Embassy on alert: India issues emergency number after Trump’s H-1B fee order; tech industry braces for fallout

Recent Views 9 The Indian Embassy in US on Saturday (local time) issued an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals seeking urgent support after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing an unprecedented annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.“Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may call cell number +1-202-550-9931 (and WhatsApp). This number…

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Seer seeks scientific approach to socio-educational survey | Hubballi News

Recent Views 14 Hubballi: Vachananda Swami of Harihar Panchamasali Peeth demanded that a socio-educational survey should be conducted scientifically.On Saturday, swami questioned what the govt is trying to achieve by hastily conducting the socio-educational survey. “The Kantaraju Commission report was rejected for being unscientific,” he said.Swami stated that advertisements should be given in newspapers and…

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$100k fees imposed to obtain H1-B visa: Indian tech stocks take hit in US

Recent Views 8 Indian IT firm’s US-listed shares fell overnight following American President Donald Trump’s executive order slapping an additional fee on H-1B visa holders. Infosys ADRs dropped 4%, while Wipro slipped 2% on Friday.Nasdaq-listed Cognizant declined 4.7% on Friday, reflecting investor concerns over stricter immigration policies. Experts warn of an immediate impact on profit…

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