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Polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means, says Kerala HC

According to the court, a majority of Muslims follow monogamy, which reflects the true spirit of the Quran, while only a small minority practise polygamy, forgetting its verses

H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan

US Firm on H1-B Visa Fee Hike: Microsoft, JPMorgan and Amazon warn H-1B staff to stay in the US after Trump's order makes visas cost $100,000 each. Legal challenge underway

Ola Electric aims to halve delivery timelines ahead of festive season

The company is working to ensure customers do not face the long waiting periods seen in earlier cycles

BJD MLAs disrupt Odisha assembly over alleged 'fertiliser scarcity'

The party MLAs, holding placards and banners highlighting the fertiliser crisis and farmers' distress in the state, trooped into the well of the House and demanded a full-fledged discussion on issue

Death toll rises to 4 in car accident at MP's Chhindwara involving 7 sadhus

The car had plunged into a well after a tyre burst in on Friday evening near Tendni Khurd on Betul Road, some 60 kilometres from the district headquarters

Four swept away in two rain-related incidents in Andhra's Annamayya

Police recovered the bodies on Saturday, and cases have been registered over these deaths

US ends temporary protection for Syrians, orders departures within 60 days

Trump, a Republican, has repeatedly sought to roll back protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants, including many who have lived and worked legally in the US for decades

Woman finds eight diamonds worth several lakh at mine in MP's Panna

Rachna Goldar, a local resident in her 50s, found eight precious stones with a total weight of 2.53 carats, six of which are of high quality

$100K H-1B fee may reduce new applications, boost offshoring: Mohandas Pai

Pai pointed out that the impact will be "limited" for now, as it only affects new applications, and existing H-1B visas are "safe"

PM Modi holds roadshow in Bhavnagar, inaugurates ₹34,200 crore projects

As part of the maritime sector initiatives, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 7,870 crore, including the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock

India's space ambitions strengthen national safety: Isro chief Narayanan

Isro chairman Dr V Narayanan said India's space missions - from Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan - strengthen national security, advance science, and pave the way for a crewed lunar landing by 2040

Defence indigenisation, procurement top goals for govt: Defence Secy

The Blueprint Discourse: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India is accelerating defence indigenisation, boosting private sector role and strategic autonomy; budget not a constraint

Rail blockade by Kurmis hits Jharkhand train services, key routes disrupted

Protestors of Adivasi Kurmi Samaj blocked tracks at Rai, Parasnath, and Chandrpura demanding ST status and Kurmali language in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule

HC approves Glocal-UpHealth settlement in $110 mn arbitration dispute

Under the settlement, Glocal will receive $37.5 million from UpHealth's liquidation and pay $10 million to acquire remaining equity, netting a $27.5 million gain

MMRDA temporarily halts Mumbai monorail for upgrades, fleet overhaul

Earlier, on September 17, the MMRDA had decided to suspend monorail services to improve the monorail service system and prepare it for future needs

$1 million for 10 H-1B visa workers: What Trump's order means for US firms

Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 citing US job losses, but experts say mass displacement is a myth, with 96% of US software developers employed

Mercury to rise in Delhi as monsoon retreats; rains wreak havoc in Solapur

Southwest monsoon lingers across India; floods, crop losses, and gusty winds reported, with IMD forecasting thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall in select regions

India women vs Australia women 3rd ODI playing 11, timing, live streaming

The live streaming of the third ODI match between India Women and Australia Women will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Need 100K startups, shorter acquisition cycles in defence: Rajinder Bhatia

Kalyani Group's defence head Rajinder Singh Bhatia highlighted the need for scaling startups, embracing civilian tech for defence, and shortening acquisition cycles

$100k H-1B visa fee: Microsoft asks employees to stay in US, not travel out

In the email, sent to its employees, Microsoft also asks those who are outside the US and with H1-B and H4 visas to return to the country immediately