NEW DELHI: The newly announced $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas applies only to new applicants and not to existing visa holders, a senior US Administration official told ANI.“Those who are visiting or leaving the country, or visiting India, they don’t need to rush back before Sunday or pay the $100,000 fee. $100,000 is only…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The Trump White House has walked back a more stringent interpretation of the enhanced $ 100,000 H1B visa fee, clarifying it does not impact current visa holders and applies only to visa applicants in the next lottery cycle which starts around March 2026. Directly contradicting US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s statement…
Priyadarshan is hesitant to direct Hera Pheri 3 unless the script matches the original’s charm, emphasizing the need for a compelling story. Paresh Rawal confirmed that shooting is expected to begin in February-March next year. Despite past issues, Rawal maintains a strong relationship with Priyadarshan, indicating their bond has strengthened. Priyadarshan has finally addressed the…
File Pic: Mithun Manhas (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner to take charge as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 45-year-old, who never represented India at the international level, is set to make history as the first uncapped cricketer…
Teja Sajja‘s pan-India spectacle ‘Mirai’ is showing no signs of slowing down at the ticket windows. After delivering a thunderous opening week, the film has now entered its second weekend on a high note.According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the fantasy adventure action film raked in an estimated Rs 5.15 crore on its second Saturday, that…
Hardik Pandya (Pic credit: BCCI) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Exactly a week ago, on the eve of India’s first match against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya was taking absolute stunners while practising with Team India fielding coach T Dilip at the ICC Cricket Academy.The India all-rounder missed a diving catch and immediately quipped: “Agar main dive maar raha…
CM Siddaramaiah (File photo) BENGALURU: Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission has removed 57 Christian sub-castes from the socio-educational survey beginning Monday, following objections from ministers, protests by SC/ST and OBC groups, and a suggestion by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.The decision means the survey questionnaire will not list sub-castes. Enumerators using a mobile app between Sept…
Lucknow: Reiterating that ensuring respect for women is UP govt’s top priority, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that girls, who were once unsafe, are moving ahead confidently.While inaugurating the fifth phase of Mission Shakti in Lucknow on Saturday, the CM highlighted the sweeping changes in the state to make life secure and easy for women.“While…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called India firm favourites to win their Super Four encounter against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup. The two teams will be meeting again on Sunday after an eventful clash last week and the tension is expected to remain high when…
Union minister Jitendra Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Jitendra Singh said Saturday that administrative members had to be allowed to head Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) benches as not many retired judges and senior judicial officers were keen to accept post-retirement assignments in the tribunal. Addressing the 10th All India Conference of CAT, Singh…
