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H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.

A series of events has shone a spotlight on the U.S.’ H1B visa programme, which mostly benefits Indian workers. Editorial | Visa politics: On Trump’s immigration policy Mr. Krishnan urged Elon Musk, who will also be advising the Trump administration on cutting unnecessary regulations, to eliminate country caps for green cards and “unlock skilled immigration.” This sparked debates, with pro- …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Most IITians diverge from their field: Why we must rethink branch-based admissions

India Today

Over 90% of IIT graduates do not take up jobs related to their engineering disciplines. IIT is not about mastering a particular engineering discipline; it is about learning problem-solving skills and the ability to learn any new domain. Some have built successful investment funds or become influential investors; others have joined the IAS, IPS, or allied services and contributed to …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

In the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, some fear Netanyahu's plans after Assad's fall

ABC

At the bottom of a gully on the edge of the town of Majdal Shams, at the northern tip of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, is a spot locals call "the shouting fence". The Israeli government says troops will remain there until "another arrangement is found that ensures Israel's security", as the country waits to see what's in store for its …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think in my young teenage brain, I thought, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

Associated Press

AKRON, Ohio — Before the November presidential election, Ohio’s secretary of state and attorney general announced investigations into potential voter fraud that included people suspected of casting ballots even though they were not U.S. citizens. “I think in my young teenage brain, I thought, ‘Well, I have to sign up for the draft, I should be able to vote,’” Fontaine …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Republicans stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Ohio shows how rhetoric and reality diverge.

Politico

In the end, their efforts led to just a handful of cases. “I think in my young teenage brain, I thought, ‘Well, I have to sign up for the draft, I should be able to vote,’” Fontaine said in an interview. “There was no, like, ‘Hey, there’s an issue here,’ or, ‘There’s a thing here.’ Just, here’s your paper.” Fontaine …

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1 month ago

After toppling Assad regime, HTS & Turkey attack towns of US-backed Kurds in Syria

Firstpost

After ending the decadeslong rule of Bashar al-Assad, the Islamist opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Turkey have found a common enemy in US-backed Kurds in Syria The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. After toppling Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria’s main opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Turkey have found …

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Syria after Assad: New ruler, key political figures and uncertain future

India Today

In 2011, Syrians broke into protests demanding the removal of President Bashar al-Assad, who responded with brutal force, triggering a civil war that has killed over 5 lakh people. For about eight years, the frontlines in Syria’s civil war had been frozen with Assad’s regime – backed by Russia and Iran – ruling the largest parts of the country while …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with a trip to …

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2 months ago

2024 election: Whether Trump or Harris wins, U.S. elections will never be normal again.

Slate

Slate takes final stock of just how Not Normal this election was. His vice president, who didn’t just lose the 2020 presidential primary but flamed out in a morass of campaign drama and policy incoherence, became the candidate, as Democrats fell in line with minimal grumbling faster than you could say “coconut tree.” And yet, as Kamala Harris rode a …

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2 months ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s paths diverge after princess’ cancer: The future king will not ‘suddenly become…’

Live Mint

Prince William's and Kate Middleton's spiritual journeys have diverged, especially in light of the events of 2024, which marked a period of reflection and faith for both. According to royal biographer Robert Hardman, who detailed these differences in his upcoming book Charles III, William has not shown the same spiritual engagement as his wife. Hardman observes that William respects his …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Harris and Trump's Election Platforms: A Comprehensive Comparison

Al Jazeera

The article provides a detailed comparison of the economic, immigration, foreign policy, and education platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It highlights the key differences between the two candidates and their stances on various issues. The summary also provides a brief overview of each candidate's proposed policies and their positions on key topics.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brexit has delivered a great trade crash – and it’s only getting worse

The Independent

The idea that putting a wall between yourself and your biggest external market would damage trade is so obvious one would think it would hardly need to be said. “Unbound: UK Trade Post Brexit” is admirably comprehensive and chock full of those facts. The study looks at the “significant and persistent impact” of Boris Johnson’s trade and cooperation agreement, which …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Move to end universal winter fuel payments for pensioners to be extended to NI

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A move to end the winter fuel allowance for all …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Construction: The truth about what's happening on America's roads is hard to believe. Now what?

