The music world mourns the loss of Zubeen Garg, who died in an accident while scuba diving in Singapore. A representative from the North East India Festival in Singapore confirmed the news. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is overseeing the process of bringing the singer’s body back to India. The post-mortem has been concluded in Singapore, and Garg’s mortal remains are being handed over to a team, including Shri Shekar Jothi Goswami, Shri Sandeepan Garg, and Shri Siddharth Sharma (Manager), with Indian Embassy officials present. It was reported that Garg encountered breathing difficulties while scuba diving and…
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Significant camera upgrades are introduced in the iPhone 17. The rear camera sees a notable change with the UltraWide lens now at 48MP, a substantial increase from the iPhone 16’s 12MP, resulting in more detailed shots and improved performance in macro mode. The selfie camera has also been updated, featuring an 18MP Center Stage camera in the iPhone 17, enhancing group selfies and front-facing video quality, while the iPhone 16 has a 12MP selfie camera.
The Indian women’s cricket team is set to don pink jerseys during the final ODI against Australia in Delhi. The series is currently level at 1-1, with the decider taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The change in jersey color is to raise awareness for breast cancer. The BCCI announced this via social media, with a video featuring captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and players Pratik Rawal and Sneha Rana showcasing the new pink kit. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support breast cancer awareness, with the BCCI stating that the team will wear the special jerseys for…
The increased visa fees will affect tech giants such as Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, and Google. H-1B visas are already costly, with each visa costing between $1,700 and $4,500. The faster the visa is needed, the more the fee increases. Companies usually bear the costs associated with H-1B visas, considering them as a business expense. This order, effective from September 21st, will undoubtedly place a heavier burden on companies, especially those that employ a large number of foreign employees in the technology and IT sectors.
A dispute over land in Purnia, Bihar, escalated into a violent confrontation between two groups. The disagreement over the financial aspects of the land deal led to the use of arrows, resulting in serious injuries. Furthermore, there are allegations of gunfire during the clash. The incident took place in Hanuman Nagar, under the Raghuvansh Nagar OP police station area. The conflict involved a disagreement over 35 decimal units of mortgaged land. Two individuals sustained serious injuries from arrows. Following the incident, the village was placed under heavy police guard. The injured individuals were admitted to the hospital. The two victims,…
A man found critically injured in Jharkhand’s Lavalong forest died in the hospital, leading to a police investigation that revealed a tragic tale of betrayal and revenge. Muntazir Ansari was murdered by his girlfriend, Guljahan Parveen. The couple’s relationship was complicated by the existence of explicit photos and videos of Guljahan, held by Muntazir. As Guljahan’s upcoming marriage to another man approached, Muntazir began blackmailing her, threatening to release the sensitive content. Driven to desperation, Guljahan orchestrated a meeting in the forest, where she confronted Muntazir. The situation escalated, and she attacked him with a knife, resulting in his death.…
Travelers between Odisha and Gujarat will soon benefit from the new Amrit Bharat Express train. The service is designed to shorten travel times and create better connections between the two regions. The train will depart from Udhna railway station in Surat and arrive at Brahmapur railway station in Odisha. The train will provide high-quality travel experiences for all, especially for those from low-income backgrounds. It will serve a number of key stations on its route: Rayagada, Vizianagaram, Nandurbar, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Palasa, Badnera, Raipur, and Titlagarh. The date of the train’s official launch has yet to be announced,…
President Donald Trump’s executive order introduces a $100,000 annual application fee for H-1B visas. This change is poised to influence thousands of skilled foreign workers, with a considerable impact on the Indian population. The new H-1B Visa rule stipulates a $100,000 annual fee for applications submitted after the announcement, including those supplementing existing petitions. Employers must provide payment verification; otherwise, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may deny the petition. This rule applies to all outside the US applying for an H-1B visa, with national interest exceptions. The H-1B program, created to attract skilled international technical workers, has long faced…
Aamir Khan has never shied away from sharing his ambitions to bring the Indian epic Mahabharat to the big screen. While the project has been discussed for decades, it has yet to materialize. When asked during a conversation why the film hasn’t been made yet, especially given the ongoing work on a Ramayana-based film, Aamir revealed, “My work has begun internally.” He elaborated that the project has been in his mind for the past 25-30 years, a result of generations of hard work and foresight. He confirmed that the film would soon become a reality, calling it the most important…
Microsoft is mandating that its employees with H1-B and H4 visas return to the United States by September 21st. This is a direct response to the new visa regulations imposed by the Trump administration. The new rules stipulate an additional fee of $100,000 for H1-B visa holders, taking effect from the specified date. Microsoft has advised employees to return before this date to avoid the new charges, mirroring similar actions taken by JP Morgan. The company has emphasized the need for employees to stay within the US and avoid future international travel to comply with the new regulations.