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
'Indian society is notorious for abandoning married daughters': Kangana Ranaut warns young women about marriage pressure in viral postKangana Ranaut has urged young women to prioritise financial independence and career growth before marriage while reacting to the recent Bh...
19 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Twisha Sharma case: Former Miss Pune was allegedly forced to abort, sent final Instagram message saying “I am trapped, bro”, chilling details in post-mortem reportTwisha Sharma death case: A 33-year-old woman was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, with police booking her mother-in-law and husba...
18 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Who is Twisha Sharma? Ex-Miss Pune and former judge’s daughter-in-law found dead in Bhopal amid dowry harassment allegationsBhopal police are investigating the death of Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune contestant. She was found hanging at her marital home. Her f...
18 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Manipur nanny alleges assault, starvation and confinement at IIM-B campus residenceA 23-year-old domestic worker from Manipur has accused her employer's wife of physical assault, starvation, and wrongful confinement at a r...
10 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Bengaluru, India's IT capital, has highest dowry-related cases among metro cities: NCRB reportBengaluru leads metropolitan cities in dowry-related cases with 878 incidents reported in 2024, accounting for 87% of metro cases. Delhi, h...
09 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 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
From husband’s abuse to IAS in first attempt: How a MP woman rose from poverty and violence to powerSavita Pradhan fought poverty and abuse to crack India's toughest exam, UPSE and her journey was full of severe hardships and challenges. S...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Wife files case against her Nora Fatehi-obsessed husband for forcing her into 3-hour daily gym sessions without proper foodA woman from Muradnagar has accused her husband of harassment. She alleges he wanted her to look like Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. He for...
21 Aug, 2025, 09.14 AM IST
Are men defenceless against domestic violence laws? What SC says about men's rights in these casesSupreme Court on Men's rights in dowry cases: More than 50% of men in India face domestic violence, be it emotional or physical, at the han...
05 Mar, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
Indian Matchmaking star Pradhyuman Maloo faces domestic violence allegationsPradhyuman Maloo, known for his appearance on the Netflix series 'Indian Matchmaking,' has been accused of domestic violence by his wife, A...
23 Aug, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
Kuwait stops issuing visas to Indian domestic workersMaids and other domestic workers from India will not be able to seek employment in Kuwait, which suspended issuing entry visas to Indian do...
05 Nov, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Domestic workers face significant challenges: USThe US State Dept, however, did not make any direct comment on the inhuman treatment meted out to the Indian domestic worker in Saudi Arabi...
10 Oct, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
Steps to avert treaty abuse makes treaty access more taxing!Tax treaties serve to reduce or eliminate double taxation which, if unrelieved, would be a significant barrier to cross-border trade and in...
30 Sep, 2015, 01.49 PM IST
India clarifies bank guarantee for domestic workers in KuwaitThe statement further clarified that the submission of 720 Dinars bank guarantee by a sponsor in Kuwait is not a commercial transaction.
18 Nov, 2014, 04.37 PM IST
- Hurdles ahead as govt wants to review taxation of non-residents
In 2003, a task force appointed by the finance ministry recommended major reforms in the taxation of non-residents.
19 Feb, 2007, 04.11 AM IST