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USCIS updates policy on CSPA age calculation for H-1B children: Here’s why thousands may lose green card eligibility after turning 21

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USCIS updates CSPA age calculation: What immigrant children need to know The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an important update to its policy on calculating age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This change affects how the agency determines the availability of visas for immigrant children applying for lawful permanent resident…

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Policy dilemma: ‘We need to think hard’ on whether Russian oil imports are worth it; Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee links issue to US tariff removal

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Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has said India should reassess whether importing cheap oil from Russia is “worth it” after the Trump administration imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, taking the total levy to 50 per cent — one of the highest by the US on any country.The latest tariff hike, signed…

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‘There’s more to life than cricket’: Veteran domestic batter explains early retirement call | Cricket News

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Former Gujarat cricket captain Priyank Panchal has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2025, sharing his perspective during a recent “Ask Me Anything” session on social media platform X. The 35-year-old domestic cricket veteran, who had previously led India A and been part of the senior national squad, explained his decision…

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PNB to sell NPAs worth up to Rs 5,000 crore to ARCs, eyes 50% minimum recovery; sets Rs 30 lakh crore business target

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Punjab National Bank (PNB), the country’s second-largest public sector lender, has identified more than 100 non-performing asset (NPA) accounts for sale to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) during the current financial year in a bid to strengthen recoveries.“More than 100 accounts we have identified… the book size will be somewhere around Rs 4,000–5,000 crore. That is…

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NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook omits Tipu Sultan and Mysore wars: Here’s why an expert panel is examining the content and how states can fill the gaps

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NEW DELHI: The new Class 8 Social Science textbook released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has drawn attention for omitting references to Tipu Sultan, Haidar Ali, and the Anglo-Mysore wars of the 1700s. In response to questions raised in Parliament, the Union government clarified that states have the flexibility to…

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‘India has become top supplier of smartphones to US’: Vaishnaw cites Rs 12 lakh crore electronics output; 99.2% of phones sold in India are made in India, shows data

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NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said India has emerged as the leading supplier of smartphones to the United States, with electronics manufacturing in the country now valued at Rs 12 lakh crore.Speaking at the inauguration of metro projects in Bengaluru, Vaishnaw said India’s electronic production has grown sixfold in the past 11…

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CII’s land reforms pitch: Industrial body calls for GST-like Council, uniform stamp duty; integrated land authorities and digitization also proposed to boost investment

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a series of comprehensive land reforms to bolster India’s position as a global manufacturing hub. Key among these proposals is the creation of a GST-like Council to facilitate coordinated and consensus-based land reforms across the country. CII suggests standardizing stamp duty rates to a uniform 3 to…

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‘Difficult to say’: Sourav Ganguly stirs Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma speculation, backs India as hot favourites for Asia Cup | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly (Images via Getty Images) Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the growing chatter around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI futures, saying the two icons should keep playing as long as they continue to perform at the highest level. Media reports have suggested that the upcoming three-match ODI…

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Al Seeb a tough team, but FC Goa have possibilities to win playoff and qualify for ACL Two: Manolo Marquez | Goa News

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Ahead of the crucial single-leg playoff against Al Seeb, FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez monitors a training session at the Field of Dreams in Guirim on Saturday Panaji: Manolo Marquez is happy to be back at FC Goa after a short, uneventful full-time stint with the national team. Last season, the experienced Spanish coach guided…

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