After vowing to “go to war” to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited debates surrounding the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US by labelling it “broken” and in urgent need of “major reform.”
S Korea: 174 out of 179 killed in plane crash identified
The remains of 174 of the 179 people killed in this week’s Jeju Air plane crash have tentatively been identified, the land ministry said.
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine hits multiple targets
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.
Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations: US
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said on Monday.
Gold price may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025 on global cues
Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties continue.
Delhi traders eye Rs1,000 crore business this New Year: CTI
Delhi’s markets are buzzing with activity ahead of New Year 2025, as traders anticipate business worth Rs 1,000 crore, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI).
Indian startups look for a promising new year
The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a rollercoaster ride in 2024, characterised by a slight-yet-concerning decline in funding activity and a shift in investor sentiment, alongside a silver lining with several startups achieving unicorn status.
Leopard spotted in Mysuru Infosys campus, staff asked to work from home
The forest department has launched a combing operation after a leopard was spotted in Mysuru’s Infosys campus on Tuesday early morning.
Kerala Court sentences tuition teacher to 111 years in prison for raping minor student
A special fast-track court here on Tuesday sentenced a tuition teacher to 111 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.05 lakh for raping a plus-one student after luring her five years ago.
BJP accuses Kejriwal of using children for his ‘cheap, dirty’ politics
The BJP on Tuesday accused Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal of using children for political gains, charging him with practising “petty, cheap and dirty” politics.
