New US H-1B visa fee policy makes hiring international students easier and cheaper for employers: Here’s how

A quiet but significant policy change in the US immigration system, announced on 20 October 2025, is sending a wave of relief and optimism through international student circles. Starting with the 2026 H-1B visa filing cycle, employers will face a new $100,000 fee when sponsoring workers from abroad. But there’s an important exception: Students already…

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Bihar exit polls: Clean sweep for NDA, predict all opinion polls | India News

NEW DELHI: All opinion polls on Tuesday predicted a clean sweep for the NDA in Bihar. Follow live updatesSix exit polls, People’s Insight, People’s Pulse, Matrize, Dainik Bhaskar, PMRQ and JVC’s Polls, predicted clear majority for the NDA in Bihar.While People’s Insight predicted 133-148 seats for the NDA, People’s Pulse predicted 133-159, Matrize placed it…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 11, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on the domestic front last week. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be range-bound in the coming days as the global economic uncertainties continue to weigh. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his…

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Boney Kapoor reveals Salman Khan wanted Katrina Kaif in ‘Wanted’ as female lead; revealed toying ‘with several names, including Genelia D’Souza, before settling for Ayesha Takia’ |

Salman Khan’s 2009 hit ‘Wanted’ (remake of Pokiri) revived his career. Boney Kapoor convinced Salman after a late-night screening. Salman suggested Katrina Kaif as heroine, but Boney opted for Ayesha Takia—her character needed someone new opposite him. Salman Khan‘s 2009’s film ‘Wanted’, a remake of Telugu hit ‘Pokiri’ by Prabhu Deva, revived his career. He…

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Patna potholes: Car sinks into waterlogged crater; owner calls it ‘conspiracy to defame government’ | India News

NEW DELHI: A car fell into a water-filled pothole outside Patna Junction, attracting a large crowd of onlookers. A video of the incident showed the vehicle stuck in the pit as people gathered around, once again raising questions over the poor state of roads in the city.The vehicle’s wheels and underbody were coated in mud,…

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Lionel Messi tour chaos: Organiser boards chartered plane with football icon, deplaned minutes before take-off; arrested | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: Cops on Saturday arrested event organiser Satadru Dutta in dramatic circumstances after taking him off a chartered plane that he had boarded with football icon Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami co-players, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.Dutta – who had advertised Saturday’s hyped event as “A Satadru Dutta Initiative” – tried to pre-empt…

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Legendary Pakistani pacer slams cricketer: ‘This guy needs to be benched’ | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan cricket player Saim Ayub’s batting struggles continued as he registered his fourth duck in five innings during Thursday’s Asia Cup Super Four match against Bangladesh, leading former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis to call for his removal from the playing XI. The 23-year-old all-rounder, who…

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