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Get the appGetJD Vance referred to H-1B visa holders as 'bonded laborers,' sparking a strong response from India, which reminded the US of its colonial past. The US minister claimed they are 'cutting off the head of the snake,' while India called Vance's remarks insulting. Former HCL CEO also commented on US green card issues amid concerns about shifting work from America to India.
Aaj Tak·
PoliticsActivist Sonam Wangchuk expressed support for the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 but said he cannot attend due to preparations for winter. He highlighted his work on artificial glaciers and glacial lake flood security in the Himalayas. Wangchuk urged protesters to remain peaceful and quoted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, hoping they won't let Baapu down.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
SportsIn the second T20 match of the series, Sanju Samson responded to criticism with a powerful innings, scoring a fifty in just 21 balls and helping India achieve a strong start with 79 runs in the powerplay. Previously, he had scored only 11 runs in the first match played in Lucknow, which India won by eight wickets.
Aaj Tak··Ranchi
PoliticsJNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, terminated amid a sexual harassment inquiry, has questioned the inquiry process and cited the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. He stated he was not given the inquiry report or recommendations and challenged how action was taken without informing him. He denied 'sex-for-marks' allegations and demanded proof of the claims.
News18··New Delhi
SportsManikanta Hoblidhar made a strong comeback from a hamstring injury by winning the men’s 100m final in 10.25 seconds at the National Open Athletics Championships held at JLN Stadium. The Karnataka sprinter had previously set national records but missed major events like the Commonwealth and Asian Games due to his injury. He expressed hope for better future performances.
HT Sports··New Delhi
PoliticsIn Mandya, members of Raitha Sangha and Kannada Sene protested against the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's recommendation to release 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. They blocked the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway and demanded a CBI inquiry into the Manmul milk powder scam. Protesters highlighted water scarcity in KRS dam and urged compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for drought-affected farmers.
Deccan Herald··Mandya
Aaj Tak·
JD Vance referred to H-1B visa holders as 'bonded laborers,' sparking a strong response from India, which reminded the US of its colonial past. The US minister claimed they are 'cutting off the head of the snake,' while India called Vance's remarks insulting. Former HCL CEO also commented on US green card issues amid concerns about shifting work from America to India.
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