US Senator Tim Sheehy has introduced a bill seeking a three-year pause on the issuance of new H-1B visas and to permanently codify the USD 100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration, which was later struck down by a federal court.
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Days after IIT Roorkee and Delhi University issued advisories asking students and staff to avoid the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday issued a similar directive, urging its academic community to prioritise personal safety and act responsibly.
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Actor Rick Kumazawa, best known for his role in Grey’s Anatomy, has joined the cast of FX’s Emmy-winning historical drama Shogun in a recurring role.
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Designer Anamika Khanna opened Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with her collection “Moonlit Palace”, marking the first time the prestigious fashion event has been inaugurated outside Delhi.
Read MoreTwo persons were arrested with around 4 kg of suspected smuggled gold from the Lake Town area on the northern fringes of Kolkata on Friday, police said.
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The Delhi High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) on Friday challenging the internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar, where the CJP is staging a protest over alleged examination irregularities.
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The Narendra Modi government is likely to consider major changes to strengthen the anti-paper leak law at the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday.
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The United States has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners over concerns about forced labour in global supply chains, with India placed in the lower 10 per cent tariff bracket instead of the higher 12.5 per cent rate.
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An Indian national working in Israel was found dead in an apartment in Jerusalem’s Katamon neighbourhood, with Israeli police arresting a 31-year-old Israeli man on suspicion of murder.
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday released a video message after ending his 26-day hunger strike, saying the Centre had assured him of broader reforms following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
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