A US federal judge’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H‑1B visa fee has triggered a fierce wave of online anger, with much of the backlash directed at Indian tech professionals, who make up the largest share of H‑1B holders. Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the fee an “unauthorised tax” and therefore unconstitutional […]
A major political crisis is unfolding in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK), where protest leaders have accused Pakistani authorities of unleashing a “massacre” against demonstrators demanding basic rights and political reforms. Shaukat Mir, a senior figure in the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), said security forces opened direct fire on peaceful protesters in Rawalakot, claiming
Artificial Intelligence has become the defining technology story of the decade. From chatbots and virtual assistants to self-driving vehicles and advanced data analysis, AI is transforming industries at a pace rarely seen before. Investors are pouring billions of dollars into AI companies, governments are racing to develop national AI strategies, and businesses across sectors are
AGARTALA: Senior leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sudip Roy Barman has formally extended his political backing to the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Manch’ (Save Constitution Forum) ahead of the upcoming Tripura Bar Association elections. The declaration has injected significant momentum into the legal fraternity’s election campaign, drawing sharp focus onto the high-stakes professional polls.
AGARTALA: A wave of anxiety swept through the Govind Ballabh Pant (GB) Hospital premises after a young woman locked herself inside a public washroom, triggering a prompt rescue operation by hospital staff and security personnel. According to hospital eyewitnesses, the woman entered one of the facility’s washrooms and bolted the door from the inside. When
Childhood is meant to be a time of learning, growth, and opportunity. It is a period when children should be attending school, developing skills, and preparing for a better future. Yet, millions of children around the world, including many in India, are forced into labour instead of education. Child labour remains one of the most
As India debates equality, justice, and modern legal reform, the issue of polygamy has once again entered public discussion—raising questions about whether the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) could help create a more equal society. India is a country built on diversity, with multiple religions, cultures, and personal laws shaping family and social structures. Marriage, inheritance,
GANDACHERRA: In a glaring example of systemic oversight, a five-member family in Sadananda Para has been pushed to the brink of extreme deprivation, stripped of basic government safety nets despite living well below the poverty line. The village of Sadananda Para, located adjacent to the iconic Dumboor Lake and situated roughly 12 kilometers from the
The United States is urging NATO allies to redirect portions of their defence budgets toward removing Huawei equipment from critical telecommunications networks, deepening the geopolitical and cybersecurity standoff with China. Washington argues that Chinese‑made components pose long‑term security risks, especially as NATO members modernise military communications and expand secure digital infrastructure. US officials, including State
KAMALPUR: Widespread panic and outrage have gripped Kamalpur town following serious allegations of extortion leveled against a local advocate. The accused lawyer, identified as Shankha Shubhra Dasgupta, allegedly extorted hundreds of thousands of rupees from multiple residents by weaponizing the threat of fabricated legal cases. According to local sources, Dasgupta—a resident of the heart of
