Canada has launched a programme to transition skilled temporary foreign workers to permanent residence, immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed, amid concerns that rising numbers of migrants are running out of legal status.The programme aims to grant permanent status to 33,000 workers in in-demand sectors over two years. It was first announced in November, but…
JAIPUR: At least 21 people sustained injuries when a balcony wall at Firdaus Masjid in the Bhatta Basti area collapsed shortly after Friday prayers. The mishap occurred around 2:30pm, right as several devotees were exiting the mosque following the conclusion of the afternoon namaz. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as the wall gave way,…
MUMBAI: Sanju Samson was quick with his response when reminded that he had missed out on two centuries. “Missed out? I haven’t missed two centuries. One of the best moments of my life is happening, so I’m grateful,” he said.This has been Samson’s World Cup so far. His unbeaten 97 off 50 balls helped India…
The United States will deploy a new anti-drone missile system in the Middle East to bolster US defences against Iran, after it proven to work in Ukraine, US officials told news agency Associated Press.According to officials, the system that is being sent – known as Merops – flies drones against drones. It is small enough…
CHANDIGARH: In a major setback to the CBI, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the controversial head of Sirsa based Dera Sacha Sauda, in connection with the journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case. Division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal passed these orders while allowing…
Varun Chakravarthy of India celebrates with teammates after dismissing Jos Buttler of England during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-Final match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: For the first half of the T20…
Infosys has reportedly asked more employees to work at least four days every week from the office. In an email to employees, the company noted that “it is imperative for us to lead by example” and that it would extend its existing four-day office mandate to employees at job level 6A and above in specific…
TCS CEO K Krithivasan is optimistic about AI data centers, revealing “advanced discussions” with hyperscalers. India faces a significant AI infrastructure gap, needing 10 GW by 2030, with current projects falling short. TCS aims to be a comprehensive AI solutions provider, from infrastructure to AI agents, building on its OpenAI partnership and investing heavily in…
A Bengaluru man, initially reported to have died of a heart attack, was actually smothered to death BENGALURU: Carrying out an autopsy on the exhumed body of a 50-year-old daily wage worker, who, according to his wife, had died of a heart attack, revealed that the victim was smothered to death. Police arrested his wife,…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent US 30-day waiver allowing New Delhi to buy Russian oil. The attack was charged with the quote of Donald Trump’s aide Scott Bessent, who said the US had given “permission” to India to accept oil from Moscow.The largest…