Global News Update
A significant ruling has been made in the US, striking down a $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. This decision, made by a federal judge, deemed the fee unlawful and an unauthorized tax. Meanwhile, in India, a devastating explosion at a steel plant has resulted in multiple casualties, and 24 Indian sailors have been rescued from a ship that was hit by a US missile.
Key News Highlights
- A US judge has ruled against the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it an unlawful tax.
- An explosion at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited plant in Visakhapatnam has killed 8 workers and injured 6.
- 24 Indian sailors have been rescued from a ship sanctioned by the US for Iran links after it was hit by a US missile.
- The INDIA bloc is seeking the immediate exit of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in exams.
- A BGB delegation has arrived in India for border talks with the BSF, amid tensions over undocumented Bangladeshis.
In other news, the Allahabad High Court has upheld a conviction under the POCSO Act, reaffirming that a child victim’s testimony can be sufficient for a conviction. Additionally, over 28 lakh candidates have taken the written exam for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable recruitment, highlighting the issue of mounting unemployment in the state.
Sports and International News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran but has vowed to respond with force to future attacks. In cricket, India has achieved its biggest win by an innings in Test history, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs. The Women’s T20 World Cup is also approaching, with host England being a team to watch out for in Group B.
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