‘Abuse H-1B and face consequences’: US labor secretary says ‘American jobs must go to Americans first’US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has expanded a crackdown on H-1B visa abuses through Project Firewall, which now has nearly 200 acti...
13 Dec, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
US can now launch H-1B investigations without waiting for formal complaintsThe US Department of Labor is stepping up scrutiny of the H-1B visa program. Project Firewall allows for broad, proactive reviews without p...
03 Dec, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
US government confirms to continue crackdown on H-1B visas, a day after Trump's remarksThe White House is reinforcing its commitment to curbing H-1B visa abuses and safeguarding American jobs, a day after former President Trum...
13 Nov, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
US launches at least 175 investigations targeting 'potential abuses' within H-1B visa programThe Trump administration has launched 175 investigations into suspected abuses of the H-1B visa programme under a new federal initiative ca...
07 Nov, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
The war on H-1Bs has a new front — and bipartisan supportThe Trump administration has introduced Project Firewall after imposing a $100,000 skilled visa fee, aiming to curb misuse of the H-1B visa...
30 Sep, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signals 'significant' number of H-1B visa changes before 2026US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced significant H1B visa changes, including a $100,000 fee for new applicants by February 2026. ...
30 Sep, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Trump administration to get tough on companies that 'abuse' H-1B visaThe Trump administration is cracking down on H-1B visa abuse, aiming to prioritize American workers. The Labor Department's 'Project Firewa...
25 Sep, 2025, 11.09 AM IST
Pakistan spying on millions of citizens through mass surveillance systems: ReportAmnesty International's report reveals that Pakistani authorities are employing mass surveillance tools acquired from foreign companies to ...
09 Sep, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
Pakistan is turning into 'Bannistan' with internet firewallPakistan is testing a China-style internet firewall to monitor and control online content. This move could impact online freedoms, economic...
03 Dec, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
IIFCL has investments in Adani and other infrastructure projects: MDIIFCL's Managing Director, P R Jaishankar, assured investors that the company's investments in Adani Group projects are secure and isolated...
22 Nov, 2024, 09.56 PM IST
You cannot have a system which gets hacked: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to banking sectorFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the crucial role of the banking sector in achieving India's goal of becoming a developed nat...
19 Sep, 2024, 04.59 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman stresses building awareness among people to reduce cyber fraudFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged people to become more aware of cyberfrauds and take control of technology to prevent them fro...
23 Nov, 2023, 01.33 PM IST
India refutes Iran's contention, says it's committed to funding, building Chabahar railway project“India is committed to building the Chabahar railway line and is continuously engaged with Iranian authorities concerned to take this impor...
15 Jul, 2020, 11.00 AM IST
Nepal to get internet connection from ChinaThe long-awaited internet connection from China is expected to be completed by the end of July as the work of laying optical fiber on the C...
13 Jul, 2017, 07.28 PM IST
Karnataka to fastrack passport verification by linking data with criminal recordsIf provided with full access to the Police IT database, the passport office itself will be able to check if the applicant has an adverse re...
24 Jul, 2015, 10.58 AM IST
Cisco unveils threat-focussed security solutions for enterprisesNetworking solutions firm Cisco today launched a new firewall security solution that automatically assesses threats, correlates intelligenc...
19 Sep, 2014, 05.43 PM IST
- Allahabad Bank freezes lending loans to power sector on increasing financial stress
Financial stress to banks caused by the power industry increased with Bank of India set to restructure a quarter of its power loans
09 Nov, 2011, 01.42 AM IST