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US Green Card applications: The August 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released, revealing slight progress for India's EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Meanwhile, other employment-based (EB) categories see no change. In the first preference category (EB-1, Priority Workers), the dates hold steady across all countries. For EB-1 India, the cutoff date remains February 1, 2022. This update is particularly significant for Indian applicants in the EB-2 (Advanced Degree Professionals) and EB-3 (Skilled Workers) categories, as any forward movement in priority dates can impact their green card application process. While the advancements are minor, they provide a glimmer of hope for many waiting in line. The unchanged status of the EB-1 category suggests that demand remains high, and the backlog continues. The steady date of February 1, 2022, for EB-1 India indicates that applicants will have to wait longer for their priority dates to become current.

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lewd and derogatory comments online against the widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Anshuman Singh. In a letter issued on Monday, the NCW referenced specific legal provisions that the comment violates, including Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which penalizes acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with the punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. The letter outlines the penalties under these laws, noting that the offenses can result in imprisonment for up to three years and fines for first-time offenders, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. The NCW has asked the Delhi Police to promptly register a First Information Report (FIR) against the person and to arrest him at the earliest.

LG V K Saxena in tree feeling in ridge area, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to inform it whether the order to cut trees was passed on basis of LG's oral permission or the agency independently took the decision. The apex court was hearing suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against the vice chairman of the DDA over alleged cutting of 1,100 trees in the ridge forest for a road widening project. Observing that there was a complete non-application of mind by Delhi LG in granting permission for felling of trees, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said it should have been informed on the first day of the hearing itself that the LG already had issued directions for tree felling. «What troubles us is that everybody has committed a mistake. First day, everybody should have come to the court and said there is a mistake by us. But cover up goes on and on. After four or five orders, truth comes out in the from of DDA officer's affidavit. All have committed the mistake including the Lieutenant Governor. Sorry state of affairs,» the bench said.

A national registered investment advisor has launched its own trust company to further expand its service offering to clients.

North Korean Intelligence is believed to have fled China where he was working on a project. The concerned official is reported to have escaped with $30 million of funds meant for the hermit kingdom’s weapons modernization program. This has been reported by Money Today that this escape took place last month. This is yet another escape by a member of the North Korean government in recent times. China and North Korea share a good relationship and this relationship at times has been described as ‘devious’ due to the former’s support to North Korea to its nuclear program.

robot civil servant employed by the Gumi City Council in South Korea was discovered unresponsive after an apparent fall down a flight of stairs. The incident, which occurred around 4 pm last Thursday, has been termed as the country's first robot suicide, according to media reports. According to the city council, the 'Robot supervisor' was found smashed and lying in the stairwell between the first and second floors of the council building. Mirroring humans, witnesses reported tha the robot «circling in one spot as if something was there» before the incident occurred. The exact cause of the fall is still under investigation, and the city council official said that «Pieces have been collected and will be analysed by the company.» About the robot servant:

Aditya Vision, in which Ashish Kacholia has a 1.87% stake, on Wednesday informed exchanges about the stock split of its equity shares into 10 fully paid shares. The company will announce the record date for the subdivision of equity shares after the receipt of approval of the members.

health risks. Recent cases have highlighted how prolonged exposure to pigeon feathers and droppings can lead to severe allergic reactions and respiratory issues among residents. Here's detailed information on these risks and what you need to know. Case Study: Allergic reactions in East Delhi A new case study sheds light on the health hazards posed by pigeon droppings and feathers, revealing a troubling incident involving an 11-year-old boy from East Delhi. As per a TOI report, the boy developed severe allergic reactions after prolonged contact with pigeon feathers and droppings, leading to potentially fatal consequences. He was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP), a rare but serious lung condition triggered by allergic reactions to pigeon proteins. Understanding Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) Dr. Dhiren Gupta, Co-Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) explained to TOI that HP is a chronic interstitial lung disease characterized by lung inflammation and scarring, making breathing difficult. While more common among adults, HP is rare in children, affecting only 2-4 per one lakh population annually. The boy received immediate medical attention, including steroids and high-flow oxygen therapy to reduce lung inflammation and restore normal breathing.

