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Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas until March 31
US President Donald Trump has extended freeze on most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months
Punjab CM launches ‘DigiNest’ mobile app to ensure digital access to state govt directory
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday virtually launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’
Kamala Harris receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has received the first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine live on television
Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Croatia, 7 dead
At least seven people were killed, dozens were wounded and several towns in central Croatia were left in ruins after powerful 6.3-magnitude
Singapore becomes first country in Asia to get Covid-19 vaccines
Singapore has received its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines, making it the first country in Asia
US President Joe Biden publicly receives Covid-19 vaccine
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday publicly received the Covid-19 vaccine
Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Philippines
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Wednesday.
James Bond 007 pistol sells for Rs 1.9 crore at auction
A pistol used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film has been sold for $256,000 (1.9 crores) at auction in Beverly Hills.
36 UK MPs came in support of Indian farmers agitation, asks to pressurise India
Faction of 36 cross-party UK MPs led by the Labour Party’s Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi have come out in support of the ongoing farmers’ agitation
Brampton police investigating after religious scriptures destroyed at Sikh temple
Officers are investigating after the sacred scriptures of a Sikh temple in Brampton were reportedly ripped up.