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The recent policy grenade that Donald Trump’s administration has hurled across the Pacific has shaken up India’s IT sector and stock markets. Last week, tech giants and professionals were caught off guard as Washington DC announced a hike in the H-1B visa fee, from $2,000–$5,000 to $1,00,000 (approximately Rs 88 lakh). The fallout was expectedly […]
United States President Donald Trump on September 19 signed a proclamation titled ‘Restriction on entry of certain non-immigrant workers’, and hiked H-1B visa fees to $1,00,000 for all new applications. Amid vast confusion over the scope and finer details of the new rule, the White House then clarified that the hiked $1,00,000 fee (around ₹90 lakh) is […]
The placement season at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) for the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA-PGP) has brought exciting news. There has been a substantial increase in salary packages. But students may not look at the scenario with rose-tinted glasses. On the global front, international job offers took a quieter turn, […]
A script fit for an OTT series. A British arms consultant is accused of bribing Indian officials to win a multimillion-dollar helicopter contract for British-Italian defence company AgustaWestland. He denies the charge. He spends over seven years in custody. Strangely, he doesn’t get a trial. But this story is no fiction. That man Christian Michel […]
Tense geopolitical maneuvering and stalled trade negotiations between India and the US have been the theme of 2025. Although the US calls India a “friend”, fact remains that the two countries have been navigating a strained relationship marked by tariffs and oil diplomacy. But a simple birthday call between two of the world’s most prominent […]
Once considered a profane pastime, somewhere between scrolling endlessly and shouting into the void, posting on social media could be more financially rewarding than the sacred ritual of burning the midnight oil in pursuit of a respectable career. Why slave over textbooks, rehearse mock interviews, and pretend to care about core subjects when you could […]
Adani Cement, along with its Group associate M/s PSP Infra, has accomplished a historic engineering feat at Umiya Dham near Ahmedabad, completing the world’s largest religious temple raft foundation casting. This record-breaking execution showcases Adani Cement’s unique ability to combine logistical scale, technical precision, and sustainability innovation. This monumental feat was achieved over an uninterrupted […]
Gujarat has had an enduring connection to migration patterns, both in sending individuals to the US and now, increasingly, in receiving those caught in the crossfire of America’s turbulent immigration policies. It’s well-documented how an increasing number of Gujaratis are risking their reputation and even lives to land lucrative jobs in the US. Undaunted by […]
A man who once lit up a darkened nation is now being seen as the figure to steer Nepal through its political blackout. Just two days after KP Sharma Oli’s dramatic exit, Kulman Ghising’s name has surged to the forefront, championed by the energised, outspoken Gen Z movement that has taken to the streets demanding […]
Right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah Valley University. According to reports, security at the event was minimal, which was consistent with how Kirk’s events were typically organised. Students who confided to agencies said that there were no metal detectors or bag checks. Some claimed tickets weren’t even checked. The security detail included six university […]
As many as 43 Gujaratis have managed to reach the Indo-Nepal border safely, away from the nationwide protests in Nepal by Gen-Z students, activists against corruption and social media ban. A large number of Indians, including tourists from Gujarat, have been stranded even as the situation has been turning violent in the last couple of […]
The violent eruption in Kathmandu is widely seen as a symptom of something far more serious than temporary political unrest. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation hasn’t extinguished the flames of protest. The situation may not normalise anytime soon. Observers argue that the chaos reflects a deeper disillusionment with Nepal’s democratic system itself. It’s held that the political […]
As demonstrations continue to grip Nepal under the ‘Gen Z’ banner, Prime Minister KP Oli is reportedly preparing for a trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to media reports. At the time of this article going live, his aide Prakash Silwal reportedly claimed that Oli has resigned. Vibes of India awaits […]
Indians who need to travel to the United States on short notice for business or tourism will no longer be able to book expedited B1 (business) or B2 (tourist) visa appointments in third countries—a practice that became common during the COVID-19 pandemic, when wait times for appointments in India had stretched up to three years […]
PM Narendra Modi has reciprocated US President Donald Trump’s statement that he will always “be friends with Modi”. This has signalled that a patch between the two is soon on the cards. With both US President Donald Trump and PM Modi affirming their personal friendship and strength of bilateral ties, India and US appear to have […]
A San Francisco based non- profit organisation, Common Sense Media focused on children’s safety, has flagged Google‘s Gemini AI products as “high risk” for kids and teens. The assessment was released yesterday. The organization found that while Gemini clearly identified itself as a computer and not a friend (which is associated with helping prevent delusional […]
A consultant recently took to social media to share a career update that was anything but celebratory. He wrote that Oracle gave him the pink slip just nine months after receiving the letter of offer. Frustrated and disbelief written on every sentence, this former Infosys employee shared his plight on LinkedIn. He recounted how his […]
In a nation already battling poverty, political isolation, and climate-induced disasters, Afghanistan now finds itself reeling from a series of devastating earthquakes that have left thousands dead and the humanitarian situation at a critical tipping point. On Friday morning, the country was struck by a fresh wave of tremors—four earthquakes in quick succession, measuring 4.5, […]
Pakistan has been in denial but the truth is now louder than ever. Recent satellite images have confirmed what India has been reiterating. That India had destroyed Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase in Chaklala, Rawalpindi. If more affirmation is needed, it’s this — Pakistan, reports claimed, is reconstructing portions of that airbase. The images were reportedly captured […]
Russia is poised to resume deliveries of its advanced S-400 air defence system to India, months after the platform made its wartime debut during a high-stakes conflict with Pakistan — where it proved to be an impenetrable shield. Negotiations are currently underway to accelerate the delivery of the remaining units under the original deal. Reports […]
