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Oregon may charge tech firms for undersea cables to fund public schools

Oregon is introducing new fees for undersea cable installations near its coast. These charges will generate revenue for the state’s public K-12 schools. Existing fees were established about twenty-five years ago and were much lower. The new rates aim to attract tech investment while ensuring compensation. This update follows a 2020 incident involving a cable

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Studying in US? Universities issue urgent advisory ahead of major DHS visa policy shift

US universities have advised international students to return before September 15, 2026, ahead of a major immigration policy change replacing the “duration of status” system with a fixed admission period. The new DHS rule will require students to closely monitor authorised stay dates, making timely travel and visa compliance more important for continuing their education

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Up to 10-year jail & Rs 10 crore fine: Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill

Bill seeks to double punishment for paper leak offences; minimum jail term may rise from 3 years to 5 years

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Indian-origin man on green card says ‘wouldn’t move to US on H-1B today

Mohamed Zeeshan, an Indian-origin man who moved to the United States after being attracted to its ‘values’ has now said he ‘wouldn’t do it today’ on an H-1B visa. Zeeshan, who now owns a consulting firm, said he is also seeing a rising trend of his relatives and friends looking at other options like Germany

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Nokia once sold 2 in 5 phones on Earth, then lost it all in 7 years

With its groundbreaking products, Nokia ruled the global mobile market for years, driven by efficient industrial logistics and far-reaching distribution. However, internal anxiety and limited communication led to several missteps. The arrival of the iPhone and Android revolutionized the landscape, shifting attention to software ecosystems. Ultimately, Nokia’s mobile phone business was acquired by Microsoft, marking

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Shelter dog Duke lost home, sister and two adoptions before video saved him

Duke, a shelter dog, faced multiple losses including his home and bonded sister. He endured two failed adoptions within a single day at the shelter. A volunteer shared Duke’s story online, which reached a woman nine hours away. This woman instantly decided to adopt Duke, bringing him to his new home. Duke now lives a

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‘Substantial risk of misuse by anti-national elements’: Government directs GitHub to take down Bluetooth-based Bitchat app

India’s cybercrime center has asked GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This app allows anonymous, offline messaging which raises security concerns for the government. Officials believe it could be misused by terrorists and criminal groups for coordination. The notice cites potential violations of the Information Technology Act. This action follows the use of similar apps

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