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US halts PERM applications for Indian IT firms amid visa programme suspension
The Department of Labour has suspended permanent labour certification applications for certain IT companies, including Indian firms, impacting their ability to sponsor H-1B visa holders for permanent residency. Nasscom noted the limited number of transitions through the PERM process and highlighted the companies' role in innovation and job creation.
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Sensex, Nifty rebound as TCS leads IT rally
The Sensex and Nifty rebounded after a two-day slide, with TCS leading the IT sector rally. Infosys, ITC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, and HDFC Bank also rose. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei and Shanghai's SSE Composite fell, while the Hang Seng climbed. FIIs sold equities worth Rs 12,943.58 crore on Thursday.
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New Zealand names Clarkson and Tickner as T20I replacements for Chapman and Foulkes
New Zealand's Mark Chapman and Zakary Foulkes are ruled out of the five-match T20I series against India. Chapman suffered a left hamstring tear in the European T20 league last month, while Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during recent training. All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been named as replacements.
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‘Public’ execution by firing squad for military base shooter Nidal Hasan, says US’ Hegseth
US President Donald Trump approved Nidal Hasan’s execution for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, which killed 13 and injured 30 soldiers. The execution, the first by the US military since 1961, will be public, as stated by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hasan, shot and partially paralysed by a civilian officer during the attack, was sentenced to death in 2013.
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PM under 'GyaneshGate' siege, will not retaliate to US visa crackdown: Congress
The US government suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme due to active federal investigations. Vance announced an investigation into the J-1 visa programme used by top universities. India has retaliatory options under existing laws. The Vice President called H1-B visa holders foreign indentured servants.
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Pranavi Urs wins gold in golf at Asian Games, becomes first Indian woman to do so
Pranavi Urs won gold in golf at the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Her victory also secured a team silver with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar. The IGPL and Indian Golf Union announced rewards for her success, highlighting growing support for women's golf in India.
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Nana Patekar's Last Rites Held At Midnight In Pune
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, died in Goa on October 8. His last rites were held with state honours at his Pune farmhouse on October 9, after sunset, due to the time taken to transport his remains. His son Malhar explained the delay, citing the need to cremate promptly after his early morning passing.
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