US ban on Anthropic's Fable 5 & Mythos 5 to put Indian IT services firms at competitive disadvantageUS restrictions on foreign access to Anthropic's advanced AI models, Mythos and Fable 5, are creating a significant competitive disadvantag...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Planning a Thailand vacation? Check visa requirements, best time to visit and moreThailand is a popular destination for Indian travelers, but entry requirements are changing in 2026. The visa-free entry scheme for Indian ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
OpenDoor India operations closure: Who is Kaz Nejatian, CEO of US real estate tech firm who fired 250 employees?OpenDoor India operations shutdown: Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian confirmed the shutdown of the company's India operations, impacting approxima...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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
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
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
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
Trump renews calls to end visa lottery, chain migration after New York attackBlaming a "lax" immigration system for the bomb attack here by a Bangladeshi immigrant, Trump said he will end the diversity visa and chain...
13 Dec, 2017, 01.39 AM IST