Despite West Bengal raising threshold, India achieves big dip in extreme poverty

In the U.S., the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, crucial for international graduates, faces mounting legal challenges led by Jessica Vaughan and Joseph Edlow, who argue that it operates outside congressional approval and fosters regulatory chaos. With over 540,000 work authorizations in FY2023, they claim OPT enables exploitation and undermines immigration law, threatening the future of nearly 200,000 international students, primarily from India. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The future of the Optional...

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade for Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu, especially after the Hawks acquired Kristaps Porziņģis, which may reduce Okongwu's role. His team-friendly contract and skills in defense and rebounding could bolster the Lakers' frontcourt, but acquiring him may complicate their rotation and financial situation given recent additions like Deandre Ayton. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade for Atlanta Hawks center...

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) criticized recent media reports on the Air India Flight 171 crash as "premature and speculative," emphasizing that investigations of this nature require time. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report indicating an engine failure shortly after takeoff and warned against spreading unverified information, asserting that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US National Transportation Safety...

Colorectal cancer poses a growing health threat globally, particularly among younger populations, making early screenings starting at age 45 essential for prevention. Adopting a healthy lifestyle—including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol—can significantly reduce risk, with the most effective protection coming from a combination of these habits. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Colorectal cancer is a sickness that more people are getting, especially younger ones, but eating healthy...

In a landmark decision, a Kalyani court in Bengal sentenced nine scammers to life imprisonment for extorting Rs 1 crore through 'digital arrest' threats, labeling their actions as "economic terrorism." The gang, responsible for defrauding 108 individuals across India, was apprehended with strong digital evidence, and the case involved testimonies from 29 witnesses over a five-month trial. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In a landmark case, a court in Bengal sentenced nine scammers...

About the AuthorMohd DilshadMohammad Dilshad, a former retail manager, transitioned into journalism driven by passion and has over a decade of experience in various news channels and print media. As a senior correspondent, he focuses on crime, politics, education, and human-interest stories in the Agra/Aligarh region.Read More Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Mohammad Dilshad used to manage a store but now tells important news stories about crime, politics, and schools in his community....