The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt business during the crucial festive season, including Navratri and Diwali. Current demonstrations have led to a significant decline in customer footfall and overall business activity. The organization has proposed a permanent protest zone outside central Delhi to mitigate these issues.

Byelections held in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram, besides Thattanchavady in Puducherry

Dhananjay Rai, a head constable of the Rapid Action of Force (RAF), sustained minor injuries after an unidentified person hurled a grenade at a CAPF outpost in Imphal on Thursday. The head constable hailed from Uttar Pradesh. He was taken to JNIMS hospital for treatment and was later discharged. Police have undertaken inspections and frisking operations in the area.

Dhananjay Rai, a head constable of the Rapid Action of Force (RAF), sustained minor injuries after an unidentified person hurled a grenade at a CAPF outpost in Imphal on Thursday. The head constable hailed from Uttar Pradesh. He was taken to JNIMS hospital for treatment and was later discharged. Police have undertaken inspections and frisking operations in the area.

Pramila Jayapal criticized the Trump administration's decision to suspend Microsoft from a Green Card program. The administration argues this move protects American jobs by limiting foreign employment. Jayapal contended that this undermines legal immigration, adversely affecting many skilled professionals. She emphasized that changes should strengthen immigration pathways rather than restrict them. This decision may hinder America's innovation capabilities by targeting companies that rely on skilled foreign workers.

After an unprecedented deployment of over 10 months, the USS Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay recently. Families eagerly awaited the arrival of their loved ones, with many sailors meeting their newborns for the first time. While the Navy initially downplayed issues aboard the carrier, some crew members faced food shortages during their mission. The deployment involved extensive combat operations and significant missions in the Middle East.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge outlined potential challenges for India's IT sector due to the US suspension. This suspension may increase operational costs and reduce flexibility for Indian IT companies in the United States. Kharge suggested that more high-value work might remain in India due to difficulties in relocating engineers. He emphasized the need for India to be prepared for this shifting landscape in technology operations.