Columbia University braces for potential $20 million burden as new H-1B visa fee targets universities

Recent Views 26 Columbia University could face a substantial financial impact if the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is implemented, as reported by the Columbia Spectator. The fee, announced in a White House proclamation on September 19, 2025, could cost the University up to $20 million annually, according to data from the…

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Report: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu kids show higher zinc deficiency among south Indian states | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 14 Bengaluru: Children in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have more zinc deficiency than those in the other south Indian states, according to a ‘Children in India 2025′ report — a key statistical indicator recently released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.According to officials from the health department, poor zinc absorption…

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Bengaluru professor takes student home & sexually harasses her; in custody | Bengaluru News

Recent Views 18 Bengaluru: A 45-year-old professor with a private university was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old girl student inside his Jayanagar residence on Sept 25.The accused, Sanjeev Kumar Mandal, was released on station bail later. He was booked under section 75 (Sexual Harassment) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on a complaint…

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Stampede, traffic jam in Huligi | Hubballi News

Recent Views 20 Pic: A stampede occurred at Huligi, a prominent religious location in Koppal, on Tuesday, leading to hundreds of devotees falling sickKoppal: A stampede occurred at Huligi, a well-known pilgrimage site in North Karnataka, on Tuesday, resulting in hundreds of devotees falling ill. It is a tradition for a significant number of devotees…

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