Hits on government sites during Operation Sindoor: NIA begins probe
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The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, intended to cover the government's costs of administering the immigration system. Vice President JD Vance has backed the proposal, stressing the need to prioritize hiring and training American workers over foreign talent. Indian professionals, who form one of the largest groups of H-1B visa holders, stand to be significantly affected if the rule is enacted. The proposal is currently open for public feedback, with a 30-day window for comments before any final decision is made.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition filed by a UP student seeking permission to wear a hijab along with her school uniform. The court ruled that there was no sufficient evidence to establish that wearing a headscarf is an essential religious practice in Islam. Photographic evidence presented before the bench showed that no other students, including those from the same community, wore headscarves in school. The court also noted an absence of factual basis to support the claim of religious necessity. Earlier rulings by the same High Court had similarly held that the hijab is not integral to the practice of Islam.
India's National Security Guard (NSG) has launched its first-ever all-women commando training course in Haryana. The programme spans 12 weeks and is designed to train selected women recruits into highly capable commandos. The curriculum focuses on building physical endurance, technical skills, and operational readiness. The initiative marks a significant step toward greater inclusion of women in elite counter-terrorism and security forces.

Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, with the Sensex declining over 100 points amid negative global sentiment. Weak cues from international markets put pressure on domestic indices at the start of trading. Brent crude oil prices hovered near $92 per barrel after a 2% drop, influenced by renewed US pressure on Iran. Rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions added to investor caution in early trade.

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