Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.
Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog
Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.
Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog
US stock futures rise after Trump announces UK trade deal and AI chip rollback
Stock futures rose sharply on Thursday following an announcement from President Donald Trump that the United States and the United Kingdom have finalized a major trade agreement. This development sparked enthusiasm across Wall Street, especially in technology stocks, and contributed to a strong premarket rally. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 303 points, a 0.7% increase, while futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq
US stock futures rise after Trump announces UK trade deal and AI chip rollback
Stock futures rose sharply on Thursday following an announcement from President Donald Trump that the United States and the United Kingdom have finalized a major trade agreement. This development sparked enthusiasm across Wall Street, especially in technology stocks, and contributed to a strong premarket rally. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 303 points, a 0.7% increase, while futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq
Illinois Tech Becomes First US University to Open Campus in India
In a groundbreaking development for Indian higher education, the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has received official approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a degree-granting campus in India. The Chicago-based university’s Mumbai campus is set to open in 2026, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in computer science, engineering, and business. This makes Illinois Tech the first US university to receive UGC approval under India&rsq
Illinois Tech Becomes First US University to Open Campus in India
In a groundbreaking development for Indian higher education, the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has received official approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a degree-granting campus in India. The Chicago-based university’s Mumbai campus is set to open in 2026, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in computer science, engineering, and business. This makes Illinois Tech the first US university to receive UGC approval under India&rsq
Google Lays Off 200 Employees in Global Business Unit Overhaul
In a continuing wave of restructuring efforts across the tech industry, Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, a division responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer operations. This development comes as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and the development of large-scale data center infrastructure, signaling a strategic redirection of its resources. The layoffs, first reported by The Information and la
Google Lays Off 200 Employees in Global Business Unit Overhaul
In a continuing wave of restructuring efforts across the tech industry, Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, a division responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer operations. This development comes as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and the development of large-scale data center infrastructure, signaling a strategic redirection of its resources. The layoffs, first reported by The Information and la
WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO
Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs
WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO
Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs
F-1 students file class action lawsuit over SEVIS policy changes by US immigration agencies
A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen
F-1 students file class action lawsuit over SEVIS policy changes by US immigration agencies
A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen
2025: Big Tech Under Fire as Meta, Apple, and Google Face Historic Antitrust Battles
The year 2025 has already become a defining chapter in the history of global technology regulation. Once considered too powerful to be challenged, companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are now being pulled into intense legal battles that threaten to alter the very core of their operations. With their massive influence and trillion-dollar valuations, these tech giants are under scrutiny like never before, as governments and regulators across the globe seek to rein in what many see as unchecke
2025: Big Tech Under Fire as Meta, Apple, and Google Face Historic Antitrust Battles
The year 2025 has already become a defining chapter in the history of global technology regulation. Once considered too powerful to be challenged, companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are now being pulled into intense legal battles that threaten to alter the very core of their operations. With their massive influence and trillion-dollar valuations, these tech giants are under scrutiny like never before, as governments and regulators across the globe seek to rein in what many see as unchecke
Sundar Pichai Opposes Breaking Up Google in Court as Antitrust Case Enters Remedies Phase
As the landmark antitrust case against Google moves into its remedies phase, the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai has taken the stand to argue against proposed penalties that could drastically reshape the tech giant. Among the most significant proposals from the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is the possibility of breaking up Google including forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser and share user data and search results with competitors. The case, initially filed by the DoJ in 2020, c
Sundar Pichai Opposes Breaking Up Google in Court as Antitrust Case Enters Remedies Phase
As the landmark antitrust case against Google moves into its remedies phase, the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai has taken the stand to argue against proposed penalties that could drastically reshape the tech giant. Among the most significant proposals from the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is the possibility of breaking up Google including forcing the company to sell its Chrome browser and share user data and search results with competitors. The case, initially filed by the DoJ in 2020, c
Intel to Lay Off 20% of Workforce as New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Begins Major Company Restructuring
