'Every candidate with an Indian last name....': What happened at local election in Frisco, Texas

‘Every candidate with an Indian last name….’: What happened at local election in Frisco, Texas

Several social media users cheered the local election results of Frisco, a city in Texas, as no Indian-origin candidates saw any success. The Frisco city council elections were on May 2 for three positions, including the mayor position. While there was no Indian-origin candidate for the mayor position, there were three Indian-Americans for City Council…

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Indian-origin banker Viswas Raghavan to receive $52 million from Citigroup after leaving JPMorgan amid ‘bullying’ allegations

Indian-origin banker Viswas Raghavan to receive $52 million from Citigroup after leaving JPMorgan amid ‘bullying’ allegations

An Indian-origin banker set to earn around Rs 500 crore at Citigroup is facing scrutiny after a report alleged he bullied colleagues during his time at JPMorgan Chase.Viswas “Vis” Raghavan joined Citigroup as head of banking in February 2024 and was handed a compensation package worth $52 million just days after leaving JPMorgan, according to…

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'15,000 cases in limbo': US government shuts down San Francisco immigration court four months ahead of schedule

‘15,000 cases in limbo’: US government shuts down San Francisco immigration court four months ahead of schedule

US government has shut down the immigration court at 100 Montgomery Street in San Francisco earlier than planned, leaving thousands of cases in limbo and raising concerns among lawyers and advocates about delays and missed hearings.The closure took effect eight months ahead of schedule and ended operations at one of the country’s busiest immigration courts….

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Kailash Mansarovar (Image/ANI) Nepal on Sunday objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming that the route passes through Kathmandu’s territory.In a statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry, Kathmandu said it was not consulted before the pilgrimage route was finalised and reiterated its long-standing position…

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River pollution in Moray leads to fish and bird deaths in environmental disaster

River pollution in Moray leads to fish and bird deaths in environmental disaster

A severe pollution incident in Knockando Burn has led to the death of numerous fish, eels, and birds, impacting nearly a mile of the watercourse. Experts suspect a chemical compound, possibly with industrial origins, contaminated the burn, causing significant ecological and economic damage during the peak fishing season. In an environmental disaster, there has been…

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'It’s like smoking hash': Tucker Carlson says Trump uses a 'spell' to make people around him more compliant

‘It’s like smoking hash’: Tucker Carlson says Trump uses a ‘spell’ to make people around him more compliant

Trump has a “supernatural component” that influences those around him and makes them more compliant, according to broadcaster Tucker Carlson, who described the experience of being near the US president in unusual terms during a recent interview with The New York Times.Carlson made the remarks in a conversation with journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro, where he discussed…

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'You don't need a salary': Immigration attorney says many F-1 students don't understand how OPT works

‘You don’t need a salary’: Immigration attorney says many F-1 students don’t understand how OPT works

An immigration attorney explained how students can qualify for OPT as self-employed. A student visa holder had to leave the US after losing their chance to work through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Citing this case, immigration attorney John Khosravi said it only happened because students are not aware of the entire scale of…

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Mayon Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuations and Disrupts Air Travel Near Manila | World News

Mayon Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuations and Disrupts Air Travel Near Manila | World News

Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila (Photo source: ANI) Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country’s five-step warning system, ANI…

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