US president Donald Trump President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping proclamation restricting the entry of H-1B visa holders unless their employers pay a supplemental $100,000 fee per worker, triggering alarm across the immigration and business community and setting the stage for immediate legal challenges.The proclamation takes effect September 21, 2025 and applies to any…
TECH THAT: A JPMorgan Chase office in Mumbai NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Even though President Trump’s $10,000 H-1B bomb — if it survives legal challenges — is bound to drive up operational costs for tech firms, Fortune 500 companies and global multinationals are accelerating their bets on India. If companies cannot get Indians to work in the…
Indian IT firm’s US-listed shares fell overnight following American President Donald Trump’s executive order slapping an additional fee on H-1B visa holders. Infosys ADRs dropped 4%, while Wipro slipped 2% on Friday.Nasdaq-listed Cognizant declined 4.7% on Friday, reflecting investor concerns over stricter immigration policies. Experts warn of an immediate impact on profit margins. “The immediate…
Rhea Chakraborty recounted the profound impact of the Sushant Singh Rajput case on her family, detailing their emotional distress and permanent alteration. She expressed relief upon receiving a clean chit from the CBI, primarily for her parents’ sake, who faced societal scrutiny. Despite the clearance, Chakraborty emphasized that the loss of someone close overshadowed any…
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…