JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says H-1B visa fee hike came out of the blue: ‘The challenge is that the US still needs…’

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that the H-1B visa fee hike came out of the blue. The Trump administration introduced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, effective September 21. The announcement, made last week, has sparked concerns and chaos among Indians and other foreign employees in the US. Speaking to Times of India,…

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Rare earth curbs: US calls India key ally in ‘China vs world’ battle; seeks ‘support’

The US-China trade war took a sharper turn this week, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s regime of making “provocative,” economic moves after Beijing tightened export controls on rare earth minerals.Speaking to Fox Business on Monday, Bessent said the move was a direct challenge to the global economy, “This is…

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Abhijit Banerjee education and career path: The Indian-origin Nobel laureate in economics now set to join University of Zurich

In July 2026, Abhijit Banerjee and his wife, Esther Duflo, will join the University of Zurich to establish a new center for development economics. The Lemann Center for Development, Education, and Public Policy is funded by a 26 million franc donation from the Lemann Foundation. While taking on this new role, the couple will maintain…

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Diwali gold guide: Thinking beyond coins and bars; here are 4 smart ways to turn small investments into big returns

Once dominated by jewellery, coins and bars, gold investment in India is rapidly moving into the digital and market-linked space, offering investors high returns without the need to hold physical gold.With the festival season of Dhanteras and Diwali approaching, investors looking for pure returns rather than physical ownership now have multiple options, including digital gold,…

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700 kmph in 2 seconds: China sets world record with high-speed maglev train – watch video

Maglev train tested in China (Image taken from X) Chinese scientists have achieved a milestone in magnetic levitation technology. Researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology successfully propelled a one-tonne vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds on a 400-meter test track, setting a new world record for superconducting electric maglev…

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‘Close friends, natural partners’: PM Modi responds to Donald Trump; both express confidence on India-US trade talks

PM Modi and Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on trade negotiations with India, with both leaders affirming that discussions between the two countries will continue. “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our…

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Pat Cummins ruled out of India and New Zealand white-ball series due to back stress | Cricket News

Pat Cummins of Australia (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images) Australia’s cricket captain Pat Cummins will miss the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India due to lumbar bone stress in his lower back, discovered during a recent scan. The injury setback compromises his Ashes preparations, forcing him to skip the three ODIs starting October…

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