Why US stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are surging big today: Dow jumps 350 points, Nasdaq jumps 250 points as Intel hits all-time high driving the rallyUS stock market surges today: why Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are rallying sharply despite global tensions? The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
05 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today while natural gas futures continue to drop now? Oil market surge, gas decline, Brent crude futures, Waha Hub prices explainedWhy are oil prices up today while natural gas futures continue to drop now? Oil prices moved near levels last seen in 2022 as geopolitical ...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
US: North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wagesNorth Carolina's top labour official, Luke Farley, backs a federal plan to raise wages for foreign workers on H-1B and similar visas. Farle...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meetingIndian markets brace for a crucial week. Major tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet report earnings. Investors watch for clues on artifi...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Surge in airfares may hit summer travel demand, industry warnsInternational airfares are soaring, impacting summer travel plans. Industry experts predict a significant drop in demand due to higher tick...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
The (L)oophole for American cos to get their techies & not have to break the bankUS President Donald Trump’s order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications from Sunday is set to hit Indian professionals the ...
21 Sep, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
US piles on $250 ‘Integrity Fee’ to visa painThe U.S. has introduced a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for all non-immigrant visa categories (B-1/B-2, F/M, H-1B, J), effective 2026, whic...
10 Jul, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
Immigration Wrap 2023: H-1B revamp, student visa changes & costlier applications for the USAccording to the US Embassy and Consulates in India, Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 ...
24 Dec, 2023, 03.37 PM IST
US visa fee hike postponed, now likely in April 2024E-registrations for the annual H-1B cap lottery typically occur in March. The proposed E-registration fee increase, from $10 to $215, aimed...
12 Dec, 2023, 06.19 PM IST
US increases tourist and student visa feeThe cost of obtaining tourist and student visas for the US will increase, according to the Department of State. The new fees, which will co...
08 Apr, 2023, 07.51 PM IST
White House gets plan to hike H-1B fees 22%, L-1 77%The proposal to hike fees was first put forth in November 2019, and it recommends different fees for Form I-129, depending on the visa cate...
01 Jun, 2020, 06.07 PM IST
US must commit not to discriminate against Indian companies: Nasscom"The US should revisit the issue of hike in visa fee, and find appropriate alternatives to fund their (social) objectives," R Chandrashekha...
31 Aug, 2016, 05.40 PM IST
US visa fee hike: Government against discrimination towards Indian professionalsRavi Shankar Prasad said there should be no discrimination in permitting Indian IT professionals from working in the rising industry in the...
11 May, 2016, 03.03 PM IST
India constantly taking up visa fee issue with the US: GovernmentSitharaman said that the ministry has raised the issue on several occasions "highlighting the negative impact of the hike in visa fee."
09 May, 2016, 07.14 PM IST
US visa fee hike: Commerce Ministry calls stakeholders meeting tomorrowCommerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already written to the US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the issue raising India's concerns,...
29 Dec, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
- SM Krishna to meet Hillary Clinton tomorrow; hike in visa fee on the agenda
The issue of US visa fee hike, which has hurt several Indian IT firms, is expected to come up for discussion when External Affairs Minister...
30 Sep, 2012, 01.38 PM IST
- India hopes US will show 'appropriate' response on its concerns
India today hoped that the US will take "timely and appropriate" response on the hot burning issues like outsourcing ban and visa fee hike.
22 Sep, 2010, 11.21 AM IST