Diwali shopping rush and GRAP curbs snarl Delhi traffic, leaving commuters frustrated

Agniveers Get Two-Year Service Extension Under Revised Agnipath Scheme

The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year extension for nearly 20,000 Agniveers ahead of Diwali. The decision comes as the first batch of the scheme approaches the end of its four-year service term. Roughly 75% of these personnel were originally due to leave the armed forces. The revised scheme gives them additional time to build experience before they are considered for permanent positions. The article also outlines higher pay as part of the changes under the revised Agnipath framework.

Nadda accuses Congress of opposing SIR voter list revision to shield outsiders

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has charged the Congress party with opposing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He claimed the party's stance is intended to protect outsiders whose support serves its political goals. Nadda also argued that Congress undermines the Election Commission's credibility whenever it suffers electoral defeats. He pointed out that the current process uses Booth Level Officers who register voters door-to-door.

From Iran to India: How Trump's midterm loss could affect America's foreign policy

Indian-American voters rethink Republican ties amid H-1B and immigration concerns

As Democrats gain Congressional control, Indian-Americans are facing uncertainty about immigration policy and employment prospects. Worries over tighter H-1B visa restrictions and possible deportations have moved to the forefront of the community's concerns. Rising discrimination and the current political atmosphere are also shifting how many people in the community view their own identity. New survey data points to a growing preference for Democratic candidates among these voters. Observers suggest the midterm results could substantially shape the Indian-American experience in the years ahead.