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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...
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...
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...
America sold the world a dream – and kept millions chasing itAmerica built its immigration advantage over decades through jobs, universities, family networks and pathways to citizenship. As migrant co...
Lifting the floor for all: How Google’s Gemini Models are powering Wadhwani AI’s HealthVaani App for ASHA, Anganwadi workersThe first healthcare touchpoint for more than half of India’s population are the frontline workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi workers. Stre...
India must turn Chinese investment into trade leverageIndia grapples with a persistent trade imbalance with China, a significant structural challenge. Embracing Chinese investment presents a st...
Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...
I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...
AI won’t create India’s jobs crisis, but it could deepen itEducated youth face a challenging job market with fewer middle-skill opportunities. Many new jobs are in low-productivity agriculture or in...
HR denies WFH request to techie facing knee surgery, sparks debate among netizens on its legalityAfter undergoing knee surgery, an employee seeks understanding from their employer concerning the denial of temporary work from home. Despi...
PayU India CEO on MDR; Qcomm’s festive hiringPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has backed a simple pricing model for UPI charges. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
Turn America's H-1B loss into India's gainUnited States immigration rules are changing for skilled foreign workers. The Trump administration is considering removing the grace period...
US proposes to end the 60-day H-1B grace period; experts warn of 'severe regression'US proposal to end the 60-day H-1B grace period threatens job displacement. Experts warn this change will lead to significant loss of skill...
H-1B visa extensions could soon come with a hefty new price tag under new Trump planThe Trump administration is preparing to expand an existing fee on H-1B and L-1 visas by applying it to extension petitions, not just new a...
India's education crisis: Overqualified yet underqualifiedIndia's education system is leaving graduates both overqualified and underqualified, failing to meet the needs of a changing labour market....
Global workforce layoffs now reach Indian shoresThe people said omnichannel retailer Walmart’s restructuring this May affected around 1,000 employees at Walmart Global Tech India, includi...
Six in ten Indian companies believe AI to play a significant role: PWCIndian manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence significantly aiding strategic goals within five years. This optimism surpasses glo...
H-1B visa: US updates list of employers barred from program; 4 companies named as willful violatorsThe US Department of Labor has updated its H-1B debarment list, naming four employers as willful violators of visa rules. The companies are...