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H1-B visa rules: Donald Trump's attorney general pick Jeff Sessions says curbs to come soon

The US H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows US firms to hire foreign workers in specialised occupations.

Jan 12, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: SC dismisses plea saying can't pass verdict before Pongal

MK Stalin-led DMK has announced statewide protests against the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the Jallikattu issue.

Jan 12, 2017

US-backed and other Syrian rebels are funding their fight by selling captured ISIS militants for millions

The rebels are also earning good money from ISIS members who want to escape from areas controlled by the terrorist group and into Turkey.

Jan 12, 2017

Indian soldier who had crossed LoC after surgical strike will be released soon

Chandu Chavan's brother Bhushan had tweeted to Pak's permanent representative to the UN about the matter.

Jan 12, 2017

India news live updates: TCS Managing Director Natarajan Chandrasekaran to be the next Tata Sons Chairman

Read all the live updates from across India right here.

Jan 12, 2017

Modi degree row: Information commissioner who allowed inspection of 1978 DU records removed from charge

His order regarding inspection of 1978 DU records had become public on January 9.

Jan 12, 2017

Donald Trump finally admits to Russian hacking, but only of Democratic National Convention

The hacking led to release of emails that would discredit Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump become US president.

Jan 12, 2017

Amazon Canada withdraws Indian flag doormat after Sushma Swaraj intervenes

The e-retailer also faced massive backlash from social media as people threatened to boycott the site.

Jan 12, 2017

Punjab Assembly elections 2017: So, is Sidhu the CM candidate for Congress?

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is yet to formally join the Congress.

Jan 12, 2017

Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect reiterated his campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for a new border wall with the US, but denied that he was prejudiced against Mexicans, hailing them as phenomenal people.

Jan 11, 2017

20 people rescued after being trapped in Australian rollercoaster malfunction

Riders on the rollercoaster were left stranded for two hours at Warner Bros Movie World Park on Australias Gold Coast.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

During a press conference in New York, the President-Elect said he was not vulnerable to blackmail by Russia. Trump denied the nverified allegations that he procured extensive sexual services from prostitutes in Russia when he judged a Miss Universe pageant in 2013, saying that he was extremely careful and was also very much of a germaphobe.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect defended his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying that he could help the US fight the Islamist terror group as they are number one tricky. He added, If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess what, folks? That’s called an asset, not a liability.

Jan 11, 2017

You are fake news: Watch as Donald Trump rows with CNN reporter

During a fiery press conference, the President-elect clashed with CNNs senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta. Refusing to take a question from the reporter, Trump said, Dont be rude...You are fake news.

Jan 11, 2017

Dinosaurs protest Rex Tillerson’s appointment as Secretary of State

Demonstrators dressed as T.rex have been protesting Donald Trump’s controversial appointment for Secretary of State, global energy giant Rex Tillerson.

Jan 11, 2017