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
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestionMexico City gears up for the World Cup this summer. Visitors can explore historical sites like Zocalo and Chapultepec Park. The city boasts...
14 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin June 2026: Green card backlog worsens as EB-1, EB-2 dates move backward for IndiansThe June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant setbacks for Indian applicants in employment-based green card categories, with EB-1 and EB-...
14 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...
13 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
IndiGo launches direct Chennai–Réunion Island flightsIndiGo has launched direct flights from Chennai to Réunion Island, marking the first Indian airline to offer non-stop connectivity to the F...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
EU to test collective defense rules as US security role faces doubtsThe European Union is increasing tests on its mutual defense pact. This comes as concerns grow about US security commitments to Europe. EU ...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Visa's likely to appoint Suresh Sethi as India headVisa is reportedly appointing Suresh Sethi, former CEO of Protean eGov Technologies, as its new India country head. Sethi, with extensive e...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Chennai: Finance and People Leaders Scour for Opportunities in the Emerging World16 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin May 2026: Green Card backlog for Indians remains high; EB-5 may see cut-off rollbackThe US Visa Bulletin for May 2026 shows little movement in green card categories for Indians, with long backlogs continuing across family- ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Cashfree Payments appoints former Visa executive Sameer Gandhi as CFOCashfree Payments has appointed Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing over two decades of experience from global finan...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
US to increase visa scrutiny after review finds screening gapsUSCIS has tightened immigration applicant screening and vetting after identifying significant gaps that allowed unqualified individuals to ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.42 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
Trump administration pauses Diversity Visa Lottery after Brown University shooting suspect entered US through programHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The acc...
19 Dec, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into USFollowing the Brown University and MIT shootings, President Trump directed Homeland Security to suspend the green card lottery program. Thi...
19 Dec, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
Donald Trump proposes to end visa lottery system, favours skilled workersIf passed by the Congress and signed into law, such a move is expected to reduce the green card backlogs for highly skilled immigrants from...
27 Jan, 2018, 01.58 PM IST