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deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school, has sparked concerns about the treatment of H-1B visa holders under the Trump administration. Despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a federal court order temporarily blocking her removal, Alawieh was deported, raising questions about the future of employment-based visas in the United States. Dr. Alawieh, a Lebanese citizen, was detained at Boston Logan International Airport after returning from a family visit to Lebanon. She was held for 36 hours before being put on a flight to Paris, even though US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had been ordered to give 48 hours' notice before any such action. CBP has not provided an explanation for why the court order was disregarded. Legal representatives for Dr. Alawieh and her cousin, Yara Chehab, have filed cases against senior Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seeking answers on whether her deportation signals a policy shift against H-1B visa holders.

March Madness 2025 is heating up as the 68-team bracket for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was officially revealed on Selection Sunday, March 16. Fans across the country are gearing up for a thrilling ride as college basketball's biggest tournament kicks off. Here’s a breakdown of the full schedule for the upcoming tournament, including when and where to catch all the live action.

Paris Saint-Germain completed a fine week by beating bitter rivals Marseille 3-1 on Sunday to take a big step towards another Ligue 1 title, while the clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne was abandoned due to crowd trouble. PSG followed their Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday by getting the better of Marseille at the Parc des Princes in a meeting of the top two in Ligue 1. Ousmane Dembele continued his prolific recent form by scoring the opener and Nuno Mendes made it 2-0 for PSG before half-time, with Pol Lirola's own goal securing victory in the second half after Amine Gouiri had pulled one back. Luis Enrique's side are still unbeaten after 26 games in Ligue 1 this season and now lead Marseille by a mammoth 19 points at the top with eight matches to play. It means PSG could be crowned champions for the 11th time in 13 seasons during the next round of games on the last weekend in March.

Labour government will on Monday set out details of how it plans to slash red tape to boost business, as it struggles to deliver growth nine months after winning power. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' shake-up comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer took aim at the nation's «flabby state», sparking anger from unions who called on him to avoid the «incendiary rhetoric» of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) in the US. The finance ministry said regulators would be summoned to the prime minister's Downing Street office on Monday to hear Reeves announce her «action plan to deliver on the pledge to cut the administrative cost of regulation on business by a quarter». The «radical» plan would cut «costly red tape» such as the «hundreds of pages of guidance on protecting bat habitats which goes far beyond legal requirements», said a statement, referring to the £100 million ($130 million) spent on a bat tunnel by the company building Britain's new high-speed HS2 train line. The tunnel has become a lightning rod for criticism of the planning system, with the Prime Minister describing it as «absurd».

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As the Moon in Scorpio forms a trine with Mars in Cancer, March 17, 2025, brings a surge of emotional clarity and instinctive action for all zodiac signs, according to the St. Patrick's Day Horoscope. The alignment encourages introspection and soulful choices, offering a unique energy that gently guides individuals towards what truly matters. Below is a comprehensive Horoscope March 17 breakdown for each zodiac sign, highlighting what the cosmic alignment holds in store, as per a report by Your Tango.

Crisil's chief executive Amish Mehta said that the rating firm's work depends on the findings of the auditor, who has greater access to information and the disclosures made by rated companies. Speaking to ET, he also pointed out, without naming any borrower, that a sharp stock price movement does not mean they have to put out statements on the rated issue, but if a 'material event' is triggered, Crisil has consistently issued statements in seven days. Edited excerpts: What are the additional steps Crisil has taken to ensure the data provided by rated companies are genuine and authentic? First and foremost, we are not forensic accountants. The way we carry out our business is, we have a contractual arrangement with the issuer to rate based on the information they have furnished to us, which is essentially audited, and management interaction. Separately, we try to triangulate that with publicly available information, benchmarks with peers, talk to bankers, and look at GST data.

China's State Council unveiled on Sunday a 'special action plan' to boost domestic consumption, featuring measures including raising residents' income and setting up a childcare subsidy scheme. The plan comes as levels of consumer demand have suffered various setbacks in recent years, due to factors like COVID-19 disruptions and a long property slump, chilling the propensity of households to spend and adding to deflationary trends. Expanding domestic demand It was issued to all regions and departments to «vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand in all directions, improve consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens,» a report from the Council said. The plan comes a week after Chinese Premier Li Qiang's work report to the National People's Congress which focused on boosting household spending to cushion the impact of weak external demand. Pressure has been building on Chinese officials for consumer-focused stimulus measures to fend off deflationary pressures and reduce reliance on exports and investment.

Ever faced a dilemma so confusing that no amount of advice could help you decide? Ancient Greek philosophy might hold the key. Two contrasting yet deeply insightful perspectives—Philia Sophia (the love of wisdom) and Philia Nikia (the love of victory)—have shaped debates, decision-making, and even entire belief systems for centuries. Understanding these two concepts can give you a powerful edge in resolving conflicts, making decisions, and setting your priorities in life.

