An Indian H‑1B professional, Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Plano‑based IT company Progress and its CEO Sai Jitender Kalagra of forced labour, extortion and human‑trafficking violations under the US H‑1B visa programme. The complaint, filed by immigration litigation firm Banias Law, alleges that the company exploited Meesala’s immigration dependence […]
Pakistan has abolished the 18% sales tax on menstrual hygiene products and contraceptives, marking a major policy shift after years of legal challenges, grassroots campaigns and public pressure. The reform, announced in the federal budget for 2026–27, follows a constitutional petition led by activists Mahnoor Omer and Ahsan Jehangir Khan, who argued that taxing menstrual
Agartala: Governor of Tripura, Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, is scheduled to visit the Gomati Milk Co-operative Union Limited at Indranagar tomorrow, according to an official notification issued to all concerned media houses. The visit forms part of the Governor’s ongoing engagements with cooperative institutions and rural development initiatives across the state. The Gomati Milk
Udaipur: The lifeless body of a 70-year-old woman was recovered from a drain in the Rajarbagh Sukantapalli area on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the locality. The deceased has been identified as Ranu Bala Saha, a resident of the same area. According to preliminary information, her body was found lying in a drain situated beside a
India’s education system has played a crucial role in producing doctors, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have contributed to the country’s growth and global reputation. With one of the largest educational networks in the world, India has significantly improved literacy rates and expanded access to education over the past few decades. However, as the
For decades, manufacturing has been a key driver of economic growth, employment, and industrial development across the world. Countries that successfully built strong manufacturing sectors often transformed their economies, lifted millions out of poverty, and established themselves as global economic powers. Today, as global supply chains evolve and businesses seek new production destinations, India faces
In today’s fast-moving world, being busy has become a symbol of success. Long work hours, constant productivity, side projects, and an endless pursuit of career growth are often celebrated as signs of ambition. Social media is filled with messages encouraging people to work harder, sleep less, and keep pushing toward their goals. This mindset, commonly
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s adviser on policy and strategy affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, has said his decision to return to Dhaka after being stopped at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was intended as an “instant protest” rather than an attempt to trigger a diplomatic confrontation with India. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, he
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has busted a Pakistan‑backed terror and organised‑crime network operating across the Delhi‑NCR region, arresting seven operatives and recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and communication devices. According to investigators, the syndicate was being run on the instructions of Pakistan‑based gangster‑turned‑terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, both of whom have
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, marking their first formal interaction in 16 months. The two leaders briefly greeted each other earlier in the day as they arrived for the summit, exchanging a handshake
