Needing 14 runs off the final over, Washington Freedom looked favourites after Obus Pienaar smashed the first ball for six. But Shadley van Schalkwyk produced three wickets in the last five deliveries, including a run-out off the final ball, to spark wild celebrations as the LA Knight Riders became MLC’s newest champions.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027. This announcement means no additional lottery rounds will occur for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency confirmed both the regular and master’s caps have been met. Fiscal Year 2027 saw changes including a wage-based lottery system. A new petition
Punjab Police arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, former Tanda SHO. He faces charges of extortion and corruption linked to a US family. The US justice department seeks his extradition for conspiracy to commit extortion. Nagra allegedly extorted Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. This case is connected to the murder of an AAP worker.
More than 50 families living near Abdullah Bridge were forced to leave their homes after floodwaters flooded the settlement. Another locality near Tariq Bridge was also affected, prompting police to respond to distress calls and help residents move to safer places away from the riverbanks. Rescue and relief teams, assisted by the district administration, were
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A US judge has allowed Meta Platforms to proceed with planned layoffs of 26 employees. These employees had sued the company alleging AI-driven discrimination in job cuts. The judge declined an emergency request to halt the layoffs while claims proceed. He stated the court may reconsider if new evidence emerges about AI usage. Meta denies
England secured a 6-4 victory over France in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, inspiring England’s dominant performance throughout the match. Kylian Mbappe also netted twice, surpassing Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record. This high-scoring contest marked the end of Didier Deschamps’ tenure as France’s head coach. The memorable match