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Gold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investors will continue to be the key drivers of gold demand in 2025, as per a report. Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties are expected to push gold prices higher, while central banks' actions will play a significant role in shaping the precious metal market, IANS reported. According to the Motilal Oswal Private Wealth report, gold emerged as one of the top-performing asset classes in India in 2024, with a remarkable 21 per cent return year-on-year (YoY). While high prices affected jewellery demand, the investment demand for physical gold, especially bars and coins, remained strong. Motilal Oswal reports that although the demand was subdued in 2024 due to high prices, it was expected to recover gradually in mid-January, driven by wedding season purchases. However, price stability will remain a key factor in this recovery.

government aid but did not exist on the ground, police said on Sunday. The FIRs were registered following a complaint by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) after an investigation found these madrasas were non-existent. Superintendent of Police Hemraj Meena said, «219 cases have been registered in 22 police station areas of the district.» The investigation, prompted by discrepancies found during online data entry on the madrasa portal, initially identified 313 madrasas with irregularities. An SIT investigation, conducted following a 2017 complaint to the government, further revealed that 219 of these madrasas were entirely non-existent. «Investigation was done in this case through EOW, in which there was an allegation of government money being siphoned off in the name of madrasas. Government money was received on the basis of forged documents,» Meena said.

Donald Trump launched a full-fledged large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 24 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days. At least 21 people were killed after Trump ordered large scale military strikes against Houthis on Saturday. The action follows the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping, which Trump vowed to stop, warning that «hell will rain down» on the Houthis if they continue.

Jalgaon continues to attract buyers from across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and MP due to its reputation for ensuring gold purity and exceptional craftsmanship.

Reserve Bank of India said Saturday that the financial position of IndusInd Bank «remains satisfactory», reassuring depositors of the safety of their money after the lender last week reported discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio and warned of a one-time hit on its net worth. The bank is «well-capitalised», while its financial health «remains stable» and is being closely monitored, the RBI said in a press release, and urged depositors not to be swayed by «speculative reports at this juncture». Based on public disclosures, the bank has already engaged an external audit team to review its systems and assess the actual impact of any issues, the central bank said. It directed the lender's board and management to complete the remedial actions by the end of this month after making required disclosures to all stakeholders. According to the bank's auditor-reviewed financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, IndusInd Bank has maintained a solid capital adequacy ratio of 16.46% and provision coverage ratio of 70.20%, compared with the RBI-mandated 9% and 70%, respectively. Its liquidity coverage ratio was 113% as on March 9, exceeding the regulatory requirement of 100%. The reassurance comes amid growing concerns about the bank's lapses in derivatives accounting which it discovered in September-October but disclosed only on Monday.

Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use «overwhelming lethal force» until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. «Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists' bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore Navigational Freedom,» Trump said in a social media post. «No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the Waterways of the World.» He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country «fully accountable» for the actions of its proxy. The Houthis reported a series of explosions in their territory Saturday evening. Images circulating online show plumes of black smoke over the area of the Sanaa airport complex, which includes a sprawling military facility. The extent of the damage was not yet clear. The airstrikes come a few days after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing in waters off Yemen in response to Israel's blockade on Gaza. There have been no Houthi attacks reported since then.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, has unexpectedly caught the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite initial skepticism, Trump recently called her “tough” and praised her leadership, particularly on migration and fentanyl trafficking. But what exactly did Sheinbaum do to earn this recognition?

Baloch Liberation Army's hijacking of the Jaffar Express could intensify the growing mistrust between China's policy circles and Pakistan's security apparatus, as Beijing remains increasingly concerned over its vast investments in Balochistan. Chinese officials continue to voice concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the region, despite Pakistan's deployment of the Special Security Division (SSD) — a 15,000-strong force dedicated to protecting Chinese personnel involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, there are deepening doubts within China about Pakistan's ability to ensure security in the volatile province. In 2017, China proposed establishing joint security ventures with private security firms to protect Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

Recollecting a video conversation with his friend, the Reddit user detailed, “He was standing in an orderly manner at a supermarket checkout, patiently explaining the self-service process and the systematic way people respect traffic regulations. This is the very same person who, back in India, had a habit of cutting in line at bus stops and treating traffic signals as optional. The amusing part? I was always the one trying to stop him from doing so!” The post resonated with numerous readers, sparking discussions on human adaptability. One response noted, “People conform to their surroundings. If you are in an environment where everyone adheres to protocols, you will likely do the same. However, if you find yourself in a setting where people constantly push forward without order, you either join them or risk being left behind.”

A statement by ministers meeting in Canada mirrored a February Japan-U.S. statement in condemning «coercion» toward Taiwan, language that heartened Taipei in its increasingly tense standoffs with Beijing. Compared to a G7 foreign ministers' statement in November, the statement added members' concerns over China's nuclear buildup, although it omitted references to their concerns about Beijing's human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong. Also missing were references stressing the desire for «constructive and stable relations with China» and recognizing the «importance of direct and candid engagement to express concerns and manage differences.» The statement dropped past reassurances, recently stated in November, that there is «no change in the basic position of the G7 members on Taiwan, including stated One-China policies,» as well as that the G7 is «not decoupling or turning inwards» and recognizing the importance of China in global trade.

Infosys on Friday said it had reached an agreement with the plaintiffs of lawsuits pending against its US unit over the 2023 cyber incident. Infosys McCamish Systems has agreed to pay $17.5 million into a fund to settle all the pending class action lawsuits and resolve all allegations made in the incident. In November 2023, Infosys had disclosed that Infosys McCamish Systems was impacted by a cyber security event, resulting in the non-availability of certain applications and systems.