On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
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Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionRepublicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money fo...
20 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively ...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM 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
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Trump signed bipartisan legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in hi...
01 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM 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
Sweden rights groups blast 'honest living' criteria for migrantsSweden's government has faced growing criticism over its plans to require migrants to adhere to "honest living", with rights groups and leg...
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Obama Admn remains hopeful on comprehensive immigration reformThe Obama Administration has expressed hope that the US Congress would be able to pass the immigration reform bill, even as John Boehner re...
07 Feb, 2014, 12.06 PM IST
India expressed concerns over US Immigration Reforms BillIndia has raised its strong concerns over the US proposed Immigration Reforms Bill saying that it would adversely impact domestic IT indust...
07 Aug, 2013, 04.20 PM IST
US Immigration: Now that the Bill is dead, reforms should take courseHad the Senate version been adopted by the House and made into law, it would have created rancour among immigrants waiting for permanent re...
16 Jul, 2013, 04.45 AM IST
Barack Obama urges Republicans to pass immigration bill; 240,000 Indians to benefitThe bill would boost economy and create a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.
14 Jul, 2013, 02.44 PM IST
South Asian rights group concerned over US immigration bill"We are concerned with several pieces of this bill that must be addressed in order to truly reform the system", said Deepa Iyer.
24 May, 2013, 10.34 AM IST
Wipro’s Premji concerned about US immigration reform billPremji said some of the clauses in the immigration bill may impact Indian software companies, which send thousands of employees to the US e...
19 Apr, 2013, 03.59 PM IST
US immigration reform bill: Come to America, but not so many of youWhat are the proposals that India should be concerned about? For instance, stringent visa measures could cost Indian IT companies more time...
18 Apr, 2013, 03.55 AM IST
ET in the Classroom: What US immigration reform bill could mean for Indian IT firmsAs a group of senators in the US intend to unveil the draft bill in the next few days, ET tells you what it could mean for India, especiall...
17 Apr, 2013, 05.28 AM IST