rejected claims that an open well near his Gandhi Nagar residence was shut because of astrological or vastu considerations. He said the well was not a municipal property and maintained that another public well had been completed beforehand. Belur also accused former BJP MLA…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

CUET-UG 2027 big change: Fewer subjects, shorter papers & possible one-day exam being considered

CUET-UG 2027 could see major changes, with the Ministry of Education, UGC and NTA considering fewer subjects, shorter exam papers and a new subject-grouping system. The proposed format could allow students to complete their entrance test in a single day, reducing examination days and travel. The final changes will depend…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar drifted apart after 1999 film Kohram; 13 years later, Big B reached out after seeing his performance as Rakesh Maria in Ram Gopal Varma's 26/11 attack movie

Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar reportedly drifted apart after working together in Kohram in 1999. More than a decade later, Amitabh called Nana to congratulate him after watching Ram Gopal Varma's film The Attacks of 26/11, where Nana played real life cop Rakesh Maria. Amitabh also sent a bouquet along…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Paras Defence says it signed deal with US-based Powerus, linked to Trump family, to build Guardian-1 drone interceptor three months before Pakistan pact

Indian firm Paras Defence has said in a statement that the deal with Powerus was done three months before the it signed an agreement with Pakistan. The US based company has stated that US President Donald Trump's sons Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump having a financial interest in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Anushka Sharma and family buy three apartments worth Rs 44 crore on same floor of Godrej Skyshore in Mumbai's Versova

Anushka Sharma latest news: The actor and her family have made significant real estate investments in Mumbai worth Rs 44.1 crore. On July 8, 2026, Anushka purchased an apartment, while her parents bought the adjoining unit. Later, Anushka and her husband Virat Kohli jointly acquired another apartment on July 21,…

The Economic Times · Oct 7