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Congress slams govt over different tax slabs for popcorn, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul

Exhorting the Narendra Modi government to show the courage to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax regime citing the “absurdity” of three different tax slabs for popcorn under the present system, the Congress on Sunday said the current complexities in the system had thrown open several loopholes leading to tax evasion. In a long post on X, Congress General Secretary …

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H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

India Today

In encouraging news for Indian techies, the outgoing Joe Biden administration in the United States has announced reforms to the popular H-1B visa programme. Skilled Indian workers, who make up a significant chunk of the H-1B visa applicants every year, are expected to benefit from the visa overhaul. Here are the benefits of the new H-1B rules Flexibility The new …

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Pete Doherty, 45, shows off dramatic weight loss after diabetes diagnosis prompted major diet overhaul

Daily Mail

Pete Doherty showed off his dramatic weight loss on Thursday after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes earlier this year. Pete Doherty showed off his dramatic weight loss in an Instagram post on Thursday after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes earlier this year The Libertines musician, 45, who had a highly publicised battle with drugs, has given up the …

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Palm oil needs an image overhaul: It’ll be good for India

Live Mint

Brands are omnipresent in our lives, from our kitchen shelves and closets to the gadgets held in our hands and what’s sitting in our garages. In Malaysia, a major exporter, palm-oil corporations have taken action towards sustainable farming, with 83% of palm oil refining capacities operating under a ‘No Deforestation, Peat and Exploitation’ commitment. In 2023-24, India imported approximately ₹80,000 …

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US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

India Today

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill job vacancies in critical fields more effectively. The H-1B visa update would also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US as the new rules seek to help them transition to jobs. Effective date - The new rules …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

India Today

In what would cheer hundreds of thousands of Indians, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernise the H-1B visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job vacancies more effectively. The new rule also permits quicker processing for individuals previously approved for an H-1B visa and extends eligibility to beneficiaries with a controlling interest in …

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Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far

Hindustan Times

A comprehensive regulatory overhaul of the United States' H-1B visa programme is currently being reviewed by the White House Office of Information of Regulatory Affairs, as per a report in Bloomberg Law. Last year, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued draft regulations to adjust the eligibility criteria, including degree requirements, for the specialty occupation visas used primarily by the …

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TEC Chairman Promises Overhaul of Telangana’s Govt Schools in Six Months

Deccan Chronicle

ADILABAD: The chairman of the Telangana Education Commission, Akunuri Murali, on Friday said that conditions in government schools and hostels would improve within six months. Small schools with 10-30 students and single teachers negatively impact the education system and the future of students in government schools. The state government needs to create big schools with adequate students and teachers, a …

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Ukrainian general to overhaul training, management amid manpower woes

Hindustan Times

By Dan Peleschuk Ukrainian general to overhaul training, management amid manpower woes KYIV, - The new commander of Ukraine's ground forces plans a "massive transformation" of his branch to improve troop training, management and recruitment, Kyiv said on Friday, as it grapples with manpower problems at the front. The military said the changes would cover training regimes as well as …

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iPhone 17 series is rumored to get major design overhaul

India Today

Although the iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in late 2025, rumours about Apple’s next flagship models have already begun to circulate. A fresh leak from popular tipster Digital Chat Station, posted on Weibo, claims that Apple could bring a fresh look to the rear camera design of the iPhone 17 series. The leak hints that Apple may abandon …

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Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust

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. The court case saw the 93-year-old media mogul reportedly blocked in his bid to …

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks: Design overhaul, enhanced RAM and key features expected

Live Mint

Korean giant Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, a fresh leak indicates that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will also offer a notable upgrade in terms of memory, making it a strong contender in the competitive flagship market. According to tipster @Jukanlosreve on X, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain the …

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Angela Rayner to announce ‘sweeping planning overhaul’ to fast-track new homes

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government will deliver a “sweeping overhaul” of council planning committees …

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UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses

Hindustan Times

The University Grants Commission has released draft regulations outlining minimum standards for higher education institutions that introduce several key changes including biannual admissions, flexible attendance policies, recognition of prior learning, and skill-based assessment. The guidelines aim to make Indian higher education more flexible and multidisciplinary while staying “rooted in inclusivity and adaptability,” UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said. “The guidelines …

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BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul

