Dem states sue over $100k H-1B fee as MAGA fumes over jobs flight to India

The TOI correspondent from Washington: A coalition of 20 US states led by Democratic attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging the Trump administration’s controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, claiming the policy exceeds presidential authority and threatens US labor markets and critical services. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court…

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‘Don’t ask my husband what happens at home,’ Rani Mukerji says mothers should raise voice at fathers and not vice versa, sparks a debate on the internet |

Rani Mukerji, who recently marked 30 years in the film industry, is preparing for the theatrical release of ‘Mardaani 3’, which arrives in cinemas this Friday. Over the years, the actor has often spoken about gender equality and women’s rights. While her intent has generally been well-meaning, some of her remarks have previously attracted criticism…

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Shashi Tharoor’s convoy blocked in Kerala’s Wandoor, five men assault his gunman, driver | India News

Tharoor (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was reportedly attacked in Kerala’s Wandoor on Friday. One of the five accused has been arrested.The five gang members attacked Tharoor’s gunman and driver at Chellithode, near Thiruvali in Wandoor, at around 7.30 pm.The incident took place at a roadblock on the Chelithode bridge…

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Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2: Inspections complete for Chennai’s metro rail phase-2 Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch | Chennai News

Chennai: The first operational stretch of the 118.1km phase-2 Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) project, between Vadapalani and Poonamallee, covering 15.8km, is likely to open to public within days, as final safety inspections required for commissioning were completed on Wednesday.Commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Southern Circle Bengaluru, Anant Madhukar Chowdhary conducted a second round of…

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2025 Box Office Report Card: Trade Experts on the hits like ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Mahavtar Narsimha’, ‘Kantara’, ‘Saiyaara’, key learnings to take and hopes from 2026 – EXCLUSIVE |

And just like that, 2025 is nearing its end, giving us a moment to look back at how the year unfolded at the box office. Cinema has always been a gamble, but one truth continues to hold firm, strong content eventually finds its audience. While the big-ticket films arrive with expectations of ringing the cash…

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