IIT to H-1B: JD Vance invokes academic in-laws while red flagging green card without loyalty test

TOI correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday doubled down on the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration posture, signaling a deepened skepticism toward the H-1B visa program while framing national “loyalty” as the ultimate litmus test for immigrants.Speaking at TurningPointUSA townhall in Georgia, Vance deflected an Indian-origin student’s question regarding the decades-long green…

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Libra Horoscope Today, March 13, 2026: Finish three key tasks before evening

Amidst the whirlwind of today’s vibes, honing your attention is crucial to manage any restlessness. Tackle your most pressing work tasks to maintain momentum and sidestep frustration. Cultivate budding friendships to keep relationship tensions at bay. Exercise caution with your spending habits and consider preparing wholesome meals at home for your well-being. It’s one of…

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Railway constable murder case: New mob lynching clause under BNS not applied | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The city police did not apply the newly introduced ‘mob lynching’ provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the FIR concerning the murder of railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain. Instead, the Balianta police registered the case under the general category of murder, despite the BNS creating a distinct Section 103(2) specifically for mob…

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National Green Tribunal admits plea challenging green clearance for sand mining project in Mayurbhanj | Bhubaneswar News

Illegal sand mining is rampant in Odisha Cuttack: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has admitted an appeal challenging the grant of environmental clearance (EC) for a sand mining project in Mayurbhanj district. The clearance was issued by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Odisha in favour of a private lessee for the Budhabalanga river…

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