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They argue that HPEC may be ‘under-equipped’ to enquire into the ‘role of persons occupying the highest levels of the Union Executive, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi Police and the Rapid Action Force’; Clarifies they are not questioning the personal integrity of the HPEC members

Applicants list to be displayed online from the evening on August 21. Objections can be raised till the evening on August 23.

The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along with another 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, with visas approved for periods of three to six years.

A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that the number of international applicants through March 1 fell 10%, the steepest decline on record

The Union government has noted that the implementation of this judgement would end up resulting in a cascade of litigation from previous years’ candidates, not just in CSEs, but in all other aspects of government recruitment

During their search, one pistol, 12 pistol rounds and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession, the officials said, adding the suspects were taken into custody

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposal for a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, aimed at funding immigration system costs across various agencies. This fee specifically targets cap-subject applications, saving universities and research institutions from its impact. Notably, it is distinct from a previously invalidated proclamation payment. Currently, public commentary on this proposal is being encouraged.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram argued against simultaneous elections in 2029. He stated the proposed legislation violates constitutional basics and federal democracy principles. Chidambaram believes the bill's text prevents elections in 2029, which he sees as fortunate. The parliamentary committee received suggestions to define grounds for deferring state polls. Opposition parties plan a nationwide campaign against the "constitutional monstrosity" legislation.

The resolution sought to exempt teachers appointed before August 23, 2010, from appearing for the Teachers Eligibility Test

Amazon and Flipkart have changed seller cancellation fees ahead of the festive season. Flipkart introduced a three-tier penalty structure for order fulfilment lapses. Amazon is also increasing closing fees across its fulfillment channels. Sellers express concern over increased financial burdens and thin operating margins. These changes aim to improve planning and customer experience for online marketplaces.

A young student's research explored existing medicines for Alzheimer's disease protection. He identified two drugs, nintedanib and pirfenidone, showing protective effects in cell models. This drug repurposing approach offers a faster, less expensive research starting point. Wang's work highlights targeting APOE4 and brain blood vessel cell changes. His findings suggest further investigation into TGFβ pathway drugs is warranted.

The study said that interventions such as sterilisation, vaccination, removal or fencing alone may have limited success without a simultaneous addressal of the demographic driver, which is food subsidies

UDF government, which came to power in May, completes first 100 days on Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in foreign exchange markets. Elevated oil prices and corporate dollar demand pressured the rupee. State-run banks offered dollars, indicating central bank action. The rupee remained range-bound for two weeks due to sustained intervention. Geopolitical tensions and equity market weakness also impacted the currency.

While one could argue that the LIC Building established the “big city” vibe and that Spencer Plaza represented Chennai’s “modern and capitalist” aspects, the beach has always been used to represent love and life

Stephen Fleming had been in charge of CSK for close to 16 years and guided the franchise to five IPL titles and two Champions League crowns. However, after a couple of disappointing seasons, Fleming stepped down. Hayden described the decision as a bold one while praising the partnership between Fleming and MS Dhoni.