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US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme
Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown to check abuse in the H-1B visa programme which is used by companies, particularly technology companies
 "US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme")
Bihar election results: NDA crosses halfway mark, show trends at 10 am
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: By 10 am, the NDA had crossed the halfway mark of 122 seats and currently stands at 128 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan was leading in more than 60 constituencies
 "Bihar election results: NDA crosses halfway mark, show trends at 10 am")
California revokes 17,000 immigrant trucking licences under Trump pressure
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the US
 "California revokes 17,000 immigrant trucking licences under Trump pressure")
Mahua election results: LJP's Sanjay Singh wins; Tej Pratap Yadav third
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh wins the Mahua Assembly seat with 44,997 votes
 "Mahua election results: LJP's Sanjay Singh wins; Tej Pratap Yadav third")
Adani Group to invest ₹1 trn in Andhra over next decade: Karan Adani
Karan Adani said the investment will span across ports, cement, data centres, energy and advanced manufacturing
 "Adani Group to invest ₹1 trn in Andhra over next decade: Karan Adani")
Brokerages split on Eicher Motors; should you buy, sell or hold? Check here
JM Financial noted that Eicher posted a consolidated operating margin of 24.5 per cent in Q2FY26, about 50 basis points (bps) below its estimate.
 "Brokerages split on Eicher Motors; should you buy, sell or hold? Check here")
Muthoot Finance shares soar 10%, hits new high on Q2 results; details here
Muthoot Finance shares jumped 10 per cent after it reported a 87 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in its net profit in the second quarter
 "Muthoot Finance shares soar 10%, hits new high on Q2 results; details here")
Indian markets a relative-return disaster; rupee bottom at 89: Chris Wood
The biggest risk to the bottoming out of the rupee, Wood believes, is the continuing resort to handouts in state election politics which have been a feature for the past two years
 "Indian markets a relative-return disaster; rupee bottom at 89: Chris Wood")
IND vs SA: Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing in the Kolkata Test match?
South Africa entered the opening Test without their premier fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, who was sidelined due to a rib injury.
 "IND vs SA: Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing in the Kolkata Test match?")
Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,28,660; silver rises ₹100, trading at ₹1,73,100
The price of 22-carat gold also increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,17,910
 "Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,28,660; silver rises ₹100, trading at ₹1,73,100")
PhysicsWallah IPO allotment today, Nov 14; check status, GMP details here
The ed-tech firm's ₹3,480-crore IPO saw a muted opening amid cautious investor sentiment, but interest picked up sharply on the final day, with QIBs driving it to full subscription.
 "PhysicsWallah IPO allotment today, Nov 14; check status, GMP details here")
Tractors carrying sugarcane set on fire in Karnataka amid farmers' protest
Farmer leaders, however, claimed the protesters had no role in the incident and suggested it may have been orchestrated by miscreants to tarnish their agitation
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Saudi's free 96-hour stopover visa lets Indians perform Umrah in transit
The visa, available to passengers flying on Saudia and Flynas, lets travellers turn a simple layover into a 4-day spiritual visit to Makkah and Madinah without applying for the traditional Umrah visa.
 "Saudi's free 96-hour stopover visa lets Indians perform Umrah in transit")
Lakhisarai election results: BJP's Vijay Kumar Sinha wins by 24,000 votes
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha wins the Lakhisarai Assembly seat with 122,408 votes
 "Lakhisarai election results: BJP's Vijay Kumar Sinha wins by 24,000 votes")
Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Qualifier
The dismissal guarantees Ronaldo will miss Portugal's final qualifier against Armenia and could face a three-match suspension for violent conduct.
 "Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Qualifier")
OpenAI, Apple lose bid to toss Elon Musk xAI suit over competition
The lawsuit seeks billions of dollars in damages from Apple and OpenAI, based on claims that Apple's decision to integrate OpenAI into the iPhone's operating system inhibits competition
 "OpenAI, Apple lose bid to toss Elon Musk xAI suit over competition")
Nike ends initiative that offered employees a week off for wellness
Nike's annual "Wellness Week," had been held each August, with the world's largest sportswear company powering down its corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, to give staff more time to unwind
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Verizon weighs up to 20,000 layoffs as new CEO Dan Schulman takes charge
Verizon has about 100,000 employees. The planned cuts are part of an aggressive strategy that Schulman recently unveiled to reclaim market share
 "Verizon weighs up to 20,000 layoffs as new CEO Dan Schulman takes charge")
Rupee drops for third session amid higher oil prices; opens at 88.72/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 6 paise lower at 88.72 against the greenback on Friday
 "Rupee drops for third session amid higher oil prices; opens at 88.72/$")
India vs South Africa 1st Test playing 11, timings, live streaming
India have received a major boost with Rishabh Pant returning from the foot injury that sidelined him for three Tests.
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