The US Trump administration plans changes to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, potentially restricting post-graduation work for international students. USCIS officials, including Joseph Edlow, and immigration experts such as Jessica Vaughan, argue that OPT lacks statutory backing and may be misused. Former White House adviser Stephen Miller criticised OPT as undermining American workers. The…
A new study suggests a link between the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer among young adults and increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Women under 50 who ate more UPFs showed a significantly higher risk of developing precancerous growths, highlighting diet as a potential key factor.
The Bankipur seat is set for a tight three-way battle between RJD’s Rekha Kumari, BJP’s Nitin Nabin, and JanSuraaj’s Vandana Kumari. With polling concluded, the constituency recorded a higher turnout than five years ago, reflecting significant political stakes in Bihar’s broader narrative.
Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, aged 12, has become the youngest athlete to win a World Championships medal, securing bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Singapore. Yu also achieved fourth place in both the 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley finals.
Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia faced backlash after his social media post about not learning Marathi despite living in Mumbai for 30 years. MNS workers vandalized Kedia’s Mumbai office, prompting condemnation from BJP leaders. Kedia claimed he was being tracked by police under the guise of protection. The incident sparked debate about language pride and the limits…
Chhattisgarh medical services corporation blacklists three drugs after batch tests find them substandard
A Japanese man, known as Suzuki, saved INR 4 crore through extreme frugality, foregoing luxuries and experiences. Now at 67, he deeply regrets not creating memories with his wife, who passed away shortly after his retirement. His story highlights the irreplaceable value of shared moments and relationships over financial wealth.
A Brooklyn businessman, whose father died due to a COVID-19 nursing home policy, is struggling to choose between a socialist and a Republican for mayor, as he seeks accountability from former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Many older New Yorkers share this indecision, reflecting a generational divide within the Democratic Party and a desire for trustworthy leadership.
The US government officially shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to secure a funding deal, with the stalemate expected to last at least three days. Senate voting resumes Friday, following a holiday break. This latest impasse echoes a history of shutdowns, which became possible post-1980, with modern ones, like the 2018-19 record 35-day closure, incurring…
