US clarification on one-time H-1B fees: How MEA worked over weekend to engage with Trump administration to win relief; details here

External Affairs Ministry engaged intensively during the weekend with the Donald Trump administration regarding H-1B fees concerns. (AI image) The White House clarification on the hikes $100,000 H1-B visa fee being only for new applicants and not for existing holders, along with the announcement that it was a one-time fee, rather than an annual cost…

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‘Troubling elements’: Tharoor urges caution on Saudi-Pakistan defence pact; urges faith in govt | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has urged caution over the recently signed defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, warning against overreaction while stressing faith in India’s diplomatic efforts. Speaking to ANI, the former Minister of State for External Affairs described the deal as a continuation of a relationship that has existed for decades.“It…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat renovation back on track after legal win, National Green Tribunal dismisses an appeal challenging it | Hindi Movie News

Shah Rukh Khan‘s house ‘Mannat’ is one of the tourist destinations of Mumbai as it remains iconic. Fans flock to Bandra just to get a glimpse of his abode and click photos outside Mannat. However, Shah Rukh’s house had been under renovation for a while and the actor has currently moved to the Pooja Casa…

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Katrina Kaif Pregnancy News: It’s offical! Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal announce pregnancy: ‘Best chapter of our lives’ |

After much speculations and rumours, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have finally made it official. The couple is expecting their first baby. They made this announcement with an adorable picture where the couple is seen twinning in white and Vicky is lovingly holding Katrina’s baby bump. Katrina took to Instagram and wrote, “On our way…

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Peacocks and protests: Rahul Gandhi links unemployment to ‘vote chori’; takes video jibe at PM Modi | India News

NEW DELHI: Sharing a split-screen video showing police lathi-charging students protesting for jobs on one half, and Prime Minister Modi feeding peacocks, doing yoga on the other, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked rising unemployment and corruption to what he called “vote theft”.He said youth will no longer tolerate “job theft” or “vote theft,”…

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‘Shaheen Afridi treated like a net-ball spinner’: Sunil Gavaskar hails India’s new match-winner | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup match against India. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar reserved the highest praise for young Tilak Varma after India’s emphatic six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. The batting great declared that Tilak…

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Behind Quinton de Kock’s retirement U-turn was a 2am phone call to South Africa coach | Cricket News

South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock. (Photo- X/ICC) South African cricket star Quinton de Kock has made a surprising return to international white-ball cricket. He has been selected for South Africa’s upcoming tour of Pakistan, after retiring from ODI cricket following the 2023 World Cup. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter’s comeback comes after a personal phone call…

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Photos: Virat Kohli spotted wearing street-style beanie in London alongside Anushka Sharma | Off the field News

Virat Kohli (R) with Anushka Sharma (in cap) in London. (Image: Trend_VKohli/X) Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were recently spotted in London, as shared by a fan account on social media. The 36-year-old cricketer has been in London with his family since early June following his successful IPL 2025…

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“A historic step”: Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails next-gen GST reforms | India News

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed the next-generation GST reforms, which came into effect from Monday, calling these reforms a historic milestone set to bring prosperity, growth, and opportunities for all citizens under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, “Respected…

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