1993 Mumbai riots has been arrested here 31 years after he went absconding, police said on Tuesday. Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan was nabbed in Sewri area by a team of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg police station on Monday, an official said. He was named as an accused in a case of attempt to murder and unlawful assembly during the riots in the city that followed the demolition of the Babri masjid in December 1992. Khan was arrested by police but never attended the court after obtaining bail, the official said. The court then declared Khan as a wanted accused and issued a non-bailable warrant against him, the official said. Police visited his residence in Sewri in central Mumbai many times but he remained untraceable. The sleuths finally got a lead about his whereabouts by examining the mobile phone records of his relatives.

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courier services such as India Post or Delhivery or DTDC or BlueDart to deliver their online orders. As we order multiple items online throughout the day, it becomes impossible to keep track of every item and the timeframe of when they are getting delivered. We often rely on the company from which we have ordered to keep us informed about the delivery timeline. Using this, fraudsters have come up with another way to dupe people of their hard-earned money. If you regularly order items online, you should know about the latest India Post delivery scam. How does it work? How can you protect yourself? Read here to find out.

Telus Corp. has informed around 150 call centre employees based in Ontario they must relocate by October, apply for another role or agree to be laid off.

Happy US Independence Day 2024 with open arms. This is a day of rich history, significance and pride for all of the United States and the best part is, to celebrate the occasion to the fullest, this day has a federal holiday status, which means, most services across the US will remain shut meaning you get ample opportunity to attend US Independence Day events happening in your area along with visiting the fireworks displays that usually happen across major US cities like New York at night.

CBIC) has issued a fresh guideline to address the recovery of outstanding dues till the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) becomes functional. Taxpayers can escape the tax recovery process by paying the pre-deposit amount via their electronic liability register and filing an undertaking with the jurisdictional proper officer. The circular issued late Thursday will ensure that taxpayers are not forced into recovery proceedings due to the absence of the Tribunal.

The development comes after the Supreme Court refused to delay the NEET UG counselling scheduled to start on July 6. Meanwhile. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government over the NEET-UG row and said that the future of lakhs of youth is simply unsafe in their hands.

Chinese banks say they will fight back against digital yuan-themed money laundering and identity theft schemes by rolling out new security protocols.

Universities are in a race for relevance in the field of generative AI as private companies, loaded with talent and pricey chips, drive the conversation. Outspent by Silicon Valley, some are turning their research focus to less computing-power intensive areas of artificial intelligence, even as they seek to build additional computing resources capable of powering bigger models. “Academic institutions are scrambling to get access to compute," said Hod Lipson, chair of the mechanical engineering department at Columbia University.

Puerto Ricans have been hit with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates increase through September

Vinay Kwatra on Friday announced that Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Moscow on Monday (July 8) afternoon, he said, adding that the PM will then join a private dinner hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Adressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to Russia and Austria, Kwatra said, PM Modi will pay an official visit to Moscow on July 8-9, at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit." Further, he also said that after PM Modi and Putin's informal meeting in Uzbekistan's Samarkand in 2022, both leaders have stayed in touch on the phone multiple times.

misuse of power by cops, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has introduced clause 37b, which requires the state government to designate a police officer not below the rank of assistant sub-inspector to maintain information related to arrests and arrestees. The clause requires such information to be displayed in any manner, including in digital mode, at every police station and district headquarters. As per provisions of BNSS, the fact as to who has been informed about the arrest shall be recorded in a police station register in such form as the state government may provide. «Provision has also been made to enable the medical practitioner conducting medical examination of an arrested person to conduct one more examination if such practitioner deems it fit. Clause 58 of BNSS says that an arrestee may be produced before a magistrate within the first 24 hours of arrest even if such magistrate does not have jurisdiction,» said an official.