ABC

Global mining giants led by BHP are urging the Albanese government to push ahead with an overhaul of environmental laws after the prime minister shut down Senate negotiations last week over fears of a political backlash from West Australian resources players. WA premier lobbied Albanese to kill Greens environment deal Photo shows Tanya Plibersek holds a python at Parliament House …

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Biden administration backs off proposed overhaul of apprenticeship programs

Associated Press

— President Joe Biden’s administration has withdrawn a proposed overhaul of workplace apprenticeship programs after facing pushback from business groups concerned about the costs and Republican state attorneys general opposed to new diversity requirements. Registered apprenticeship programs approved by the federal government or states provided training and education for hundreds of thousands of workers in fields ranging from construction to …

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Overhaul of official workforce data may take another two years, ONS admits

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. Read our privacy policy Britain’s official statisticians have admitted …

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iPhone 17 Pro to arrive with major design overhaul, enhanced performance

Hindustan Times

iPhone 17 Pro models, anticipated to launch in 2025, are reportedly set to undergo major upgrades across performance, design, and camera features. Alongside this frame change, the iPhone 17 Pro is also expected to sport a revamped camera module, switching from the traditional square, glass design to a rectangular one crafted from aluminium. Performance Boost with A19 Pro Chip and …

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DDA approves major overhaul in slum redevelopment policy

The Hindu

The Delhi Development Authority on Thursday approved a slew of major changes in its policy for the redevelopment of slums under its ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahin Makan’ scheme, giving a boost to the in-situ rehabilitation of their residents. The move came a day after Mr. Saxena ordered the DDA to dispose of within a month pending applications for the registration of …

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Musk’s government overhaul plan: 'Delete' bureau that returns billions to Americans

Raw Story

Space X CEO Elon Musk is considering cutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as part of his drastic government remaking under his new entity the Department of Government Efficiency, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump promised Musk he could start a government agency to cut government agencies. Since its founding, the bureau "secured more than $19 billion in …

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Month since 4-yr-old’s death, public gym equipment overhaul pending

Hindustan Times

More than a month after a four-year-old boy died when exercise equipment in an open-air gym collapsed on him in a municipality-run park in Moti Nagar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has yet to initiate the annual maintenance of such equipment across the city. A senior MCD official revealed that while a tender has been issued for the maintenance of …

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Those who can work, must work, says Kendall in welfare overhaul announcement

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. Because under this Labour government, if you can work, …

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L.A. County supervisors approve plan to study homeless services overhaul

LA Times

“We’re not criminals,” said Keith Aaron Robinson, 44, who has been living in Skid Row for more than five years. “It is time to take the hard but necessary steps to double down on transparency and accountability on homelessness by creating a county department where we have direct oversight.” Supervisor Holly Mitchell abstained, saying she does not think creating a …

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A Look At How Some Of Trump's Picks To Lead Health Agencies Could Help Carry Out Kennedy's Overhaul

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health — from health care and medicines to food …

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Congress slams govt over different tax slabs for popcorn, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul

H-1B visa overhaul 2025: Key changes and benefits for tech professionals

Pete Doherty, 45, shows off dramatic weight loss after diabetes diagnosis prompted major diet overhaul

Palm oil needs an image overhaul: It’ll be good for India

US announces H-1B visa overhaul: 4 key points for applicants here

US announces H-1B visa overhaul to fill jobs faster; Indians likely to benefit most

Major overhaul being planned for H-1B visa programme: What we know so far

TEC Chairman Promises Overhaul of Telangana’s Govt Schools in Six Months

Ukrainian general to overhaul training, management amid manpower woes

iPhone 17 series is rumored to get major design overhaul

Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks: Design overhaul, enhanced RAM and key features expected

Angela Rayner to announce ‘sweeping planning overhaul’ to fast-track new homes

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses

BHP boss urges Labor to push ahead with environmental regulation overhaul

Biden administration backs off proposed overhaul of apprenticeship programs

Overhaul of official workforce data may take another two years, ONS admits

iPhone 17 Pro to arrive with major design overhaul, enhanced performance

DDA approves major overhaul in slum redevelopment policy

Musk’s government overhaul plan: 'Delete' bureau that returns billions to Americans

Month since 4-yr-old’s death, public gym equipment overhaul pending

Those who can work, must work, says Kendall in welfare overhaul announcement

L.A. County supervisors approve plan to study homeless services overhaul

A Look At How Some Of Trump's Picks To Lead Health Agencies Could Help Carry Out Kennedy's Overhaul