Hurricane Isaias struck near Destin, Florida, on October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds. Two deaths were reported in Florida and Alabama, while power outages and damage affected Gulf Coast communities. Forecasters warned of continued flash flooding inland. Hurricane Isaias left at least two people dead and caused extensive damage after making landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday, October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 1

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos believes artificial intelligence could transform employment by improving productivity and allowing people to work fewer days while earning enough to support their families. He also discussed AI-driven job changes, Amazon layoffs, engineering innovation and America's competition with China in space exploration. Jeff Bezos Predicts Three-Day Workweeks With AI Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has suggested that advances in artificial inte

Tata Consultancy Services has withheld quarterly variable pay from employees at the C3A grade and above after missing internal targets for the September quarter. The decision comes as the company reported its weakest sequential September-quarter revenue growth in three years, even as annualised AI revenue rose sharply. TCS Withholds Variable Pay From Senior Employees TCS will pay no quarterly variable allowance (QVA) to employees in the C3A grade and above for the July

Three Missouri residents have received prison sentences for their roles in a forced labor case involving an Indian national who came to the United States for education. Venkatesh Sattaru was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison. Nikhil Penmatsa received a 37-month sentence, and Sravan Penumetcha received a 30-month sentence. Victim Was Forced to Work and Faced Abuse The victim was Sattaru’s cousin, who arrived in St. Louis on December 16, 2022. Acc

At least eight people were taken to hospitals after severe turbulence struck an Avianca flight travelling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York on Friday, October 9. The Airbus A320 diverted to Miami International Airport, where it landed at about 3:30 a.m. New York-Bound Flight Diverts to Miami The flight left Medellín at about 10:40 p.m. local time on Thursday, bound for New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. It changed course after encountering

US Vice President JD Vance has raised doubts about the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas. The JD Vance Hasan livestream controversy follows an announcement that Hasan faces execution by firing squad on December 3, 2026. Pentagon Plan Faces Uncertainty

The USS Lincoln 321-day deployment ended in San Diego on October 8, 2026, after months of US military operations against Iran. The homecoming brought relief to families but also renewed concerns over eight reported suicide attempts, food supplies and sailors' mental health. USS Lincoln Homecoming Ends Record Deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln returned

Hurricane Isaias hits Florida's Gulf Coast near Destin on October 9, 2026, bringing 105 mph winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rainfall. The Category 2 hurricane triggered evacuations across Florida and Alabama, while officials warned of coastal flooding and hazardous conditions inland. Storm Surge Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast Hurricane Isaias ma

The Trump Nobel Peace Prize 2026 controversy intensified after Navi Pillay won the award. At a New York rally, Trump criticised the Nobel Committee, defended his war claims and issued a sharp warning to Iran amid growing international tensions. Trump Nobel Snub Sparks Criticism of Norway US President Donald Trump sharply criticised the 2026 Nobel Peace

The US PERM suspension announced October 8, 2026, affects eight technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and TCS. The Department of Labor has stopped accepting new and processing pending labor certification applications involving these employers, leaving affected foreign workers facing delays. The United States has suspended eight major technology and IT services companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), restricting their ability to sponsor

Foreign workers and international students in the United States are facing increased uncertainty as the Trump administration expands immigration enforcement involving employment-based green cards, H-1B visas, J-1 exchange programs and student work authorization. For employees affected by the temporary suspension of PERM processing at eight companies, one of the biggest concerns is a potential delay in the employment-based green card process. Immigration attorneys say the impact coul

PERM labor certification is a key step in many employer-sponsored US green card applications. This guide explains how employers obtain prevailing wage determinations, recruit US workers, file Form ETA-9089 and proceed toward EB-2 or EB-3 permanent residency sponsorship. inistered by the US Department of Labor (DOL), the program helps ensure that hiring a foreign worker will not disadvantage qualified American workers. PERM is generally required for many E

Jewar Airport renamed Narendra Modi International Airport after the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the proposal. CM Yogi Adityanath announced the decision, highlighting Noida International Airport's role in improving Delhi-NCR connectivity. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the renaming of Noida International Airport in Jewar as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the decision on Friday, October 9, 202

The Delhi CJP protest planned for October 10 has prompted major security measures. Police have denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering and proposed Delhi Metro restrictions at 57 stations amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.   Delhi Police Deny CJP Protest, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi is preparing for major security restrictions ahead of a planned protest by

The Musk Ambani Starlink row has triggered backlash on X, with some Indian users posting subscription cancellations. Elon Musk’s claim about powerful business interests blocking Starlink also drew Rahul Gandhi into the debate over the company’s delayed India launch. Musk Ambani Starlink row intensifies as users post X cancellations The dispute over Starlink’s delayed India launch has widened into a political and social-media contro

The 2026 Atlantic first hurricane finally formed as Isaias strengthened on October 7, ending a record delay of more than four months. The Atlantic season had already produced nine named storms, but none had reached hurricane strength, while Fay came closest before falling short. Isaias becomes first hurricane of unusually quiet 2026 season Hurricane Isaias has become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, ending an extraordinar

AI influence ops linked to Russia and Iran used ChatGPT to support fake journalists, a false-front think tank and geopolitical propaganda. OpenAI says it banned the accounts after identifying deceptive personas, planted articles, social comments and anti-Ukraine messaging across online platforms. OpenAI disrupts Russia and Iran influence operations using ChatGPT OpenAI says it has disrupted two covert influence operations originating fro

Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, rejecting reports that its fighter jets joined combat operations. The controversy comes as the Makkah pact deepens Saudi defence cooperation with Pakistan and Turkiye amid escalating missile and drone attacks. Pakistan denies PAF strikes against Yemen’s Houthis Pakistan has rejected reports that its air force is carrying out strikes against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, calli

The US PERM suspension affecting Microsoft, Infosys, TCS and five other technology firms has raised questions about changing employers. H-1B workers may qualify for job portability, but transferring jobs can require new green card sponsorship. Approved I-140 petitions may offer protections. Indian technology professionals affected by the US government's suspension of eight companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) may still be able to change em

The US PERM suspension announced on October 8, 2026, has halted processing of pending labor certification applications involving eight major technology companies. Indian H-1B workers pursuing employment-based green cards could face delays, while questions remain about existing applications. The US government's decision to suspend eight technology companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) has created uncertainty for foreign professionals awaitin