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Shanghai’s Changning district became a focal point for global talent and innovation as it hosted the 6th International 3E (Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise) Fair at the Gubei Civic Center on November 8. The event, co-organized by the Changning District Talent Work Leading Group Office, the Changning District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and Hongqiao Neighborhood, brought together international professionals, industry leaders, and experts to explore strategies for fostering talent development and community integration in Shanghai. Since its launch in 2020, the 3E Fair has grown into a cornerstone of Shanghai’s talent recruitment efforts, hosting over 60 events, attracting 5,500 participants, and engaging nearly 300 multinational and local enterprises. This year’s edition introduced several innovative initiatives, including the Hongqiao CoLab, a collaborative platform connecting top universities like Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Tongji University with industry leaders in artificial intelligence and frontier technologies. Additionally, the Hongqiao Top HR Association was established to enhance recruitment coordination among 28 leading enterprises, while the Hongqiao Link project was unveiled to support international families through social networks and community-building efforts. The fair also featured updates on visa facilitation and one-stop services, presented by the Changning Public Security Bureau and the Shanghai Hongqiao Overseas Talent Service Center. Chen Feng, director of Hongqiao Sub-district Office, highlighted the event’s role in driving synergy between talent development and regional growth, solidifying its status as a flagship initiative for Hongqiao and Changning.

In a desperate plea for clean air, dozens of protesters gathered in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding urgent government action to combat the city’s toxic pollution. The Indian capital, home to 30 million people, is frequently ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. A thick haze of hazardous microparticles, known as PM2.5, blanketed the skyline, with levels soaring up to 60 times the United Nations’ daily health limits. These cancer-causing particles are small enough to enter the bloodstream, posing severe health risks. Protesters, including parents with masked children, carried placards with messages like ‘I miss breathing’ and ‘I just want to breathe.’ The demonstration took place near India Gate, where PM2.5 levels were over 13 times the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum. ‘I am here because I don’t want to become a climate refugee,’ said Namrata Yadav, a mother who joined the rally. Tanvi Kusum, a lawyer, expressed frustration, stating, ‘Year after year, it is the same story, but there is no solution.’ Despite government measures such as partial transport restrictions and water trucks spraying mist to clear particulate matter, the pollution crisis persists. A recent study in The Lancet Planetary Health linked 3.8 million deaths in India between 2009 and 2019 to air pollution. The United Nations children’s agency warns that polluted air increases children’s risk of acute respiratory infections. As the protest grew, police detained several activists, confiscating their banners and placards, citing a lack of protest permits. The event underscored the growing public outcry for meaningful action to address Delhi’s deadly air quality crisis.

A year has passed since the brutal murder of Harshita Brella, a 24-year-old Indian woman, whose body was discovered in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London, on November 14, 2024. The tragedy has left her family in Delhi grappling with grief and frustration over the lack of justice. Harshita’s husband, Pankaj Lamba, is the prime suspect in her murder. He fled to India shortly after the crime and remains at large, despite being charged with murder, rape, sexual assault, and coercive behavior by Northamptonshire Police in March 2025. The couple, both Indian nationals, had relocated from Delhi to Corby, UK, earlier that year. Harshita’s family accuses both UK and Indian authorities of failing to take decisive action. Her mother, Sudesh Kumari, tearfully demands justice, stating, ‘Only then will I find peace.’ Harshita’s sister, Sonia Dabas, criticizes the UK police for their perceived negligence, suggesting that foreign nationals are not prioritized. The case has drawn scrutiny over the handling of Harshita’s domestic abuse complaint, filed two months before her death. A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) issued against Pankaj expired weeks before the murder, raising questions about police follow-up. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has completed its investigation into the Northamptonshire Police’s conduct, with findings shared for review. Meanwhile, Harshita’s family believes Pankaj is being shielded by Indian police, citing his relatives’ connections in law enforcement. The Delhi Police deny these allegations, stating they have issued public notices and are actively searching for Pankaj. Harshita’s father, Satbir Singh Brella, continues to seek justice through relentless visits to police stations and courts. Her mother, Sudesh, clings to her daughter’s belongings, including a pair of shoes, as a poignant reminder of her loss. The case underscores the challenges faced by victims of domestic violence and the complexities of cross-border criminal investigations.