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US Freezes PERM Applications; Indian IT Firms Likely Unaffected

The US Department of Labor has suspended new and pending PERM labor certification applications involving six major Indian IT firms: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Cognizant, and Capgemini. The suspension's duration and treatment of completed applications remain unclear. Kotak Institutional Equities reports this move is unlikely to significantly impact these companies' operations or earnings due to increased local hiring in the US, reducing reliance on work visas.

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44-Year-Old Mother Wins Two British Bodybuilding Titles

Danielle Cooper, a 44-year-old mother of two, won two British bodybuilding titles after starting the sport at age 40. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition, walking, and mindset for women aiming to achieve fitness goals. Cooper advises making nutrition the foundation and increasing daily physical activities such as walking to improve fitness.

Economic Times·

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Richa Chadha Shares Makeup Tips to Avoid Facial Recognition at Protests

Actress Richa Chadha shared a makeup tutorial on October 11 to help protesters avoid facial recognition cameras during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests demand his resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Chadha urged protesters to stay safe, peaceful, and carry pepper spray amid heightened security and detentions in Delhi.

News18 Movies··Delhi

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Riyadh Airport Shutdown Extended After Deadly Houthi Attacks

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed following deadly Houthi attacks last week that killed at least 18 people, including 13 in the deadliest strike on October 10. Saudi authorities extended the suspension to verify the safety and operational readiness of the airport facilities. No date has been given for resuming operations.

Hindu World··Riyadh

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How Wedding Insurance Protects Advance Payments

Wedding planning involves large budgets, often ₹20 lakh to over ₹1 crore, with significant non-refundable advance payments to vendors like venues, caterers, and decorators. Unforeseen events such as severe weather, vendor failures, medical emergencies, or travel disruptions can cause delays or cancellations, risking these advance payments. Wedding insurance helps families manage financial losses by covering such unexpected disruptions, especially for destination weddings requiring extensive coordination.

News18 Business·

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Ex-Army Chief Ved Malik Warns Against Relying on Elon Musk's Starlink

Former Indian Army Chief Ved Malik expressed concerns about depending on foreign-owned telecom systems like Elon Musk's Starlink, citing past US sanctions during the Kargil War and recent trade restrictions. Malik, who led the army during the 1999 Kargil conflict, emphasized national security risks and advised against reliance on foreign telecom infrastructure in India.

Mint·

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