US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DGThe ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no wid...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh MehrotraThe proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, econo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Trump leaves no legal immigration pathway in the US untouched: How his curbs affect workers, students and familiesTrump’s immigration crackdown now reaches beyond the H-1B programme, affecting students, families, investors, asylum seekers and temporary ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?Recent proposals from the US administration indicate a sharp rise in H-1B visa fees, which could challenge employers, especially in tech an...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
US starts work on new H-1B rules targeting cap exemptions, third-party oversightThe US is preparing another H-1B overhaul, with DHS proposing changes to cap exemptions, employer scrutiny and third-party placements. The ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Over 2,300 H1N1 cases among 3,000 influenza infections in Delhi; CM calls for emergency meetingIn light of increasing influenza cases, Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened an emergency review meeting. Health Minister Pankaj Kum...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Trump’s H-1B fee bombshell: Why employers do not have to pay $103,265 yetThe US has proposed a $103,265 fee for new cap-subject H-1B petitions, but employers do not have to pay it yet. This explainer breaks down ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Trump’s new H-1B fee could make it harder for foreign students to stay in US after graduationThe Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on employers filing new cap-subject H-1B petitions, including for foreign students alr...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train AmericansUS Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies shoul...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
H-1B visa fees likely to be increased to more than $100,000 by US govt. Who will be affected?The Trump administration is proposing a $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions for workers hired within the US, adding a major cost for employers ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus as Donald Trump administration proposes higher H-1B visa feeInfosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro and other IT stocks are in focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Delhi H1N1 cases rise: What parents, senior citizens and children need to know about symptoms and precautions as swine flu infections surge past 1,777H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Heal...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panicH1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. Ther...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
US moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
H-1B visa fees back in focus as Trump administration advances new ruleThe Trump administration is moving closer to unveiling new H-1B petition fee rules after a DHS proposal cleared White House review. The det...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Texas governor Greg Abbott proposes to bar public schools from hiring H-1B workersTexas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools from employing H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting districts that recru...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST