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Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Amazon has confirmed that it is laying off 100 employees from its Devices and Services division in a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and improving team efficiency. The affected units include some of Amazon’s most recognizable brands such as the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox, the company’s autonomous vehicle initiative. The announcement was made by Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt, who explained that the decis

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15 May 2025 02:46 AM

Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Amazon has confirmed that it is laying off 100 employees from its Devices and Services division in a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and improving team efficiency. The affected units include some of Amazon’s most recognizable brands such as the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox, the company’s autonomous vehicle initiative. The announcement was made by Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt, who explained that the decis

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Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

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14 May 2025 04:02 AM

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

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India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

In a continuing effort to protect its citizens from job scam networks in Southeast Asia, the Government of India has successfully repatriated four more Indian nationals trapped in the notorious Myawaddy cyber-scam compounds along the Myanmar–Thailand border. The Embassy of India in Yangon announced that it worked closely with Myanmar authorities to facilitate exit permits and bring the individuals safely from Hpa-An to Yangon, before flying them back to India. These individu

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18 Apr 2025 07:16 AM

India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

In a continuing effort to protect its citizens from job scam networks in Southeast Asia, the Government of India has successfully repatriated four more Indian nationals trapped in the notorious Myawaddy cyber-scam compounds along the Myanmar–Thailand border. The Embassy of India in Yangon announced that it worked closely with Myanmar authorities to facilitate exit permits and bring the individuals safely from Hpa-An to Yangon, before flying them back to India. These individu

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Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

More than 250 passengers, including several Indian nationals, have been stranded for over 30 hours at Diyarbakir Airport in southeastern Turkey following an emergency landing by a Virgin Atlantic flight. The aircraft, operating under flight number VS358, had departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:40 a.m. local time on April 2 and was due to arrive in Mumbai at 1:40 a.m. IST on April 3. However, a medical emergency on board forced the aircraft to divert and land unexpectedly at Diyarba

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04 Apr 2025 03:08 AM

Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

More than 250 passengers, including several Indian nationals, have been stranded for over 30 hours at Diyarbakir Airport in southeastern Turkey following an emergency landing by a Virgin Atlantic flight. The aircraft, operating under flight number VS358, had departed London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:40 a.m. local time on April 2 and was due to arrive in Mumbai at 1:40 a.m. IST on April 3. However, a medical emergency on board forced the aircraft to divert and land unexpectedly at Diyarba

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U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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02 Apr 2025 08:54 AM

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

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Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently confirmed the successful repatriation of over 500 Indian nationals who had fallen victim to fake job offers in Myanmar and Thailand. According to the MEA, 266 Indians were repatriated on Tuesday by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, following the return of 283 Indians on Monday. These individuals were reportedly rescued from cybercrime scam centres operating along the Myanmar-Thailand border. The MEA, through its spokesperson Randhir Jai

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12 Mar 2025 08:24 AM

Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently confirmed the successful repatriation of over 500 Indian nationals who had fallen victim to fake job offers in Myanmar and Thailand. According to the MEA, 266 Indians were repatriated on Tuesday by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, following the return of 283 Indians on Monday. These individuals were reportedly rescued from cybercrime scam centres operating along the Myanmar-Thailand border. The MEA, through its spokesperson Randhir Jai

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India Resumes Embassy Operations in North Korea to Strengthen Ties

India’s focus has largely been on strengthening its ties in the east, particularly under the Act East policy. While the global attention often centers on the Middle East and Europe, India has quietly turned its focus to the Korean Peninsula, particularly North Korea. This effort has been marked by caution, with diplomatic relations being conducted discreetly and behind the scenes. In July 2021, India temporarily closed its embassy in Pyongyang due to COVID-19, and the entire staff was r

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17 Dec 2024 10:43 AM

India Resumes Embassy Operations in North Korea to Strengthen Ties

India’s focus has largely been on strengthening its ties in the east, particularly under the Act East policy. While the global attention often centers on the Middle East and Europe, India has quietly turned its focus to the Korean Peninsula, particularly North Korea. This effort has been marked by caution, with diplomatic relations being conducted discreetly and behind the scenes. In July 2021, India temporarily closed its embassy in Pyongyang due to COVID-19, and the entire staff was r

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Indian Embassy in Beijing Mandates Registration for Nationals in China

In a significant update for Indian nationals in China, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has mandated that all citizens residing in the country must register with the mission to avail themselves of future consular services. This advisory, issued on Thursday, is particularly important for students and other expatriates who require assistance from the embassy. To streamline the process, the embassy has provided multiple options for registration. Indians can reg

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26 Sep 2024 11:56 AM

Indian Embassy in Beijing Mandates Registration for Nationals in China

In a significant update for Indian nationals in China, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has mandated that all citizens residing in the country must register with the mission to avail themselves of future consular services. This advisory, issued on Thursday, is particularly important for students and other expatriates who require assistance from the embassy. To streamline the process, the embassy has provided multiple options for registration. Indians can reg

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Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

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India Resumes Embassy Operations in North Korea to Strengthen Ties

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Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Amazon Lays Off 100 Employees in Alexa, Zoox Units

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

Big Update: US F-1 Visa Appointments for India Start May 20—All You Need to Know

India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

India Rescues Citizens Trapped in Cyber-Scam Centers on Myanmar–Thailand Border

Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

Over 250 Stranded at Turkey’s Diyarbakir Airport After Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

U.S. Embassy Romania Updates Visa Rules: Matching DS-160 Barcode Required from April 7

Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

Over 500 Indians Rescued from Fake Job Scam in Myanmar and Thailand

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India Resumes Embassy Operations in North Korea to Strengthen Ties

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