Glance at Globe: From IT majors getting barred from green card filing to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, a news round up
PTC News Desk: US H-1B crackdown: Tata, Infosys, Cognizant among 8 IT firms barred from Green Card filing
In a major setback for Indians, the United States has suspended several major companies, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro and HCL, from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM). The move could delay green card applications for Indian employees working in the US on H-1B visas. The US government said the decision was aimed at protecting American jobs, arguing that hiring foreign workers through such programmes could affect employment opportunities for US citizens. Read full news here
US plans to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter, first military execution in 90 years
The Pentagon has announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people and injured 32 others in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, will be livestreamed. This would be the first US military execution in more than 65 years and the first military firing-squad execution since World War II. The Army has scheduled Hasan’s execution for December 3 at Fort Hood. He was convicted of killing 13 unarmed soldiers at the military base in 2009. Read complete news here
Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight to hold war criminals accountable
Former South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award in Oslo on Friday. The committee honoured Pillay for her work in support of peace and international law. In its statement, it said she played a key role in making sure that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are brought to justice. Read complete news here
CJP protest tomorrow: Delhi turns into fortress; 57 metro stations to remain shut, Delhi-bound trains cancelled
The Delhi Police have refused to let the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) hold its planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10. Restrictions have also been put in place across the New Delhi district for Saturday. Follow for all the LIVE UPDATES
Nana Patekar death: Goa Police register case of unnatural death, claim 'he was brought dead to hospital'
Goa Police have registered an Unnatural Death (UD) case following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, and further investigation is underway, ANI reported. Panaji Police registered the case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). According to police records, the actor was brought dead to the casualty ward of Manipal Hospital in Bambolim from his residence at Ocean Park, Dona Paula. Police officers visited the hospital, spoke to the attending doctor and informed senior officials about the matter. The case has been officially registered as UD No. 62/2026. Police Sub-Inspector Nitin Naik is conducting the further inquiry. Read complete news here
Gaurav Yadav appointed regular Punjab DGP, four years after additional charge
In a major administrative development, the Punjab government has officially appointed Gaurav Yadav, IPS (RR: 1992), as the Director General of Police (Head of Police Force), Punjab. Yadav on Friday was appointed regular Director General of Police, Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann gave principal nod for his appointment as permanent police chief after over four years of an additional-charge arrangement. The decision was taken after considering a panel sent by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, through a letter dated July 1, 2026. Read complete news here
SC judge Justice Sheel Nagu recuses from hearing Punjab govt's plea challenging CBI probe into corruption allegations
Supreme Court judge Justice Sheel Nagu on Friday recused from hearing the Punjab government's plea against CBI investigation into corruption allegations against people linked to the AAP-led government and submit a report within two months. The Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear the Punjab government's challenge to the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing a CBI investigation into alleged corruption involving Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Read complete news here
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