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Impact of Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike on TCS and the Indian IT Industry
Oct 03, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Tata Consultancy Services faces investor scrutiny as Trump's H-1B visa fee increase to $100,000 threatens to impact earnings across the Indian IT sector by 4-13%. As the second-largest user of these visas, TCS must address concerns about profitability while the NSE Nifty IT index has already fallen 7.3% since the announcement.
How Chef Yasmin Nasir Is Revolutionizing Survival Cooking in Gaza's Food Crisis
Oct 03, 2025 04:12 pm CST
Celebrity chef Yasmin Nasir is helping Gaza families survive food scarcity through innovative culinary solutions. Her social media campaign teaches residents how to create nutritious meals from limited ingredients, transforming items like cactus leaves into vegetables and broken rice into fries. As a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Nasir approaches the humanitarian crisis with practical engineering-like solutions, emphasizing that Gaza's families deserve dignity while facing man-made famine conditions.
Instagram CEO Confirms: Microphone Listening for Ads Is a Myth, Explains Real Targeting Methods
Oct 03, 2025 03:48 pm CST
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri definitively addresses the widespread belief that Instagram listens to private conversations for ad targeting, explaining the platform actually uses browsing history, user interactions, and advertiser partnerships instead. This clarification comes as Meta announces plans to use AI interactions for personalized content across its platforms without opt-out options.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reveals Life-Threatening 2018 Poisoning Attack: "I Thought It Was Over"
Oct 03, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Telegram founder Pavel Durov details a harrowing suspected poisoning attack in 2018 that left him paralyzed and near death. After encountering a mysterious item left by a "weird neighbor," Durov experienced systemic bodily shutdown, including vision and hearing loss, respiratory failure, and burst blood vessels throughout his body. The tech CEO kept the incident secret for years while developing Telegram's blockchain technology, with experts noting his symptoms match nerve agent exposure.
Pakistan Police Raid on Islamabad Press Club During POK Protests: Journalists Attacked and Press Freedom Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 03:14 pm CST
Pakistani police stormed Islamabad's National Press Club, attacking journalists covering protests about alleged human rights abuses in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The raid has sparked outrage nationwide, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordering an investigation as concerns about press freedom in Pakistan intensify.
Prince William Opens Up About Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle: "The Hardest Year of My Life"
Oct 03, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Prince William shares the emotional toll of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis in 2024, describing it as the hardest year of his life. The Prince of Wales discusses how the royal family has coped with both Kate's and King Charles's health challenges, their approach to supporting their children through this difficult time, and his reflections on family resilience in a candid interview for Apple TV+'s "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy."
Japan's Leadership Race: 5 Candidates Vie to Become Next Prime Minister as LDP Faces Political Challenges
Oct 03, 2025 02:48 pm CST
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is selecting a new leader who will likely become the next Prime Minister, with three frontrunners emerging: Sanae Takaichi who could become Japan's first female leader, Shinjiro Koizumi, son of a former premier, and veteran moderate Yoshimasa Hayashi. The winner faces immediate challenges including inflation, potential meetings with US President Trump, and the necessity to form alliances with opposition parties after recent electoral setbacks cost the ruling coalition its parliamentary majority.
Trump Embraces Project 2025: How the Government Shutdown Accelerates Federal Workforce Cuts
Oct 03, 2025 01:59 pm CST
President Trump openly embraces Project 2025 after previously denying connections to the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for government overhaul. His budget chief Russ Vought is using the government shutdown to accelerate federal workforce reductions and target Democrat-backed initiatives, revealing a significant policy reversal that consolidates executive power.
London Cafe Owner Faces Closure After 50 Burglaries in Four Years: A Small Business Survival Story
Oct 03, 2025 01:38 pm CST
A West Dulwich cafe owner is fighting to save her business after suffering more than 50 burglaries in just four years. Despite enhanced security measures, Stephanie Morgan's establishment continues to be targeted by thieves who steal everything from alcohol to ice cream, pushing the small business to the brink of bankruptcy. Through community fundraising, she hopes to overcome tens of thousands of pounds in losses and keep her doors open.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations Following Drone Disruption Amid Rising European Security Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 01:32 pm CST
Germany's Munich Airport has resumed normal operations after drone sightings forced an overnight shutdown, canceling 17 flights and diverting 15 others. The incident, occurring just before a national holiday, adds to growing concerns about critical infrastructure security across Europe, following similar disruptions in Denmark and Norway that prompted EU leaders to endorse enhanced anti-drone defense measures.