Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
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...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Data spills at home; Green card limbo deepensHappy Tuesday! Recent data-collection experiments by on-demand platforms have drawn attention to Indian physical AI startups. This and more...
26 May, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challengingSome 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Imm...
26 May, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Marco Rubio says new US green card policy ‘not about India’, cites global immigration overhaulUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a new green card policy is a global immigration overhaul, not specifically targeting India. H...
23 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM 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
As first payments of $166 billion Trump tariff refunds begin May 11, will importers get paid despite portal errors and claim delays?As first payments of the $166 billion Trump tariff refunds begin May 11, the key question is speed. Data shows only about 3% of claims are ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Did Microsoft lose its AI edge? What changed in the Microsoft OpenAI deal— and why Microsoft stock fell while Amazon stock surged?What changed in the Microsoft OpenAI deal? Microsoft stock fell 2–3% after the Microsoft OpenAI deal ended exclusivity, shaking the AI mark...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
$166B Tariff refunds released: When are Americans getting their tariff refunds, and will they actually get them?Tariff refunds 2026 are finally rolling out. Over $166 billion in tariff refunds is now open for claims. More than 330,000 U.S. businesses ...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Tariff refund: Trump to begin refunding $166 billion in tariffs starting Monday - check who is on the listTariff refund: Trump tariff refund begins Monday as $166 billion payouts start— who qualifies and how to claim, all the details are here. T...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
From users to builders: How AI and low-code are rewriting who builds softwareCitizen development and AI-driven “vibe coding” are reshaping how software is built inside organisations, shifting creation power from IT t...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Where’s My Refund IRS delays 2026: As April 15 deadline nears, what’s the real IRS refund timeline and why are refunds still slow?Where’s My Refund IRS delays 2026: Over 90% of Internal Revenue Service refunds arrive within 21 days. Taxpayers are seeing unexpected slow...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
58% surges in Insurance Ombudsman cases: 4 reforms to fix the backlog before it breaksThe Insurance Ombudsman serves as a guardian of trust for the industry and has resolved thousands of disputes for policyholders. But a grow...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Supreme Court's AI Committee: CJI Surya Kant unveils plans to boost India's justice systemThe CJI stated that AI would be utilised to achieve speedy, affordable, and true justice, adding that the apex court's research centre had ...
07 Mar, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Skilled Indians have a 90 year wait for green cards, the Jumpstart Bill seeks to resolve thisThe US sets aside only 1.40 lakh green cards for employment-based applicants and there is a 7% per country cap. Given the heavy influx of I...
11 Apr, 2022, 05.45 PM IST