‘Devotees rushed on their own’: Andhra Pradesh stampede probe deepens; Kasibugga temple founder denies responsibility

Nine devotees died in a tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, after an iron railing collapsed. The temple has been closed to the public as police investigate the incident, noting the organizers failed to seek permission for crowd management and lacked proper approvals. The temple’s founder is under house…

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‘Dreams, tears, and triumph’: Families of India’s World Cup heroes celebrate with pride and joy

Families of Indian cricketers across the nation erupted in joy as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team clinched the Women’s World Cup. Coaches and parents expressed immense pride in the players’ performances, highlighting individual achievements and the team’s collective triumph. Celebrations echoed from Siliguri to Agra, with grand welcomes planned for the victorious athletes.

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US H-1B and PERM processing resumes after FLAG outage: Here’s what employers must check immediately

The US Department of Labor has resumed H-1B and PERM processing following a temporary FLAG system outage caused by a government shutdown. Employers can now submit new LCAs and labour certification requests while monitoring pending cases for updates. OFLC confirmed the portal is fully operational, but backlogs may slow adjudication. Employers are advised to verify…

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