Slate

The neighborhood of Allendale, in Shreveport, Louisiana, lies just west of downtown. “We have a U.S. Department of Highways.” America’s addiction to road construction goes back decades, enabled by naive policymaking, self-serving industry groups, and myopically trained highway engineers. “But you’ve got these titans of the Senate, people like John Stennis, absolutely going crazy.” Although controlled by fellow Democrats, Congress …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian property prices remain resilient despite economic headwinds

ABC

Australian house prices have risen for a sixth straight quarter, according to analysis by Domain. "The housing market remains resilient despite low consumer sentiment, economic pressures and high interest rates," Domain's chief of research and economics, Dr Nicola Powell said. "Supply still remains constrained overall, weighed against a surge in demand from strong population growth and a tight rental market," …

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6 months ago

Views toward China diverge between rich and middle-income nations, Pew report shows

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Global views toward China appear to be divided between high-income and middle-income countries, and the gap apparently is the widest among China’s neighbors in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a newly released poll from the Pew Research Center that surveyed people in 35 countries. Fifteen out of the 18 high-income countries surveyed expressed unfavorable views toward China, with …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her. “Anything that one could do to reduce meat consumption in men would have a greater impact, on average, than among women,” said Christopher Hopwood, a professor …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s not your imagination. Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rosenfeld, who said he stopped eating meat about 10 …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese defense minister urges avoidance of confrontation with US military

China Daily

By Jiang Chenglong in Singapore | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-02 10:58 Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun called for the avoidance of confrontation between the Chinese and United States militaries, despite their differing paths. Dong emphasized that the stability of China-US military relations is crucial to global security and stability. "China's position is consistent and clear: we have always been open …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Manipur | Is the Legislative Assembly Even Trying for Peaceable Reconciliation?

The Quint

The successful ‘appropriation’ of the state by utilising groups like the Arambai Tenggol, has enabled proponents of Meitei supremacism to ‘legitimise’ a selective history of Manipur, in a stance that terms itself ‘post-colonial’. So, are we then to consider even the very rebirth of Manipur as a kingdom, then as a princely state, and then as a state in the …

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10 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway today: Gurugram Police issues traffic advisory

Hindustan Times

The Gurugram Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory detailing the restrictions, diversions, closures, and road blockages ahead of the inauguration of the Dwarka Expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Dwarka Expressway inauguration: Antriksh Chowk Road will temporarily diverge on Monday due to the rally crowd. “It is informed to all that the inauguration programme of the Gurugram Dwarka …

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10 months ago

Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ.

Associated Press

MIAMI — Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance to migrants — but when it comes to support for immigration policies, from border security to legalization options for migrants already in the U.S., priorities diverge broadly. When asked why they think large numbers of migrants are trying to cross the border, about 7 …

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H1B visa: Republicans and Trump’s team diverge on immigration in U.S.

Most IITians diverge from their field: Why we must rethink branch-based admissions

In the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, some fear Netanyahu's plans after Assad's fall

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

Republicans stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Ohio shows how rhetoric and reality diverge.

After toppling Assad regime, HTS & Turkey attack towns of US-backed Kurds in Syria

Syria after Assad: New ruler, key political figures and uncertain future

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

2024 election: Whether Trump or Harris wins, U.S. elections will never be normal again.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s paths diverge after princess’ cancer: The future king will not ‘suddenly become…’

Harris and Trump's Election Platforms: A Comprehensive Comparison

Brexit has delivered a great trade crash – and it’s only getting worse

Move to end universal winter fuel payments for pensioners to be extended to NI

Construction: The truth about what's happening on America's roads is hard to believe. Now what?

Australian property prices remain resilient despite economic headwinds

Views toward China diverge between rich and middle-income nations, Pew report shows

Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

It’s not your imagination. Men really do eat more meat than women, study says

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

Chinese defense minister urges avoidance of confrontation with US military

Manipur | Is the Legislative Assembly Even Trying for Peaceable Reconciliation?

PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway today: Gurugram Police issues traffic advisory

Many Christian voters in US see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ.