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‘I repeat … ‘: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘weak PM’ jibe after Trump imposes $100,000 fee on H-1B visas; reshares old post | India News
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday unleashed a coordinated attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Donald Trump-led US administration announced a jaw-dropping $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications – a move set to hit India’s tech talent hard. Leading the charge, LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi…
Russia’s ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine: 40 missiles, 580 drones fired overnight; 3 killed, dozens injured
Vladimir Putin (left), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (File – agencies) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said that Russia launched one of the most intense attacks in recent weeks, firing 40 missiles and approximately 580 drones overnight across Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, reported news agency AFP.In a statement on social media, Zelensky…
Defence pact: Pakistan minister asked if Saudi Arabia will step in case of war with India – What Khawaja Asif said
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (ANI file photo) Days after Islamabad and Riyadh signed a new defence pact, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that Saudi Arabia will stand by Pakistan in the event of a war with India.Speaking to Geo TV, the anchor asked Asif, “Will Saudi Arabia get involved if India and…
‘Stop bringing people to take our jobs’: Trump aide explains reason behind H1B fee hike; calls the raise ‘non-economic’
Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick (AP) In a sweeping policy shift, US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders – a dramatic increase from the current $1,000. The move is aimed at discouraging companies from using foreign workers as replacements for Americans, according to Trump aide secretary…
‘Soft corner for Pakistan’: BJP slams Congress after Sam Pitroda remark; calls it ‘party that accepted Partition’ | India News
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress following controversial remarks by former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi and Congress leader Sam Pitroda.Malviya slammed the grand old party for its alleged “soft corner for Pakistan” and accused it of…
Singer Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains to be handed over to Indian authorities after post mortem in Singapore, confirms Assam CM | Hindi Movie News
Singer Zubeen Garg known for songs like ‘Ya Ali’ from Gangster, ‘Jaane Kya Chaahe Mann Bawra’ among many others passed away at the age of 52. This news came as a huge shock to the industry and his fans. He passed away in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains will be brought…
Hunt on for former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s family: Navi Mumbai police arrest driver in road rage case; mother, father still absconding | Navi Mumbai News
NEW DELHI: Navi Mumbai police have arrested the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s father in connection with a road rage incident that saw a truck driver abducted last week, officials said on Saturday. According to news agency PTI, the driver, identified as Praful Salunkhe, was taken into custody after police traced the SUV…
‘National security’: Why Trump imposed $100,000 fee per year on H-1B visas; likely major blow to tech
Representative AI image US President Donald Trump on Friday said that abuse of the H-1B visa program poses a “threat to national security” after he signed a proclamation restricting the entry of certain skilled foreign workers. The new order imposes a $100,000 fee on companies hiring these workers to live and work in the United…
J&K: Soldier killed in gunfight in Udhampur; hunt for terrorists resumes | India News
NEW DELHI: A soldier critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Udhampur district late Friday evening succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. He got injured after Army and police launched a massive joint search operation in the higher reaches of the region on Saturday, officials said.The clash erupted when terrorists opened…
Microsoft has a 24-hour deadline warning for Indian and other foreign employees after H1-B visa fees hike to $100,000: Strongly recommend H1B visa holders….
Microsoft has urged its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the US immediately before the Trump administration’s September 21 deadline, after which companies will be required to pay $100,000 per year for each H-1B worker visa. According to an internal email reviewed by Reuters, the software giant has also advised those already…
