First time after ‘apple orchards-cancer report’, Kashmir leaders meet to discuss ‘grave’ issue, form policy | India News

SRINAGAR: In Srinagar, for once, politics took a back seat on December 8, when the conversations revolved not around the tug-of-war between CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha, or another round of security briefings. In the J&K assembly corridors this Monday, lawmakers gathered instead to confront a deadlier political blind spot: Cancer among its…

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‘Green card holder makes…’: US commerce secretary claims immigrants earn one-third less than Americans as Trump launches ‘gold card’ scheme

US President Donald Trump unveiled a new million-dollar “gold card” immigration scheme, with his administration arguing that America must stop admitting “below-average” immigrants and instead prioritise high-earning, highly skilled applicants.Announcing the programme at the White House, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick claimed the existing system brings in immigrants who earn far less than US-born workers. “The…

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US labour market trend: Jobless claims surge to 236,000; Fed flags deeper hiring weakness

US applications for unemployment benefits rose sharply last week, although filings remain within the historically low range seen in recent years despite growing concerns over labour-market momentum.The Labor Department said on Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending December 6 increased by 44,000 to 236,000, up from 192,000 in the previous week and exceeding…

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Hema Malini opens up about Dharmendra’s unfinished dreams at his prayer meet, saying, ‘But woh kaam adhura reh gaya’ |

In a heartfelt tribute in Delhi, Hema Malini gathered family and friends to honor her late husband, Dharmendra. Amid the emotional farewells, she shared a poignant wish—a dream of his to publish a collection of his beautiful Urdu poetry. Known for delighting audiences with spontaneous recitals, Dharmendra’s poetic side was a treasure she hoped to…

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Canada unveils $1.7B plan to attract foreign researchers: What you need to know about the new initiative

Canadian universities accelerate visas for foreign researchers: How Canada is competing for global STEM talent. (Getty Images) Canada has announced a sweeping $1.7 billion plan aimed at attracting foreign researchers, including those currently holding or previously holding H-1B visas in the US. The initiative is designed to bolster the country’s research capacity, expand postdoctoral positions,…

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