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US moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register...
India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
- India attracts capital. Now it must build what the world pays royalties for
India has emerged as a major investment destination, but much of the value generated by foreign companies still flows overseas through divi...
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
Behind the Parliament standoff: How HM's absence, delimitation bill and FCRA played outOpposition circles feel they controlled the narrative during the monsoon session. They also forestalled the government's anticipated second...
India reviewing bilateral investment treaty overhaul to boost foreign investment: OfficialIndia is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model soon. The cabinet will decide on changes to attract more foreign capital. This rev...
Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats’ Israel stanceMichigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, hig...
"Nothing will get through unless total surrender accomplished": US President Trump lambasts IranPresident Trump criticized Iran's leadership for perceived duplicity regarding negotiations with the United States. He asserted US Navy con...
India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for AppleIndia has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery and components to contract manufacturers, ...
Win polls, lose authority: The lesson of July isn’t that GoI lost a minister, but that authority has to be earned between electionsA youth-led movement, born from exam scandals, forced a minister's resignation. This dissent highlights a growing gap between electoral str...
Indian pharma firms may yet survive Trump's 200% tariff bombshellDonald Trump's proposed up to 200% tariff on generic drug imports has raised concerns for Indian pharma companies, but industry experts say...
Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
AI memory shortage threatens to trigger geopolitical strain, warns SK Group chiefSK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warned that the global shortage of artificial intelligence memory chips could escalate into a geopolitical i...
Saudi Arabia rolls over $3 billion loan to Pakistan: ReportSaudi Arabia has rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the debt rollover was completed. The...
From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US rolePakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill in...
White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflictThe White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump "certainly agrees" with Vice President JD Vance's assertion th...
Certain elements in Israeli govt want the war to continue indefinitely: US VP JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance accused Israeli government elements of influencing American public opinion. He stated these elements sought to p...
US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffsA US probe found foreign aircraft imports pose national security risks. However, the administration will not impose new tariffs on these go...
India renews contract with lobbying firm of Trump's close aideIndia has extended its lobbying contract with Jason Miller's firm. The agreement runs through April 2027 with a significant monthly fee. Mi...