‘Want to invest in Americans first’: US’s latest on H-1B move; calls for minimising Russia trade

The US state department’s Hindustani spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday justified the H-1B visa move in a bid to “invest in American citizens, first and foremost, in training them.” She also addressed the Russia-Ukraine war saying that the Donald Trump administration wanted to “minimise trade” with Moscow.This comes after the States said that the tightening…

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India will have to contend with new Pakistan submarines from next year | India News

NEW DELHI: India’s major naval combat edge over Pakistan will begin to somewhat erode from next year onwards when the latter begins inducting eight advanced Hangor-class diesel-electric submarines from China. India’s long-pending conventional submarine-building plan, in sharp contrast, is yet to even kick off.Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has confirmed in interviews to Chinese…

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Casting director Shanoo Sharma reveals Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda’s reaction to ‘Saiyaara’ success and the Rs 20 crore opening day number: ‘They’re two kids who don’t know the business’ | Hindi Movie News

‘Saiyaara’ proved to be a juggernaut at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down till now. In just three weeks, the film has stormed past the ₹300-crore mark in India alone. Amid all the fanfare, YRF’s casting director Shanoo Sharma has revealed how Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda reacted to the success of…

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‘No exception for me’: What PM Modi said on bills to sack jailed ministers – Kiren Rijiju reveals | India News

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear there would be “no exception for him” in the bill that allows sacking of ministers facing corruption or serious charges.Speaking to news agency ANI, Kiren Rijiju said, “PM Modi told the cabinet that the recommendation is to keep…

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Explained: Why America’s universities are saying ‘no’ the $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Universities warn new H-1B visa fee will cripple U.S. research and innovation. (Getty Images) The battleground for America’s scientific edge has shifted—not to a laboratory or a global summit, but to a federal courtroom in Washington, D.C. On October 24, 2025, the Association of American Universities (AAU) joined forces with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce…

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‘Swadeshi Campaign’ launch: Govt pushes to boost Indian textiles; domestic market demand expected at $250 billion by 2030

The ministry of textiles has launched the ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to boost domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts, and textile products across India. The initiative, which will run for six to nine months, aims to reposition Indian textiles as symbols of pride, style, and heritage, particularly among urban youth and Gen Z consumers. According to the government…

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