In a bold and sweeping move that signals a major shift in strategy, Intel Corporation is reportedly planning to lay off 20 percent of its global workforce. The decision, expected to be formally announced this week, marks the first significant restructuring initiative under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took charge in March this year. The news, reported by Bloomberg, indicates a new era for the once-dominant chipmaker as it seeks to reclaim its position in a rapidly changing semiconducto
Intel to Lay Off 20% of Workforce as New CEO Lip-Bu Tan Begins Major Company Restructuring
In a bold and sweeping move that signals a major shift in strategy, Intel Corporation is reportedly planning to lay off 20 percent of its global workforce. The decision, expected to be formally announced this week, marks the first significant restructuring initiative under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took charge in March this year. The news, reported by Bloomberg, indicates a new era for the once-dominant chipmaker as it seeks to reclaim its position in a rapidly changing semiconducto
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu
Federal Judge Reinstates SEVIS Status for Ohio State Ph.D. Student After Visa Record Deletion
An Indian Ph.D. student studying agricultural engineering at Ohio State University has had her international student status temporarily reinstated by a federal judge after the federal government revoked her SEVIS record without prior notice. This development comes amid growing concern over recent removals of student visa records that have impacted students across the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon L. Marbley issued a ruling last week that reinstates the stu
Florida and Other Red States Reject Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants
When drivers enter a new state in the U.S., they’re often met with a cheerful "Welcome to…" sign, a longstanding gesture symbolizing hospitality and openness. However, for undocumented immigrants carrying certain types of out-of-state driver's licenses, the message is becoming increasingly unwelcoming. A growing number of Republican-led states are now invalidating driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states, reflecting a widening divide
Florida and Other Red States Reject Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants
When drivers enter a new state in the U.S., they’re often met with a cheerful "Welcome to…" sign, a longstanding gesture symbolizing hospitality and openness. However, for undocumented immigrants carrying certain types of out-of-state driver's licenses, the message is becoming increasingly unwelcoming. A growing number of Republican-led states are now invalidating driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states, reflecting a widening divide
Deputy and Suspect Injured in Houston Courthouse Shootout, Authorities Say
A shootout erupted Monday afternoon in downtown Houston near a family courthouse, injuring a veteran deputy and a male suspect, both of whom are now in stable condition, according to authorities. The incident began around 12:20 p.m. when deputies received a report of a man brandishing a weapon while walking from the Harris County Civil Courthouse toward the nearby Family Law Center, said Carl Shaw, Assistant Chief Deputy of the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, during a press
Deputy and Suspect Injured in Houston Courthouse Shootout, Authorities Say
A shootout erupted Monday afternoon in downtown Houston near a family courthouse, injuring a veteran deputy and a male suspect, both of whom are now in stable condition, according to authorities. The incident began around 12:20 p.m. when deputies received a report of a man brandishing a weapon while walking from the Harris County Civil Courthouse toward the nearby Family Law Center, said Carl Shaw, Assistant Chief Deputy of the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, during a press
Over 130 International Students Sue Trump Admin Over Visa Revocations in SEVIS Crackdown
A growing number of international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully revoking their student visas and abruptly terminating their records from the government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database. According to court filings, more than 130 students are now plaintiffs in the legal action, which alleges serious breaches of immigration protocol and due process. The original lawsuit was f
Over 130 International Students Sue Trump Admin Over Visa Revocations in SEVIS Crackdown
A growing number of international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully revoking their student visas and abruptly terminating their records from the government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database. According to court filings, more than 130 students are now plaintiffs in the legal action, which alleges serious breaches of immigration protocol and due process. The original lawsuit was f
Trump Faces Legal Backlash Over Proposal to Deport U.S. Citizens Convicted of Crimes
A controversial proposal by Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism from constitutional scholars, legal analysts, and civil rights advocates after he suggested that U.S. citizens convicted of crimes should be deported to foreign countries, including El Salvador. The idea, mentioned during a recent meeting with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, has been widely condemned as unconstitutional and without legal basis under existing immigration law. Trump, during his remarks, focused
Trump Faces Legal Backlash Over Proposal to Deport U.S. Citizens Convicted of Crimes
A controversial proposal by Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism from constitutional scholars, legal analysts, and civil rights advocates after he suggested that U.S. citizens convicted of crimes should be deported to foreign countries, including El Salvador. The idea, mentioned during a recent meeting with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, has been widely condemned as unconstitutional and without legal basis under existing immigration law. Trump, during his remarks, focused
Federal Judge Denies Injunction on Immigration Enforcement at Religious Sites
A federal judge has declined a request to block immigration enforcement operations at religious institutions, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the balance between national immigration policy and religious freedom. The ruling was delivered by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., who determined that the plaintiffs—over two dozen religious organizations representing Christian and Jewish communities—did not demonstrate sufficient gro
