US H-1B visa fee hike: The impact on IT companies and Indian workers
Citing abuse of the H-1B program, US President Trump imposed a massive visa fee of $100,000.
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As tax cuts kick in, PM Modi urges nation to embrace ‘Made in India’ products for self-reliant economy
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms aim to simplify the tax structure, reduce prices, and boost economic growth.
Nepali sports drama ‘Anjila’ to compete for Oscars’ International Feature Film category
Two Nepali films, ‘Anjila’ and ‘Gunyu Cholo’, had applied for consideration this year. Ultimately, ‘Anjila’, directed by Milan Chams, was chosen.
PIL in Kerala high court seeking stay on sale of Arundhati Roy’s new book
The PIL was filed by advocate Rajasimhan contending that the image of the author smoking glorifies it as a symbol of intellectual and creative expression.
US revokes, denies visa to Indian executives over fentanyl trafficking link
Revocations and denials are based on sections 221(i), 212(a)(2)(C), and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, rendering individuals and their families potentially…
Indian top court calls for tough measures to curb stubble burning
Chief Justice B R Gavai, heading a bench with Justice K Vinod Chandran, remarked, “Farmers are special and we are eating because of them, but it does not mean that we cannot…
Mauritius occupies special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy: President Murmu
Murmu added that bilateral cooperation is now also expanding in new areas, including digital technologies and the space sector.
India-US hold ‘positive, forward-looking’ discussion, to intensify efforts on trade deal
A team of officials from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations, Brendan Lynch, visited India.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup: Match marred by ‘no-handshake’ row, anthem goof-up
Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav, who sealed the victory for India, left the field with his batting partner, Shivam Dube, without moving towards the Pakistani captain and team for…
Indian apex court declines full stay on Muslim property law; suspends contentious clauses
A bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, by an interim order, stayed the operation of two key provisions while upholding the requirement of the…