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US universities pausing CPT program after new ICE memo: Indian students in a fix

US universities are pausing CPT programs after new memo from ICE. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after…

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Kashmera Shah backs Sunita Ahuja after she withdrew divorce petition and claimed Govinda planned to marry Komal Rani Swarnkar: ‘I will stand with the women in my family’ | Hindi Movie News

Kashmera Shah stands by Sunita Ahuja amid her divorce row with Govinda and his reported dating controversy with Komal Rani Swarnkar. The ongoing turmoil surrounding Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s marriage has once again put their family in the spotlight. Amid reports of a possible divorce, Sunita’s public remarks about her relationship with Govinda and rumours…

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Gemini Horoscope Today, August 25, 2026: Financial relief may soon be on the way as delayed money starts to flow again

Financial relief may soon be on the way as delayed money starts to flow again. However, be prepared for some setbacks that could lead to disappointment. It’s wise to set aside any emotional decisions, as past feelings may bubble to the surface. Take note of children’s positive behaviors which can serve as a source of…

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Donald Trump’s volatility may have made India decline G7 presser | India News

‘Unpredictable’ Trump behind no press conference after PM Modi meeting, govt says NEW DELHI: Govt justified its decision not to have a news conference after PM Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump on the margins of the G7 summit in France, with official sources citing Trump’s “unpredictable behaviour” at media events that have followed his…

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‘Happy birthday wheelchair’: Disabled New Jersey woman shocked seeing hurtful message on cake; restaurant says it was a reference for where the cake was to be served

A 29-year-old disabled woman in New Jersey gets a hurtful message on her birthday cake. 29-year-old Antonia Sinibaldi, a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, was left speechless when her birthday cake had this message: Happy birthday wheelchair or Happy wheelchair birthday — depending on whatever way one chooses to read the unnecessary information that Sinibaldi did not…

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Akshay Kumar was shooting with Amitabh Bachchan hours before marrying Twinkle Khanna; borrowed makeup artist’s bike to reach wedding, reveals Suneel Darshan |

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s wedding day was straight out of a Bollywood film. There was a time when Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna apparently made a rather unusual deal. If Twinkle’s film Mela, starring Aamir Khan, failed at the box office, she would marry Akshay without putting it off any longer.The film did not…

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Aries Horoscope Today, August 25, 2026: Elders back your ideas for success; heed advice on children’s health and avoid financial splurging

As the day unfolds, a refreshing breeze invigorates your pursuits. Support from seniors and managers boosts your creative ideas, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. At home, relationships radiate warmth, though gentle guidance is needed for the children. Professionally, the horizon looks bright with promising opportunities for growth under favorable cosmic influences. While unexpected financial changes might…

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‘Hindu baiter’: CM Himanta slams Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti row | India News

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti comment. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday joined the escalating political row over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Manusmriti, accusing the Congress leader of using women’s rights as a ‘smokescreen’ to target Hinduism and challenging him to…

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In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

Carr remained determined to defend what she believed was hers (Photo: NPS) In the early 1900s, an Indiana widow spent more than two decades fighting to defend her claim to 120 acres along Lake Michigan. Drusilla Carr had lived on the land for decades before it became valuable. As the city of Gary, Indiana, grew…

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Did Kangana Ranaut slam Kriti Sanon over her Raksha Bandhan ad? Asks ‘Why would you tie rakhi in bikini?’ |

Kriti Sanon recently caught the internet’s eye with her newest ad appearance. The actor featured in a jewellery commercial for Raksha Bandhan, sporting an Indo-Western ensemble that included a bralette-inspired blouse paired with a cape and a draped skirt. The look sparked controversy, as several users called out the outfit choice for feeling out of…

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