- Want to work in Japan? Skills, language tests and job routes Indians should know about
Indians can explore job opportunities in Japan through the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) programme in sectors such as manufacturing, const...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Ukraine’s drone strikes hit Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte. Is Russia’s AI future at risk?Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged data centers belonging to Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte, disrupting digital services across Russia. W...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.29 AM IST
Import window for duty-free raw sugar extended till Dec 31The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to December 31, as domestic imports have lagg...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Moscow accuses Japan of using journalists for espionageRussia has accused Japan of using journalists for espionage following the arrest of Japanese reporter Yuki Imai. The Russian authorities cl...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talksSteve Witkoff held talks with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss peace efforts regarding Ukraine. These meetings follow Witkoff's ...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTAIndia will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Russian satellite dangerously nears European spacecraftRussia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Earth orbit in April. It began changing course late September and eventually mo...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Canada plans to cut student and temporary worker arrivals, fast-tracks PR for 33,000 workersCanada plans to decrease new temporary resident arrivals over the next three years while maintaining permanent residency targets. The targe...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Tariff quota notified for New Zealand fruits, honeyKiwifruit imports will qualify for zero customs duty under the tariff rate quota (TRQ), subject to a minimum CIF value of $1.80 per kg whil...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty accessIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand will begin on October 20 and provide duty-free access for Indian goods. This agreement aims t...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
NMDC puts nickel foray on hold on global oversupply concerns, sources sayState-run NMDC has paused its planned entry into nickel, citing oversupply concerns in Indonesia, which accounts for more than 60% of globa...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTAIndia will implement duty concessions for certain imports from New Zealand starting October 20, under a new FTA. The concessions include ze...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley MooreUS Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indica...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
US lawmakers propose raising H-1B salary threshold to nearly $140,000 for some workersIn a significant move, Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new bill that would raise the H-1B visa salary cap to almost $140,000, ref...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
JD Vance defends US immigration policy, says social cohesion must be a priorityIn a recent town hall meeting, US Vice President JD Vance stood by the Trump administration's immigration policy, which emphasizes communit...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Trump puts Russia sanctions bill on hold, cites US national interest; retains power to reinstate measuresUS President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sa...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Government allows 5,841 tonnes of sugar export to EU under quota-based duty concession scheme"The quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to be exported to the EU from India under TRQ (tariff rate quota) for the year 2026-27 (October 2026 to ...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.48 PM IST