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Republicans slam Purdue University for hiring H-1B workers for $149,000 software engineer position: ‘Aren’t there qualified Americans?’

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Indiana Republican lawmaker criticizes Purdue University for hiring foreign software engineers H-1B visaquestioning why taxpayer-funded agencies can’t find qualified Americans to fill the same roles.Andrew Ireland posted on X that Purdue University is hiring “another foreign software engineer on an H-1B visa” with an annual salary of $149,000.“Does anyone believe that not a single qualified … Read more

SAVE Act: What documentation is needed for a married woman using her spouse’s last name? Rules explained

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Securing American Voters Eligibility Act (savings bill) passed in (218-213) United States House of Representatives On Wednesday, it was just one step away from becoming law. As the bill next heads to the Senate, debate has reignited over whether the bill would make it difficult for married women to vote using their husband’s last name. … Read more

Defense Ministry signs deal worth Rs 2,312 crore with HAL to purchase 8 Dornier aircraft for Coast Guard India News

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

New Delhi: In a bid to boost its ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Indian Ministry of Defense on Thursday signed a contract worth Rs 2,312 crore with defense PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Hindustan Aeronautics. indian coast guard.The contract was signed under the ‘Purchase (India) Category’ in the … Read more

Water and oxygen not enough: Scientists reveal two ‘must-have’ ingredients for life on other planets

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Milky Way (Source: NASA) For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life has revolved around a simple rule: follow the water. If a distant planet had liquid water and perhaps oxygen, it would be flagged as potentially habitable. But new research led by scientists at ETH Zurich shows that this long-term strategy may not be complete. … Read more

Center rejects Sixth Schedule, statehood for Ladakh, proposes council | India News

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Jammu: The Center has made it clear that Ladakh will not get Sixth Schedule status or statehood, two key demands of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the region’s two leading political outfits said after talks in New Delhi last week.The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution allows for special administrative arrangements … Read more

‘We’re going to be less safe, less healthy’: Barack Obama’s stark warning to Donald Trump over scrapping climate change findings

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

former president of the united states barack obama A stark warning was issued Thursday about Donald Trump’s decision to roll back a landmark scientific finding underpinning climate regulations, saying it would make Americans “less safe and less healthy.” Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the state funeral for former U.S. … Read more

British Indians have helped Britain’s economy prosper since World War II: report

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

LONDON: A white paper released by the Aston India Center shows how Indian immigrants to Britain since World War II have repeatedly helped transform the British economy.The paper, “Indian Diaspora Immigration to Britain”, which has been called “one of the most important immigration stories in modern Britain”, explores four waves of immigration from post-war reconstruction … Read more

Omar govt says NCW has J&K cell, so no plans to set up women’s cell India News

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told Parliament that it has not proposed setting up women commissions in the Union Territory as the National Commission for Women has already set up a special ‘J&K and Ladakh Cell’, which was set up after the abrogation of Article 370.“I see no reason why the government … Read more

Trump’s vague speech at ‘Coal Champions’ event raises health concerns: ‘Hands look super swollen’

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

president Donald Trump In a White House speech celebrating his “undisputed coal champion”, he appeared to be vague, raising new health concerns. Trump was vague as he spoke at a ceremony where he was crowned the “undisputed champion of coal,” sparking health speculation. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (AP) Trump’s speech became incomprehensible within seconds. While the … Read more

British NATO envoy Angus Lapsley caused major controversy by bringing his intern girlfriend half his age to his official residence: “They didn’t hide it”

February 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM