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US Chamber of Commerce expresses concern over H-1B visa fee hike
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"We're concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers. We're working with the Administration and our members to understand the full implications and the best path forward," the Chamber said in a statement on Saturday.
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"I think it's a gain for us, we will have more startups....": EAC-PM Chair
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
S Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Saturday said that India with its push for Viksit Bharat by 2047 could gain by the move by United States to impose a steep USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications and that country will ha
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy extends greetings on Bathukamma festival
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The CM said that this festival is a testament to the collective way of life of Telangana and the unity of the people who share their hardships and joys. CM Revanth Reddy hoped that everyone would celebrate the floral festival with great pomp from 'Engilipoola to Saddu' during the nine-day f
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Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation to
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Days after positive discussions were held on various aspects of the trade deal during Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch's visit to India, a delegation led by Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting the United States for meetings with the US side.
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Punjab: Cross-border drug smuggling module busted in Amritsar; one arreste
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major breakthrough against cross-border narcotics trade, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has busted a drug smuggling network and arrested one operative with 5.032 kg of heroin. The network was being run under the directions of foreign-based handler Harpal Singh, said P
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US carries out a strike on Venezuelan ship for trafficking illicit narcoti
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The announcement, late on Friday, came as Venezuela accused the US of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a United Nations probe into the strikes.
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US' H-1B fee move can have ripple effects on American innovation system, w
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian IT industry body Nasscom has expressed concerns following the White House's September 19 announcement of a new USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move potentially disruptive to global business continuity and the innovation ecosystem in the United States.<
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UK: Four arrested after nightclub shooting in Birmingham
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Birmingham Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a nightclub shooting on Bristol Street where four people were injured. The area was cordoned off, and motorists were advised to avoid it, the force posted on X.
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"70% of H-1B visa holders are Indians," says Visa consultant Bikram Chabha
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bikram Chabhal, president of AVIC, said Trump's decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 will heavily impact Indians, who form 70% of holders. He warned companies may struggle to pay, but added India could benefit if skilled workers return home.
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UKPNP leader slams Pakistani propaganda, highlights hurdles of people in P
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Chairman of UKPNP, condemned Pakistan's propaganda against his party, stressing PoJK's neglect in healthcare, infrastructure, and education. He said real issues are overshadowed by political rhetoric and urged self-determination, unity, and political awakening, decla
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Portugal to officially recognise Palestinian state ahead of UNGA conferenc
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Portugal has announced it will officially recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, just ahead of a major high-level conference on Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Al Jazeera reported
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Indian Pharmaceutical Market clocks 8% growth in August: Report
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) registered an 8.1 per cent year-on-year growth in August 2025. This comes after a 7.1 per cent growth in July and aligns closely with the overall 8 per cent growth seen in FY25. Citing data by IQVIA, HDFC Securities Pharmaceuticals report noted that uni
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