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Haryana Anti-Terrorism Squad formed; to have dedicated police stations in Panchkula, GurugramHaryana has established an Anti-Terrorism Squad within its Crime Investigation Department. This specialized agency aims to enhance police e...
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
Govt outlines next phase of pharma growthThe government highlighted its achievements, reforms, and policy initiatives, aiming to boost exports from $31 billion to $50 billion by 20...
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to revoke his citizen...
$327.1 billion US exports in April touch record highAmerica's trade deficit shrank in April. This happened as exports of oil products and capital goods reached new highs. This trend could hel...
Trump says pilots safe after US Army Apache goes down near HormuzA US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump confirmed the pilots are safe and uninjured. The crew...
US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payoutsA government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these ta...
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...
US lawmakers urge tighter rules on contract chipmakers supplying Chinese firms' overseas unitsThis comes after the Trump administration last week moved to halt a potential loophole that may have led companies to export advanced chi...
Bengal govt transfers 179 IPS and WBPS officers in biggest reshuffle after BJP took overWest Bengal government has transferred 179 IPS and WBPS officers in a significant reshuffle. Key appointments include new IGPs for STF and ...
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hoursIran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US...