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Trump softens H-1B shock, but student caps will impact future flow of Indi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Trump administration's decision to ease the controversial USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee has brought relief to thousands of Indian professionals and students already in the United States, but Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that new restrictions on foreign student admissions cou
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Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini blacklisted for visa violation, say govt so
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Officials, privy to the development, told ANI that Orsini was earlier placed on India's blacklist in March 2025 after it was found that she had engaged in activities inconsistent with the conditions of her visa during her previous visit.
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Some relief for H1B visa applicants, USD 100,000 fee not applicable for th
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday (local time) has clarified that the USD 100,000 H1B visa fee can be avoided if the applicant enters the United States on a different visa and later switches to H1B visa inside the United States.
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Brazilian President Lula seeks to create "strategic alliance" with India t
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced plans to form a "strategic alliance" with India aimed at fostering political, economic, and technological cooperation between the two nations.
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"We'll light lamps, not fireworks -- I love dogs": Govinda's wife Sunita A
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Speaking about her simple celebration, Sunita said that the family will "light lamps at home" and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. She added that she avoids bursting crackers because of her love for dogs.
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NIA special court sentences two more accused in Visakhapatnam Navy spying
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The special court at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) has sentenced Mohammad Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala of Mumbai (Maharashtra) to simple imprisonment (SI) of 5 1/2 years under each of sections 17 and 18 of UA(P) Act.
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China's political pressure bars Taiwanese judges from the global judicial
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, the Judges Association of the Republic of China (Taiwan) had officially registered six delegates to participate in the IAJ conference, held from Saturday to today. Despite weeks of communication with the host organisers and assurances of participation, no trave
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US Chamber of Commerce challenges $100,000 H-1B visa fee, cites legal conc
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a legal challenge against the administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful. The move aims to protect US employers, especially small and mid-size businesses, and ensure access to global talent, the Chamber said in an official release. Read More
Andhra Pradesh is land of 'Swabhimaan', 'Sanskriti'; also a hub of science
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Andhra Pradesh is a land of pride and rich culture, as well as a hub of science and innovation", affirmed the Prime Minister, emphasising the state's limitless potential and the boundless capabilities of its youth.
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Taiwan slams China's visa-on-arrival move as hollow political stunt
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Chen Binhua, while speaking at a press conference, claimed the new policy was designed to make travel "easier and safer" for Taiwanese citizens, whether entering the mainland directly or via Hong Kong, Macau, or
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"This project will establish Visakhapatnam as an AI, connectivity hub": PM
Updated : 5 months ago IST
While adressing a public gathering in Kurnool, PM Modi said that Google's $15 bn investment will accelerate Andhra Pradesh's digital transformation and establish Visakhapatnam as a major AI and connectivity hub.
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"Neighbours already feeling the burn": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh takes v
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday took a veiled jibe at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid their banter over Google's pledge to invest USD 15 billion over the next five years to establish a one-gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatn
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