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
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Bandhan Bank rolls out premium services for NRIsBandhan Bank has launched new premium savings accounts – Elite, Elite Plus, and Legacy – for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers. These acc...
18 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Ice bath, MF Hussain paintings, minimal furniture: Farah Khan gets awed by Jackie Shroff’s luxurious home. Check it’s jaw-dropping priceFarah Khan explored Jackie Shroff's Mumbai residence. The home features white walls, wooden floors, and Indian art. A chalk drawing by M.F....
31 Mar, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
UAE slows down from Gulf war stress; raises remittance concerns for India amid layoffs, pay cutsThe United Arab Emirates economy faces early stress as the Gulf war continues. Sectors like hospitality, travel, and food & beverage are se...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Saudi residents report alcohol relaxation for more foreignersForeign residents in Saudi Arabia report further relaxation of alcohol sales restrictions, now allowing non-Muslims earning over $13,300 mo...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.49 PM IST
A green card to the Gulf? All you need to know about Saudi's Premium Residency programmeSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency program, launched in 2019, attracts skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to boost economic ...
02 Sep, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Trump just bought a visa that doesn’t exist—yetThe gold card visa is being promoted as an exclusive route to US permanent residency for affluent foreign nationals, with the added benefit...
09 Apr, 2025, 02.35 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches new residency plans to draw foreign talent"The initiative aims to further drive the country's economic transformation by creating employment opportunities and fostering knowledge tr...
11 Jan, 2024, 10.12 PM IST
Portugal to reward Bachelor’s & Master’s graduates with salary bonusesThe scope of the premium extends to all taxpayers under the age of 35 residing in Portugal, having completed their bachelor's and/or master...
04 Jan, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
Assam hikes Dearness Allowance by 4% for state government employeesState cabinet on Friday decided that serving All India Service (AIS) officers of Assam-Meghalaya cadre under Government of Assam/AIS Pensio...
31 Mar, 2023, 10.46 PM IST
LIC International launches co-branded credit card with UAE's First Gulf BankThis is the first time that an insurance firm has entered into a strategic alliance with a bank in the gulf country.
01 Jan, 2015, 02.39 PM IST
Federal Bank launches savings account with overdraft facilityPrivate sector lender Federal Bank today launched a premium savings account which has overdraft facility for high-end salary earners.
11 Dec, 2013, 07.36 PM IST
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Our expert offers tips on the best insurance products available in the market.
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