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California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university | World News

A California university professor has warned that a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions could weaken higher education in Texas and across the US, arguing that international recruitment has been central to the success of leading universities. In a widely shared post, Jelani Nelson, a computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said […]

Long innings ends with dream unfulfilled | Pune News

PUNE: Ajit Pawar was among the rare netas who draw deep respect and are slightly feared by the people. They may not be adored easily and automatically, but once they are, they make their place in people’s esteem. To be sure, Ajit Pawar’s career was shadowed by controversy, but he possessed the political smarts to […]

What was sprayed on Ilhan Omar during her chaotic town hall meeting?

US Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with a brownish liquid, which was sprayed during a chaotic town hall meeting in Minnesota late Tuesday. The liquid was believed to be the apple cider vinegar which was sprayed by a 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, who allegedly stormed the podium as the congresswoman was delivering an anti-ICE speech, Alpha […]

Sexual assault after online job advertisements: Indian-origin man arrested, charged in Canada, released on bail next day

47-year-old Tejinder Dhaliwal was arrested and charged with sexual assault in Brampton after investigations into two incidents where victims were contacted through online job postings and then sexually assaulted led the cops to Dhaliwal. Halton Police released a photo of the man as they believe there may be additional victims. But Dhaliwal was released on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo open to trade as Bucks evaluate offers before 2026 NBA deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks are at a crossroads as two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appears ready to explore life beyond the franchise he has called home for over a decade. With the NBA trade deadline set for February 5, 2026, ESPN reported that several teams have submitted aggressive offers, and the Bucks are finally listening. This developing […]

‘Maybe try not tweeting racist stuff’: Vinod Khosla hits back at Elon Musk over ‘White people’ row

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla continued their social media spat after Musk had posted a comment about white people, prompting a reaction from Indian-origin Khosla.Musk’s initial post said: “White people are a rapidly diminishing minority of global population.”Khosla responded by accusing Musk of promoting a racial agenda in the US and asked […]

‘He’s got a gun’: US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing placed on administrative leave amid outrage, report says

A preliminary Department of Homeland Security report sent to Congress reveals that two federal officers fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24, according to notices obtained by multiple news outlets. Both the agents were placed on administrative leave, according to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. MS Now was […]

Watch: Russian soldier camouflaging in penguin costume blasted by Ukrainian drone

A Russian soldier dressed in a bizarre penguin-like costume was blown up on the battlefield while attempting to hide from a Ukrainian drone.The troop wore a white thermal-blocking cape, meant to make him invisible to drone sensors. The hooded cloak almost made him look like an emperor penguin, and his feet poked out as he […]

Indian Green Card holder claims ‘USCIS viewing my LinkedIn profile’: ‘I have no criminal record’

A Green Card holder from India took to Reddit, claiming that his LinkedIn profile was being checked by someone at USCIS even though his Green Card case was closed in 2024. The Reddit post of the man claiming that it freaked him out to find out that USCIS officials are still keeping an eye on […]

Tom Homan wins over Minnesota leaders Tim Walz and Jacob Frey as JD Vance stumbles amid ICE backlash

US President Donald Trump sent border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis days after Vice President JD Vance failed in his mission to quell growing backlash to violent immigration operations in the city.Homan arrived on Tuesday, three days after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti on January 24. The trip was scheduled after the […]