Why US tech job losses are driving calls for a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. (AI Image) A surge in layoffs within the US technology sector has reignited demands for a $100,000 fee on each H-1B visa issued to foreign skilled workers. The call for this substantial increase comes amid growing concerns that the current H-1B…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday latched on to former Union minister P Chidambram’s remarks on the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, and demanded that the Congress should answer why the UPA government prevented the Army from attacking Pakistan after the deadly incident.“Recently, a senior Congress leader and former Home Minister has revealed that…
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has officially released the admit cards for the Class 10 and Class 12 theory examinations for the October-November 2025 session. Students enrolled under NIOS can now download their hall tickets from the official portal using their enrollment numbers. This marks an important step as exams are scheduled to…
Deepika Padukone’s appearance in a hijab for an Abu Dhabi tourism ad sparked online debate. While some criticized her, many fans defended her, citing her respect for local culture and professional commitment. Netizens recalled her ‘My Choice’ campaign, questioning her current stance. Supporters highlighted her consistent cultural sensitivity and professional dedication. Deepika Padukone was recently…
The steel industry has received a temporary reprieve from the BIS rule, which had forced importers to obtain certificates for both finished steel products and raw materials.The October 6 exemption puts a stay on the earlier certification order introduced on June 13.It applies to three Indian Standards: IS 6911, IS 5522, and IS 15997, covering…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday refuted reports that he is unhappy with NDA over the seat sharing talks for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, claiming that discussions are going well and “right decision will be taken at the right time.”While talking to reporters, Chirag claimed that his demands are not regarding any…
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic…
NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for another high-stakes assembly election, the political landscape is once again abuzz – not with Nitish Kumar‘s next move – but with poetry, posturing, and power plays. From poetic pleas for justice to sharp rebukes over “dignity” in seat offers, alliance partners across the spectrum are flexing muscles and…
Why Are More Families Choosing Homeschooling Over Public Education in the US? (AI Image) The rise in homeschooling since 2019 shocked many educators as families who once assumed their children would attend public school are opting out and many are not coming back. Recent data from Johns Hopkins University, School of Education shows that homeschooling…
Team India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal did not mince words regarding his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma, who, on a reality show, claimed that the cricketer cheated on her just two months into their marriage.“I am a sportsperson, and I do not cheat,” Chahal told Hindustan Times.Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma, who got married in December 2020 in…
