Appalled and horrified that Nirav Modi still in UK, says shadow minister Priti PatelPriti Patel voiced strong disappointment regarding Nirav Modi's prolonged stay in the United Kingdom. She stated that the Indian authoritie...
26 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Bill introduced in US Senate seeks 3-year pause on H-1B visas, codify $100,000 feeA US Republican senator has introduced a bill seeking to pause new H-1B visa issuances for three years and restore a $100,000 fee on H-1B p...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
US cracks down on cyber scams with global visa restrictionsThe US has introduced a global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cyber scams and sextortion, along with their immed...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Your US study visa doesn't decide how long you can stay in America. This does.The US student visa does not determine how long an international student can legally stay in America. That depends on their immigration sta...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Indian Consulate in Boston warns of scam calls impersonating embassy, law enforcement officialsThe Indian Consulate in Boston has alerted residents about a series of fraudulent calls aimed at the Indian community. Scammers pretend to ...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
What is Germany's APS Certificate and why do Indian students need it?Indian students must obtain an APS Certificate for German university admissions. New requirements include a Digital Master Test for certain...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Indian techie loses H-1B visa lawsuit; remains away from family for 18 monthsAn Indian software engineer lost his US visa lawsuit after 18 months. Navdeep Sharma's legal challenge against government officials was dis...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
India's H-1B edge needs complianceIn light of escalating US scrutiny surrounding skilled worker visa fraud, Indian companies are feeling the pressure, as a significant share...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Flipkart faces sellers' heat; Zetwerk IPO gets Sebi nodA sellers' body has filed a complaint against Flipkart, alleging unfair business practices. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
10 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
US cranks up the heat on Indian IT as whistleblowers trigger H-1B auditWhile Cognizant has been one of the companies named in the current reported probe, it is unclear if other Indian IT services firms are part...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcementMexico will file criminal complaints in the United States regarding citizen deaths. These deaths occurred in immigration custody and during...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
US cranks up heat on Indian IT as whistleblowers trigger H-1B audit; Cognizant under lens as labour dept probing alleged fraud in H-1B & green card visa programmeThe US Department of Labor is investigating alleged visa fraud. This probe could affect major Indian outsourcing companies operating in Ame...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
'Committed to processing visas under established regulations': US Embassy in Delhi on reported delays faced by Indian studentsThe US Embassy in New Delhi affirmed its commitment to processing student visas according to regulations. Indian students have reported del...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe, VP Vance says 'American jobs ought to go to American workers'US Vice President JD Vance announced investigations into H-1B visa program misuse. The Department of Labor issued subpoenas against alleged...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
US launches major H-1B visa fraud investigation; official names CognizantThe Office of the Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Labour has uncovered widespread schemes in which employers and labour bro...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST