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'Deeply Offensive': MEA Rebukes JD Vance's 'Indentured Servants' Remark As US Bans Indian Tech Firms From Green Card Programme

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has criticised US Vice President JD Vance's description of H-1B workers, saying language with colonial connotations is "deeply offensive". The statement also responds to the US Department of Labor's suspension of certain tech companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme. What the MEA said The ministry…

'Deeply Offensive': MEA Rebukes JD Vance's 'Indentured Servants' Remark As US Bans Indian Tech Firms From Green Card Programme

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Olowolafe Unveils Devt Blueprint for Ekiti

Founder of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation and Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has unveiled an ambitious development blueprint for Ekiti State, calling for a…

  • Dr. Tunji Olowolafe unveils Ekiti State's development blueprint at 30 Future Summit.
  • Proposes renewable-energy microgrids for all 177 political wards in Ekiti.
  • Calls for vocational education expansion and industry collaboration in curriculum design.

Competition watchdog raids 11 premises

The Competition Commission said on Friday it has raided 11 premises in connection with suspected bid-rigging involving virtual reality equipment contracts worth about HK$10 million.

  • Competition Commission raids 11 premises in HK for alleged VR contract bid-rigging
  • Companies accused of price-fixing, market-sharing, and sharing sensitive info
  • Investigation prompted by complaints about tender documents prepared for cover bidders

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