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International Cheetah Day: PM Modi celebrates 'one of the planet's most remarkable creatures' — see pics

On International Cheetah Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media, showcasing heartwarming images and celebrating the remarkable achievements of Project Cheetah. This visionary initiative, active for three years now, is dedicated to revitalizing India’s ecological landscape by reintroducing cheetahs to Kuno National Park. Source link

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H-1B visa row: US orders enhanced vetting for applicants — what are the new requirements?

The Trump administration has intensified H-1B visa vetting, scrutinizing applicants and their families for involvement in ‘censorship’ of free speech. This includes reviewing social media for content moderation or misinformation roles. The move aims to prevent individuals deemed complicit in suppressing expression from entering the U.S., particularly those in tech. Source link

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Loss-making PIA on block: Pak moves to sell national carrier; previous bid failed

Pakistan is set to auction its state-owned airline, PIA, on December 23rd as part of a crucial IMF program. This privatization aims to revive the struggling carrier, restore its global flight operations, and meet modern aviation standards. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized transparency in the bidding process, which, if successful, will be Pakistan’s first major privatization […]

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IndiGo havoc: 200 flights cancelled, up to 10-hour delay; DGCA calls top brass

IndiGo is experiencing significant flight turmoil, impacting hundreds of thousands of travelers due to over 200 cancelled flights and delays reaching up to 10 hours. The airline attributes these challenges to a shortage of pilots and new operational rules. As travel peaks, aviation regulators have called upon IndiGo’s leadership to address the chaos and outline […]

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Sanchar Saathi row: After outcry, govt drops order to pre-install its app on mobiles

The government has withdrawn its directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones following widespread criticism from the industry and opposition. While defending the app’s utility for cyber security, officials admitted being surprised by the strong negative reaction from global manufacturers. The decision aims to de-escalate the controversy. Source link