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How Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer's biggest rival, reshaped Greater Manchester and why he is called "King of North"Who is Andy Burnham? : Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return t...
Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosenKeir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure...
Modi says 70 lakh jobs created under PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana so far; transfers initial incentives worth Rs 2,400 crPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced over 70 lakh jobs created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing Rs 2,400 ...
Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
UK sees significant fall in work visas due to stricter immigration reformsUK work visa issuances have halved since their 2023 peak, following a series of immigration reforms. Over 100 occupations are now restricte...
How to regain funds & frolic: India’s capex push needs savings, competitiveness and global capital flows to alignAsia is experiencing an industrial boom. India can benefit by increasing manufacturing and attracting investment. This will create jobs and...
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: CM Vijay adds 23 more ministers to TVK-led govt, shuffles some portfoliosT.N. Cabinet Expansion Updates: Tamil Nadu's new government has expanded its cabinet. Twenty-three more MLAs joined the State Cabinet. This...
UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
Finland plans tougher language, income rules for international studentsFinland is proposing stricter rules for international students, including enhanced language proficiency checks before arrival and delayed f...
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled worke...
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
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...