In a significant move that could reshape hiring of foreign skilled professionals, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a sweeping overhaul of wage rules for H-1B visas and employment-linked green card programmes, sharply increasing minimum salary thresholds across skill levels.The proposed rule, titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of…
NEW DELHI: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has put in place a formal ombudsman mechanism for grievance redressal to strengthen consumer protection.Under the new rules, consumers will now have the option to escalate unresolved complaints beyond the company level to an independent authority designated as the ombudsman. The provision comes into play…
US stocks slipped on Tuesday while oil prices resumed their climb, as continuing airstrikes on Iran and fresh missile attacks across the Middle East dampened the optimism that had lifted markets a day earlier.The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, giving back nearly half of its previous session’s gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 363 points,…
CUET UG 2026 registration window CUET UG registration window 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the re-opened application window for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG), today February 26, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed their registrations must do it today. The window will close at 11:50 PM.The registration process for CUET-UG…
A North Carolina mother of three who disappeared just weeks before Christmas in 2001 has been found alive nearly 24 years later, stunning her family and reopening one of the region’s most puzzling missing-person cases. Michele Lyn Hundley Smith, who vanished at the age of 38 after leaving her home in Eden to go shopping,…
Zendaya seemingly confirmed the rumours about her hush-hush wedding to Tom Holland, as she made an appearance at her first public event. The actress, and star of the upcoming film ‘The Drama’, stepped out at Paris Fashion Week, embracing the bridal trend in an all-white dress. The star’s bridal-inspired look featuring a custom white shirt…
In a shocking Malviya Nagar incident, police found two sisters dead and their mother unconscious. Authorities suspect the mother, Sunita, killed her daughters, Radhika and Gunisha, before attempting suicide. Crushed naphthalene balls and a crepe bandage were recovered from the scene. Investigations into potential depression and domestic discord are ongoing. NEW DELHI: Crushed naphthalene balls…
War beyond kinetics: The cognitive battlespace The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer defined solely by missiles, drones, or precision strikes. It has evolved into a far more complex contest—one that is being fought simultaneously in the cognitive, informational, and psychological domains. While the physical battlefield remains active, the decisive…
Actor Hansika Motwani and businessman Sohael Khaturiya have officially ended their marriage after the Bandra Family Court granted them a divorce on March 11, bringing their four-year relationship to a close. The development has continued to draw public attention, prompting reactions from people connected to the family. Amid the ongoing talk of divorce, Hansika’s estranged…
Akshay Kumar is currently busy with the promotions for his upcoming fantasy horror comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’. The film marks his reunion with veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan after nearly 14 years. The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu and the late Asrani. Amid the buzz surrounding the film, the actor recently attended an event in…
