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US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and Other Visa Holders After Job Loss
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary visa holders to remain in the US after job loss to find new employment or arrange departure. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) argues this change would restore a direct link between visa status and employment, reducing administrative burdens. The proposal affects multiple visa categories and could significantly impact Indian technology professionals, who constitute a large share of H-1B holders. The rule is subject to a 60-day public comment period before potential finalization.
25 Years Since 9/11: Impact on US Security and Global Counterterrorism
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaeda hijackers crashed planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks reshaped US national security, foreign policy, and global counterterrorism efforts, leading to the prolonged 'War on Terror' including wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. While Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011, the legacy of 9/11 continues to influence security policies, international relations, and public memory worldwide.
India-Afghanistan 1st T20I to Proceed as Scheduled Despite BRICS Summit Security Concerns
The first T20I match between India and Afghanistan, scheduled for September 13 at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, faced potential rescheduling due to security and traffic concerns linked to the BRICS Summit held on September 12-13. Delhi Traffic Police requested the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) to postpone the match, citing challenges in managing VVIP movements and crowd control. However, after discussions, the DDCA confirmed the match will proceed as planned, with assurances of adequate security and traffic arrangements from authorities. The three-match series will continue on September 15 and 17 at the same venue.