The UK government is preparing to launch one of the most extensive overhauls of asylum rules in decades, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set to announce a sweeping package of changes in the Commons on Monday. Modelled closely on Denmark’s hardline system, the proposals aim to reduce irregular arrivals, curb small boat crossings and prevent…
NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to defence minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, urging the continuation of key defence and infrastructure projects in the state.According to the Uttarakhand CMO, CM Dhami requested the Union Minister to allow the Air Force Audit Branch to remain operational in Dehradun and…
President Donald Trump has said Americans could see $2,000 tariff dividend checks in 2026, but no exact date has been set yet, although he hinted at the timeline.The payments are expected to come from revenue raised through tariffs.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said the checks will not arrive in time…
Chris Tomasso didn’t start his journey at a prestigious college or follow the conventional path to the C-suite. Instead, he began closer to home at Manatee Community College, making a choice driven by practicality rather than prestige. Today, he is the CEO of First Watch Restaurants, Inc., the $1 billion breakfast-and-lunch chain, and a leader…
A new study by researchers at University of Utah Health, published in Science Advances, has raised fresh concerns about the long-term safety of the ketogenic diet, one of the world’s most popular approaches for weight loss and metabolic control. While the diet is known for preventing weight gain and improving short-term metabolic markers, the research…
Team India need a win in Guwahati now to salvage a series draw vs South Africa. (ANI Photo) Cheteshwar Pujara offered a frank assessment of India’s batting after their 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, saying the team must quickly adapt to surfaces that demand both discipline and initiative….
Snehangini Chhuria with Naveen Patnaik (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJD on Sunday rejected the Nuapada by-poll results after finishing third behind the BJP and the Congress, accusing the Election Commission of India of failing to stop “rigging” by the ruling BJP. The by-poll was held after the death of the sitting BJD MLA. His son,…
Amit Thackeray (in black) NAVI MUMBAI: Nerul police have filed an FIR against Amit Thackeray, the son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray and 70 MNS workers including office bearers for defying police prevention and forcibly unveiling the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a canopy constructed by NMMC at a junction in sector -1, Nerul…
NEW DELHI: The high-level committee headed by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has recommended at least 17 reforms, aimed at easing regulatory and financial pressure on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The key recommendations cover credit access, compliance under the Companies Act, tax procedures, payment dispute resolution and CSR donations. The measures expected to…
US recruiter explains why F-1, OPT, and H-1B visa holders face barriers in landing full-time jobs A Reddit post from a US-based recruiter recently went viral for sharing the struggles visa holders face in the US job market. It explains why F-1 students, OPT participants, and H-1B workers often get rejected before their skills or…