SpiceJet is now under enhanced surveillance by the DGCA after a special audit on August 7 & 8, 2024, revealed deficiencies in the airline’s engineering. This heightened scrutiny comes amid reports of financial stress and flight cancellations, with increased spot checks and night surveillance planned for ensuring operational safety.
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The IRCC has discontinued its ‘temporary’ policy that let visitors apply for work permits while in Canada as of August 28. Introduced in August 2020 due to COVID-19, this policy was supposed to end in 2025. The change aims to reduce immigrant numbers ahead of upcoming costs and an election.
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Shailesh Lodha, recognized for his role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is mourning the loss of his father, Shyam Singh Lodha. He shared his grief on Instagram, drawing support from fans and colleagues. Lodha, who left the sitcom in 2022 due to conflicts with producer Asit Modi, gained fame for his portrayal of...
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has announced that the state will induct family members of Agniveers who die on duty into the state police force. This initiative makes Jharkhand the first non-BJP-ruled state to support the Agnipath scheme, which the central government says aims to maintain a youthful and fit armed forces.
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India and China discussed the situation along the Line of Actual Control, agreeing to maintain peace in the border regions. They engaged in a forward-looking exchange to narrow differences and resolve outstanding issues. Both sides decided to intensify diplomatic and military contacts, guided by recent meetings of their foreign ministers.
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USCIS has revised its guidelines for international STEM students, enabling limited online courses to meet study requirements and confirming that associate degrees can qualify for OPT. The new policy clarifies transfers between SEVP-certified institutions and outlines the 60-day grace period post-OPT for transitions and applications.
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