H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Ebola outbreak sparks US travel curbs, Visa suspension for Africa regionsAmerica is increasing safety measures against Ebola. Travelers from affected regions will be screened. Visa services are temporarily stoppe...
19 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
International student enrolment in US falls 20% as visa restrictions hitForeign undergraduate enrollment in US colleges has dropped by 20% this spring, with 62% of surveyed schools reporting lower international ...
12 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the priceA wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for skilled workers. Bills...
11 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
US weighs major student visa change as ‘duration of status’ rule reaches final reviewThe Trump administration is reviewing a rule that could limit international students on F-1 visas to a four-year stay in the US, ending the...
08 May, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
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
Bill for 3-year pause on H-1B visas introduced in US CongressUS Republican lawmakers propose a three-year pause on the H-1B visa program. The proposed End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 aims to reform th...
25 Apr, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
From swipe to strategy: Your credit card now decides what you buyConsumers now meticulously compare credit card offers before making purchases, turning transactions into value calculations. Credit cards a...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Iran and US fail to reach a deal after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan, says J D VanceUnited States and Iran have concluded peace talks in Pakistan without a ceasefire agreement. US Vice President J D Vance stated that substa...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
H-1B hiring at universities faces new curbsIowa's legislature is advancing a bill that would restrict public universities and colleges from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas from ...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Qatar halts a visa service for Pakistanis after tightening of visa rules by Saudi Arabia and UAEQatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, requiring travelers to obtain visas in advance due to regional te...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
US under fire for collecting $1 billion in immigration fees for stalled applicationsAmerica is facing criticism over its immigration policies. Applicants are paying fees but their cases are not being processed. Over a billi...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
75 countries visa pause: U.S. freezes visa processing for Russia, Iran, Pakistan, others, claim reports. Check list, deadlineU.S. visa freeze: The pause, which will impact applicants from countries including Somalia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Yemen, Thai...
15 Jan, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Panic & Plan B: How the US visa pause impacts Indian studentsDespite scholarships and family loans, Indian students worry about delayed admissions and revoked visas in the US. Some, like Lakshmi, are ...
09 Jun, 2025, 05.16 PM IST