The US State Department has warned of potential EB-1 Green Card unavailability for India. High demand may cause India to reach its pro-rated EB-1 limit soon. This could temporarily halt further visa numbers for Indian applicants. The EB-2 category for India is already unavailable as per the August bulletin. Officials will monitor the situation and
In a groundbreaking development, scientists created an AI system designed to explore the cognitive functions of capuchin monkeys in the wild. This state-of-the-art system leverages facial recognition and touchscreen interaction to perform automated cognitive tests. Dubbed CapuchinAI, it facilitates the tracking of unique learning and memory traits. Promising results were observed during tests in a
A video has emerged showing a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak, situated in PoK, that swept away a 10-member international expedition including renowned climber Nirmal Purja.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri alleged locksmiths and puncture repairers outnumbered students at a recent protest. He criticized the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family. Bidhuri claimed opposition leaders misled youth into gathering at Jantar Mantar for the protest. Prime Minister Modi expressed pain over abuses directed at his late mother.
The luxury real estate market in Palm Springs is witnessing notable price drops following an unprecedented surge. Properties are lingering on the market longer and frequently selling for less than their listed prices. This trend suggests a cooling off as inventory levels rise. On average, home values have slightly dipped compared to last year, marking
On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the India squad for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. With his maiden call-up to the senior national team, he became the first player from the valley to get selected in India’s Test squad. The J&K seamer’s rise is driven
Indian cities face constant road digging due to uncoordinated utility projects. This repeated excavation wastes fuel and causes significant traffic congestion for commuters. Many agencies work separately, leading to roads being dug up multiple times. Integrated planning and digital mapping are needed to manage infrastructure better. Smarter governance is essential as India’s urban population continues
Southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala. Assam reported the highest death toll, with 82 people dead and nearly 1.78 lakh affected. Gujarat faced severe flooding after heavy rainfall, recording 35 rain-related deaths. Kerala battled rain-induced landslides and flash floods, leaving 15 people dead. Relief operations are ongoing in all affected
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI has “net created a lot of jobs” thanks to the massive infrastructure buildout, dismissing fears of AI job losses. His remarks come months after Meta laid off 8,000 employees—10% of its workforce—in an AI-first restructuring, while committing $130-145 billion to AI spending in 2026. Meta’s Q2 free cash flow
A consumer commission ordered Cordlife Sciences India to pay over Rs 2.16 lakh. The company discarded a newborn’s cord blood sample due to delayed payment. The commission found the company acted unfairly and engaged in unfair trade practices. It noted the couple never refused payment and were not given a chance to pay. The company
