As the social media screening takes effect, social media discussions of H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents receiving 221 (g) slips have increased on social media, especially Reddit. According to reports, some users said that after routine questions, visa officers are reportedly asking applicants if social media accounts were set to ‘public ‘. Applicants say…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and BPCL. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for…
Bengaluru: TCS CEO K Krithivasan has said annualised revenue from AI services reached $1.5 billion, growing 16.3% quarter-on-quarter. Over 85% of clients with revenues above $20 million leverage TCS for AI work.“A massive internal transformation is underway, and we are encouraging all our associates to adopt an AI-first culture. Every time we take on a…
New Delhi: India Inc is projected to post 9% salary growth in 2026, with auto and high tech (product and consulting) leading the trend, according to global HR consulting firm, Mercer India.Salary increases this year were largely in the high single-digit range, aligned with a moderating economic environment.From a global perspective, India continues to stand…
Mumbai: The rupee bounced back to close at 90.38 against the dollar, up 65 paise from Tuesday’s close of 91.03, following aggressive intervention by RBI. The rupee rose as much as 1% during the day, recovering to a high of 90.08, marking its biggest single-session gain in two months. The move reversed part of the…
Amazon is cutting 370 jobs, or 8.5%, at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, impacting software developers most due to AI advancements. This is company’s biggest ever job cuts in the Europe, following global layoffs back in October and a negotiated social plan. Despite the reduction, Luxembourg remains a strategic European hub for Amazon, which continues…
Bengaluru: Meesho’s shares closed at Rs 216.3 on Wednesday on the NSE, hitting the 20% upper circuit and nearly doubling their IPO price within days of debut. The e-commerce company’s stock has gained about 95% since it got listed on Dec 10 at Rs 111 per share. The surge, which has pushed the company’s market…
New Delhi: Japanese financial services giants are placing mega bets on India.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is all set to pump in over $4.4 billion (around Rs 40,000 crore) to acquire an over 20% stake in Shriram Finance, with the deal likely to finalised on Friday. The transaction will be among the biggest in the financial…
The abandonment means India continue to lead the five-match T20I series 2-1, while South Africa now have only one opportunity left to draw level. (PTI Photo) The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned on Wednesday without a single ball being bowled after extremely poor visibility caused by a thick blanket…
PM Modi with Jordan crown prince and Ethiopian PM (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being accorded rare personal courtesies on his ongoing three-nation tour, with top leaders in both Jordan and Ethiopia personally escorting him during official engagements—an unusual diplomatic gesture reflecting the warmth and trust in India’s ties with key partners…