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The US is moving closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers, with a proposed regulation affecting H-1B visas and employment-based green cards clearing federal review. This development could lead to increased minimum wage requirements for sponsored employees, impacting hiring costs and eligibility for foreign professionals, particularly those from India.

When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of them took exception to it and allegedly resorted to stone pelting.

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with a right calf strain, missing another crucial game for the Milwaukee Bucks. The team, already struggling without their star, faces the Miami Heat with key players needing to step up. Miami, with fewer injury concerns, holds an advantage, particularly inside, as Milwaukee seeks perimeter scoring to compete.

Meanwhile, the State government has called for a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to discuss the issues raised by the protestors.

The private university has also initiated an internal probe into the matter, while the situation is being monitored by local authorities.

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are prepping for the next chapters of their lives after being married for close to a year. While the high profile couple maintain privacy about their pregnancy, Hailee Steinfeld's heartbreaking confession about being bullied has resurfaced. The BAFTA nominated actress faced heavy bullying in her younger years and was terrified of it as her life went on.

Rajya Sabha member Derek O’ Brien in a letter to Home Affairs committee chairperson says 41% of the Budget Estimates for 2024-25 and 36% of the allocation for 2025-26 remain unspent

Terming these developments as warning signals and seeking urgent remedial measures, Mr. Sukhu asserted that any disturbance to the Himalayas would have the worst consequences not only for the State but for the entire nation.

Bhojpuri superstar Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has once again grabbed headlines — this time for his candid remarks about his personal life. The actor, who has been married to Mansha Devi since 2000 and is a father to two sons, opened up about his marriage and his views on love during a recent interaction, sparking conversations across social media and entertainment circles.

While the Trinamool Congress has blamed the EC for the situation, the BJP leadership has said the development is a reflection of complete politicisation of administration in West Bengal

Issue raises concerns around governance and branch-level controls, says Nomura

Top court says occupants of public land cannot dictate terms to State

The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Western Conference, face the Toronto Raptors on February 24, 2026. Both teams are hampered by injuries, with OKC missing key starters like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Toronto relies on Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as key available options, aiming to leverage their ball movement and rebounding against a strong Thunder defense.

DoT directions require the platform and other messaging apps to disable access if a SIM card is removed, and to log off users every six hours from companion access points like WhatsApp Web.

A high-power committee led by Corporation secretary to be constituted to coordinate activities related to municipal bond

A total of eight Youth Congress members of the Congress’s youth wing have been arrested for their “shirts off” protest over the India-U.S. trade deal at the high-security event.