Indian sailor captured by Somali pirates at 19 recounts 43 months in captivity

US bars Cloudera from Green Card labor program for two years, imposes $1.4M fine

The US government has barred Cloudera, a data management company, from its Permanent Labor Certification program for two years. The penalty follows allegations that the firm discriminated against qualified American workers during its recruitment. A $1.4 million fine has been levied to settle the case and compensate those affected. Cloudera will also be required to meet ongoing compliance obligations under federal labor law. The settlement reflects broader federal efforts to protect U.S. workers.

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against 13 men over posters criticising SC judgment

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a first information report filed against 13 men who criticised a Supreme Court judgment through posters. The court held that the slogans did not promote enmity or outrage religious feelings, as the police had alleged. The case had been registered after the posters were found in Mangaluru. In its ruling, the court stressed the significance of freedom of speech and expression in such matters.

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Mohan Bhagwat says regime change will not happen in India

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that India will not see a regime change of the kind some have attempted elsewhere, pushing back on the idea that external forces could topple the government. He framed the concern as a 'storm from the West' that he believes will not succeed in India. The remarks reflect the RSS leadership's broader view on political stability and foreign influence. The statement was made in the context of ongoing debate over external pressures on India's governance.