Parliament’s winter session faces disruption as opposition demands a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregularities. Despite the government’s non-committal stance, parties are united, threatening to stall proceedings if their concerns aren’t addressed. Other issues like national security and air pollution were also raised.

Top Indian IT firms saw a significant 70% drop in H-1B initial employment approvals for FY 2025. Tech giants like Amazon and Meta now dominate new H-1B approvals, signaling a major shift in the visa landscape. This trend suggests a focus on retaining existing employees rather than bringing in new talent.

A catastrophic crash involving two government buses in Tirupattur has led to a grim toll of 11 fatalities, among them nine women, and inflicted injuries on 54 individuals. The incident, triggered by a driver trying to dodge a pedestrian, caused a traffic standstill lasting half an hour. Chief Minister M.K.