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US move on H1B visa to have humanitarian consequences, full implications b
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The government said on Saturday that the full implications of the US decision to impose USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications is being being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, and that the measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the di
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Taiwan raises alarm over growing cases of Taiwanese missing in China
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Of the total, 50 Taiwanese were listed as "disappeared" after visiting China, 19 were formally detained, and 119 faced restrictions on their freedom of movement. These included interrogations at airports and questioning in hotel lobbies, Taipei Times reported.
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Trump's H-1B visa fee hike "two-edged sword" for US innovation, India's IT
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former senior Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday described US President Donald Trump's proclamation of imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications as a "two-edged sword", warning that it could undermine America's IT innovation while significantly impacting Indian com
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"What greater gift for Modi?": AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj's jibe after US i
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After the United States imposed a USD 100,000 fee for H1B visa applications, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and party's Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying that US president Donald Trump has given a "gift" to India by sending people ba
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Spotlight on IT companies as Trump imposes USD 100,000 fee for H1B visas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) issued a new presidential proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" that introduces a major overhaul to the H-1B visa programme, imposing a steep USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, raising fre
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Madras High Court flags concerns over TVK rallies, urges uniform rules
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During a hearing on TVK's petition challenging what it describes as "tough and unfufillable" conditions imposed by police when granting permission for public meetings, Justice N. Sathish Kumar, on Thursday, observed that some of the restrictions placed on TVK's rallies may be discriminatory
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Penal US tariff likely to be withdrawn after Nov 30, says CEA Nageswaran
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday expressed optimism that the penal tariff imposed on certain imports will likely be withdrawn after November 30, signalling a potential easing of trade restrictions amid ongoing economic discussions.
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Pakistan: Punjab's wheat movement ban sparks flour crisis, provinces prote
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab's curbs on wheat movement have caused flour shortages and soaring prices in other provinces. Critics call the move unconstitutional and against deregulation, while Punjab defends it as essential for food security. KP and Sindh have condemned the restrictions, urging federal interventi
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Karnataka caste-census to begin from Sep 22, BJP says "another attempt to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP Karnataka President and MLA B Y Vijayendra criticised the state government for conducting a caste census despite 'constitutional and legal restrictions', and said that the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government is proceeding with caste enumeration under the guise of a surve
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"If we are not safe here, then where are we safe?": Punjab Congress chief
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Warring questioned the safety situation, asking, "If Rahul Gandhi has a threat from Pakistan in India, and if we are not safe here, then where are we safe?"
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Jammu and Kashmir: Wi-fi restored in Doda; Services in Kahara, Chilli Ping
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
However, in tehsil Kahara and Tehsil Chilli Pingal, the home region of AAP MLA are still under restrictions amid security concerns. Mobile internet services continue to remain suspended, while schools are being opened today amid tight security in the region.
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UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
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