'Domestic cos got lower subsidies than Chinese peers, on par with North America'Indian firms receive far less government support than Chinese companies. An OECD report highlights this disparity between 2005 and 2024. In...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
‘ACs keep running even when nobody is home’: American woman’s India-US comparison sparks debateAn American woman in India shared insights on cooling habits. She noted Indians use air conditioners sparingly, often cooling one room and ...
23 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas pricesIndia's cooking gas shortage, driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure, forces refiners to cut alkylate production. This directly impacts Cal...
18 May, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows outNirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier behind Harvard University's massive endowment, is set to retire in 2027. His tenure saw a si...
17 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge calls fuel price hike "Modi-govt-made crisis," alleges leadership failure amid West Asia conflictCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the central government over rising petrol and diesel prices. He labels the situation a 'Modi-...
15 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
‘Indians turn ACs on only when needed’: US mom living in India explains biggest difference in cooling the room vs houseAn American woman living in India highlighted contrasting air conditioning habits. Indian homes typically use single-room ACs, switched on ...
15 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Outbound travel slows as Indians rethink foreign holidays amid crisis and costsAirlines are experiencing weak forward bookings and muted growth plans due to high airfares and a weaker rupee, following a call to postpon...
13 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
West Asia crisis a wake-up call for self-reliance: Commerce and industry minister Piyush GoyalThe West Asia crisis serves as a crucial reminder for Indian industries to boost self-reliance and efficiency. Commerce Minister Piyush Goy...
13 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Vivek Ramaswamy: The Indian who dared MAGA and still survivedVivek Ramaswamy has won the Ohio Republican primary. He is an Indian-origin American-born politician. Ramaswamy has repeatedly clashed with...
07 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Endurance, the new superpower of the battlefieldThe economy of attrition is the big new reality of the battlefield. Expensive defences are badly struggling against waves of cheap drones a...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
JD Vance's dodgy H-1B sleight of handUS policies are impacting foreign-trained doctors. Claims of widespread H-1B visa fraud are not fully supported by government data. Recent ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Basel III fragments as US, Europe and India take diverging paths on bank capital rulesFifteen years after its finalization, the Basel 3 accord's goal of uniform global banking rules has fragmented. National regulators are now...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Immigrants should think of themselves as Americans first: JD VanceUS Vice President J D Vance urged new citizens to think of themselves as Americans first. He emphasized that loyalty should be to the Unite...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws supportBritain's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now on hold. This comes after the US administration withdrew its backing for ...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST