Dozens arrested in New Orleans ICE siege: Victims recount horrid experience, call it ‘racial profiling’

Federal immigration raids in New Orleans have led to numerous detentions, sparking fear and protests. Advocates report US citizens being questioned and families hiding, alleging racial profiling. The operation, dubbed ‘Catahoula Crunch,’ targets immigrants, but concerns are rising over potential overreach and its impact on communities, with local officials facing backlash.

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Margashirsha Month 2025 Start and End Date: Puja Rituals and Significance

Margashirsha, the ninth Hindu month, begins November 6, 2025, and is considered the most sacred, dedicated to worshipping Lord Krishna for happiness and prosperity. Scriptures highlight its significance, with devotees performing rituals for ancestral blessings and wealth. Notably, Lord Ram’s marriage to Goddess Sita occurred during this auspicious period, making it a time for good…

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Rare earth supply risk: Indian electronics firms worried as Chinese curbs may hit; but can Beijing also afford this?

Indian electronics manufacturers are facing challenges in meeting production targets under the ECMS due to rare earth mineral shortages caused by Chinese export restrictions. Companies have raised concerns with MeitY, seeking leniency and exploring alternative sourcing. While the government considers extending the application window, the industry remains hopeful for a resolution to the supply chain…

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Canada trims 2026 study-permit quota, extends exemptions for graduate-level applicants

Canada’s new international student cap marks a decisive shift in its immigration and education framework, sharply reducing study-permit volumes and expanding exemptions for graduate applicants. While the policy aims to curb temporary-resident growth and ease pressure on housing and infrastructure, it also tightens competition for seats, reshapes institutional finances, and alters global student mobility trends.

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‘Ramayana’ producer Namit Malhotra shares his thoughts on actors demanding massive fees: ’90 percent star vehicle banake…’

Namit Malhotra, producer of ‘Ramayana’, addressed actors’ massive fees, stating that over-reliance on stars drives up their demands. He advocates for a 20:80 budget split, allocating 20% to talent and 80% to production and marketing, a rule he applies to ‘Ramayana’. Malhotra also chose Sandeep Reddy Vanga to direct ‘Brahmastra 2’.

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Natalia Bryant honors dad Kobe Bryant’s legacy in powerful Los Angeles Lakers short film featuring LeBron James and Magic Johnson

Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, made her directorial debut with the Los Angeles Lakers’ short film, “Purple and Gold Around the World.” At 22, she collaborated with stars like LeBron James and Brenda Song, honoring Lakers’ legacy and her father. The film aims to inspire pride and connection to the team.

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No more single-gender schools in Maharashtra: Are co-ed classrooms a step towards equality or a cultural challenge?

Maharashtra will no longer permit single-gender schools, mandating all institutions to become co-ed. The policy aims to foster gender equality, mutual respect, and social skills, while merging boys’ and girls’ schools under one registration. Critics caution that cultural and regional sensitivities may affect implementation, especially in conservative communities, making careful planning, teacher training, and community…

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‘China has a lot of…’: Co-founder of one of largest Silicon Valley defence tech companies after Donald Trump’s new tariff threat

Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey warned that the US defense supply chain is overly dependent on China, urging reindustrialization and domestic production of critical components like rare earths and chips. CEO Brian Schimpf anticipates a long-term conflict with China, a sentiment echoed by Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, who highlighted decades of brewing tensions and China’s…

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