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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Govt in Talks with NASSCOM to Assess Impact

H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Govt Holds Talks with NASSCOM to Assess Impact

According to government sources, New Delhi is in touch with the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, and is also holding consultations with the leading tech industry body Nasscom. The new H-1B costs are expected to affect the US companies the most, as these rely heavily on Indians for specialised and high-skilled tech roles. Sep 20, 2025
H-1B Fee Row: Congress Hits Out at US President Trump, Modi Govt

H-1B Fee Row: Congress Hits Out at US President Trump, Modi Govt

"On one hand, you say our Prime Minister is great and a good friend of Trump, and on the other hand, you're imposing such hefty fees on H-1B visas. Why is Trump doing this? He thinks he is a king, and by doing this, he will win. But in India, we will stand our ground. Whatever policies he is bringing forward, he is digging his own well." Sep 20, 2025

Army Soldier Hurt as Fresh Gunbattle Breaks Out in Jammu & Kashmir

Officials said that in the encounter that broke out between the joint forces and terrorists in Udhampur district today, an Indian Army soldier was injured. Acting on specific information, joint forces started an operation in the Dudu area bordering the Seoj Dhar high-altitude area between Doda and Udhampur. Sep 20, 2025
DK Shivakumar

Potholes Happen Due to Nature, Not Us, Claims DK Shivakumar

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "We are here to sort out the problem. The BJP is doing politics; let them do whatever they want. This evening, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also conducting a meeting. Potholes are caused by nature; no one wants to create them." Sep 20, 2025
Army Soldier Hurt as Fresh Gunbattle Breaks Out in Jammu & Kashmir

Army Soldier Hurt as Fresh Gunbattle Breaks Out in Jammu & Kashmir

Officials said that in the encounter that broke out between the joint forces and terrorists in Udhampur district today, an Indian Army soldier was injured. Acting on specific information, joint forces started an operation in the Dudu area bordering the Seoj Dhar high-altitude area between Doda and Udhampur. Sep 20, 2025
Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base

$100,000 Annual Fee Proposed for H-1B Workers Under Trump's New Visa Crackdown

"So, the whole idea is, no more will these big tech companies or other big companies train foreign workers. They have to pay the government $100,000, then they have to pay the employee. So, it's just not economic. You're going to train somebody. You're going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land, train Americans. Stop bringing in people to take our jobs. That's the policy here. $100,000 a year for H-1B visas," he explained Sep 20, 2025
Curtain raiser: Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 puts youth at centre of "Workforce 2030"

Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025, scheduled for November 4–6, will give students and young professionals a platform to explore future-ready skills, global career opportunities, and hands-on experiences through Skillathon, workshops, and networking with industry leaders. Sep 19, 2025
World aware of nexus between terrorists, Pakistani State and military: MEA

World aware of nexus between terrorists, Pakistani State and military: MEA

"On terrorism matters, we are clear that the world is aware of the nexus between the terrorists and the Pakistani state and the military. Such statements make it even more glaring. So, this is how we look at the visual that you talked about," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a weekly media briefing while responding to a question on the recent videos of terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Sep 19, 2025
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