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US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lowsEconomists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. There are, however, worries that tightening ...22 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST- Selena Gomez once kept her anti-human-trafficking work quiet; what the organisation she volunteered with actually doesSelena Gomez quietly volunteered with A21 for six months to learn about combating human trafficking. She emphasized her desire to understan...22 Oct, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley MooreUS Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indica...18 Oct, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
- Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegationsCloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will creat...18 Oct, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- J-1 probe deals another blow to Indian researchers’ American DreamResearchers from India are increasingly deferring PhD admissions in the US due to uncertainty in funding. The J-1 visa probe creates concer...17 Oct, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- More US universities may face J-1 visa fraud probes, says Labor Department IG D'EspositoUS universities, including prestigious institutions, are under investigation for potential J-1 visa fraud and improper wage practices. Alle...17 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- US imports turn costly in September, highest gain in four years: Labour Department reportUS import prices experienced a notable increase in September driven by higher costs for energy products and various goods. This rise in imp...17 Oct, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000U.S. unemployment benefits applications slightly increased, with initial claims rising to 199,000 for the past week. Despite the increase, ...15 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- US stocks: Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate-hike worriesUS inflation data for September shows an unexpected rise due to increased gasoline costs and broader price pressures. As a result, the Nasd...15 Oct, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- US yields jump as hot consumer inflation boosts rate hike betsIn September, the US Treasury yields climbed as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a surprising rise of 0.6% month-over-month and 3.7% y...14 Oct, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Gold drops over 1% as hot US inflation data boosts Fed hike betsUS consumer prices increased in September, contributing to expectations of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Following this inf...14 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Wipro sees no material business impact from US suspension of new PERM applicationsWipro has stated that it will not face considerable impacts from the US Department of Labor’s recent announcement. The company highlighted ...13 Oct, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- TCS, Infosys, Wipro & others suspended from PERM green card program by US. What is it & how is it different from H1-B?The US has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini from the PERM green card programme ov...12 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- $22 billion visa fraud? US Labour Dept’s explosive claim puts Infosys, TCS, Wipro in the crosshairsThe US Labor Department has claimed it uncovered $22 billion in visa fraud, accusing universities and companies of operating as “visa mints...12 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- "Credibility of talent mobility ecosystem damaged by actions of few," cautions Foreign Secy MisriForeign Secretary Vikram Misri has warned that fraud, exploitation and skill mismatches could undermine the credibility of India’s overseas...12 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- California's minimum wage rate for 2027 is $17.4 an hour, but these workers are set to earn more than thatCalifornia's minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour, effective January 1, 2027. But various local and industry-specific wages may ex...11 Oct, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- India's Infosys does not expect material impact from US PERM suspensionThe US government said on Thursday it was suspending some major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys, from the PERM green card progr...10 Oct, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
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