China Will Be “High On Agenda” At Quad Summit: White House
As the Quad leaders prepare to gather in Wilmington, Delaware, for the upcoming summit, China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific is set to be a central topic of discussion. Read More.
Canada Further Reduces Study And Work Permits For Foreign Nationals
Canada has announced further cuts to the number of study permits for foreign students and introduced stricter criteria for work permits as part of efforts to limit temporary residents. The government announced on Wednesday, amid increasing public debate on the issue. Read More.
Protesting Doctors To Resume Emergency Services From Saturday; OPD Strike To Continue
After weeks of intense protests, the West Bengal Junior Doctors Front announced on Thursday evening that they would call off their strike and return to work on Saturday. The protests initially erupted following the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, sparking outrage across the state. Read More.
Fact Check: Don’t Fall For This Deepfake Video Of Virat Kolhi Endorsing Betting App
A viral video featuring Indian cricket star Virat Kohli promoting an app, Aviator, is making the rounds on social media. The video, which has the logo of the prominent Indian news channel Aaj Tak, starts with a familiar TV journalist reporting on or endorsing Aviator. Kohli himself then encourages viewers to invest in the app, promising significant returns with minimal effort. Read More.
