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

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.

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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.

US Bars Government Agencies From Using China's DeepSeek

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice banning the use of products developed by China's DeepSeek within government agencies. The restriction also covers tools that third parties have built using DeepSeek's technology. Agencies have been directed to remove these products from their IT devices. The notice does not, based on the provided text, detail the specific security rationale behind the decision.