Federal Judge Denies Injunction on Immigration Enforcement at Religious Sites
A federal judge has declined a request to block immigration enforcement operations at religious institutions, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the balance between national immigration policy and religious freedom. The ruling was delivered by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., who determined that the plaintiffs—over two dozen religious organizations representing Christian and Jewish communities—did not demonstrate sufficient gro
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Behind Defamation Suits Against Fox News, Lindell
In a controversial move stirring legal and political debate, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order targeting Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey, the firm that previously led high-profile defamation lawsuits against Fox News and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over false 2020 election claims. The order, issued from Trump’s office, directs federal agencies to terminate contracts with Susman Godfrey, citing its alleged engagement in “activities detrimental to
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Behind Defamation Suits Against Fox News, Lindell
In a controversial move stirring legal and political debate, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order targeting Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey, the firm that previously led high-profile defamation lawsuits against Fox News and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over false 2020 election claims. The order, issued from Trump’s office, directs federal agencies to terminate contracts with Susman Godfrey, citing its alleged engagement in “activities detrimental to
Shopify CEO Declares AI Usage Mandatory for Staff, Ties Performance Reviews to AI Integration
The debate around artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human jobs has once again intensified with a bold announcement from Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, who has declared that AI integration is now a mandatory part of the company’s workflow. In a detailed internal memo shared publicly on X (formerly Twitter), Lütke introduced a sweeping change in company policy that could reshape how employees approach work — and even how their performance is measured. In the message, L&uum
Shopify CEO Declares AI Usage Mandatory for Staff, Ties Performance Reviews to AI Integration
The debate around artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human jobs has once again intensified with a bold announcement from Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, who has declared that AI integration is now a mandatory part of the company’s workflow. In a detailed internal memo shared publicly on X (formerly Twitter), Lütke introduced a sweeping change in company policy that could reshape how employees approach work — and even how their performance is measured. In the message, L&uum
Startup Leaders Defend India’s Ecosystem After Piyush Goyal Criticizes Focus on Delivery Apps
Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks questioning the direction of India’s startup ecosystem have sparked a wave of reactions from prominent startup leaders and tech entrepreneurs. While addressing an audience, Goyal questioned whether Indian startups are merely focused on "dukaandari"—running shops—by prioritizing delivery services, fantasy sports, and betting platforms, as opposed to Chinese startups that are innovating in areas like electric vehicle
Startup Leaders Defend India’s Ecosystem After Piyush Goyal Criticizes Focus on Delivery Apps
Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks questioning the direction of India’s startup ecosystem have sparked a wave of reactions from prominent startup leaders and tech entrepreneurs. While addressing an audience, Goyal questioned whether Indian startups are merely focused on "dukaandari"—running shops—by prioritizing delivery services, fantasy sports, and betting platforms, as opposed to Chinese startups that are innovating in areas like electric vehicle
Ex-California Police Officer Wins $10M in Harassment Lawsuit
A former California police officer, Ashley Cummins, has been awarded $10 million in damages after a San Diego jury ruled in her favor in a workplace harassment and discrimination lawsuit. Cummins, who served with the National City Police Department (NCPD), alleged that she endured a hostile work environment, systematic discrimination, and repeated harassment based on her gender and sexual orientation. The case, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, highlighted allegatio
Ex-California Police Officer Wins $10M in Harassment Lawsuit
A former California police officer, Ashley Cummins, has been awarded $10 million in damages after a San Diego jury ruled in her favor in a workplace harassment and discrimination lawsuit. Cummins, who served with the National City Police Department (NCPD), alleged that she endured a hostile work environment, systematic discrimination, and repeated harassment based on her gender and sexual orientation. The case, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, highlighted allegatio
Tech Giants Warn H-1B Visa Holders: Avoid Travel Amid Uncertainty in U.S. Immigration Policies
The uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policies has intensified fears among H-1B visa holders, particularly in the technology sector. As concerns grow over potential policy changes under Donald Trump’s administration, major tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have issued warnings to their foreign employees, advising them to avoid international travel. H-1B visas play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, particularly in the tech industry, where they
Tech Giants Warn H-1B Visa Holders: Avoid Travel Amid Uncertainty in U.S. Immigration Policies
The uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policies has intensified fears among H-1B visa holders, particularly in the technology sector. As concerns grow over potential policy changes under Donald Trump’s administration, major tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have issued warnings to their foreign employees, advising them to avoid international travel. H-1B visas play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, particularly in the tech industry, where they









