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India Moves to Amend Phone Integration Order, Court Upholds Teacher Job Cancellations, US Pauses Some Immigration, MH370 Search Resumes

Officials frame the moves as reassessments to address security risks.

Overview

  • Indian officials say consultations with citizen groups and device makers are underway to revise the Sanchar Saathi phone‑integration mandate after public backlash.
  • The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed its 2023 decision cancelling 32,000 primary teacher appointments in West Bengal, citing recruitment irregularities.
  • IndiGo reported large operational disruptions with over 100 flights cancelled due to crew shortages and technical issues, and said it is working to stabilise schedules.
  • US authorities temporarily paused immigration applications from countries on the travel‑ban list while updated security assessments are conducted.
  • Malaysia approved a renewed deep‑sea search for missing flight MH370 following new indications presented by exploration firms willing to undertake the effort.