Arti Varma, Meera Varma: Indian-origin mother-daughter duo stabbed in US, new details emerge about accused

Arti Varma, Meera Varma: Indian-origin mother-daughter duo stabbed in US, new details emerge about accused

Two Indian-origin women, mother and daughter, were subjected to a grisly stabbing attack inside their house in Burbank in which the 59-year-old mother, Arti Varma, an elementary school teacher died. Her daughter Meera Varma, a noted mental health activist, was grievously injured but was said to be stable after both the women were taken to…

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Is Trump’s Hormuz blockade a ‘success’? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with 0 million oil

Is Trump’s Hormuz blockade a ‘success’? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with $900 million oil

US President Donald Trump has stated that the Washington “totally controls” the Strait of Hormuz and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However according to a Financial Times report at least 34 Iran-linked tankers have managed to bypass the restrictions and continued operations in the region since the US blockade began.Earlier this…

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DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK

DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK

DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK Among recent moves by the Department for Work and Pensions, more in-person evaluations are expected for those applying for disability support. Despite limited medical staff available, officials have set sights on conducting roughly three out of every ten reviews face to face. Those receiving Personal…

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Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung, a handpicked aide of PM Balendra Shah, resigned on Wednesday amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures, investments and alleged business links with businessman and power broker Deepak Bhatta, who is being investigated in a money-laundering case. In a day of dramatic developments, Shah took charge of the home ministry after…

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H-1B visa holders harassed by influencers: Immigration attorneys say ‘don’t open the doors, you are not…’

H-1B visa holders harassed by influencers: Immigration attorneys say ‘don’t open the doors, you are not…’

H-1B visa holders in the US are not liable to explain themselves to private citizens like anti-immigration influencers, immigrations attorneys said. In the wake of several incidents where influencers barged inside private properties to apparently investigate H-1B visa abuses, immigration attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Brown said H-1B visa holders have rights to not engage…

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Extraemily: ExtraEmily takes a break from livestreaming after viewbotting allegations

Extraemily: ExtraEmily takes a break from livestreaming after viewbotting allegations

The viewbotting controversy surrounding Twitch streamer ExtraEmily has taken a significant turn, and she recently announced a break from streaming. This comes amid allegations that she artificially inflated her view count. The incident further erupted after an LSF moderator was removed from the subreddit’s mod team for allegedly removing all related discussions to protect her….

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