H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Trump defended his stance on "no new wars," stating he never guaranteed it and that the conflict with Iran is not an "endless war...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councilsA new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatu...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures buildRepublican lawmakers are increasingly breaking with President Trump, rebuking his policies on Iran, funding, and domestic spying. Despite D...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Paramount to face legal challenge from states on Warner dealTop lawyers from approximately 10 states, led by California, are preparing a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.'s $110 billion acq...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources sayCalifornia, New York, and other states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The lawsuit, exp...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney GeneralAmidst shifts in the Justice Department's hierarchy, President Donald Trump is set to nominate Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General. Bl...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Migrant children separated under Trump policy face renewed family breakupsFederal agents are separating children from their families again in the United States. This is happening despite legal settlements meant to...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlashThe Trump administration has dropped its $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government abuse. This decision followed strong o...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from CongressPresident Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congre...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Eileen Wang, ex-Arcadia mayor, pleads guilty to secretly acting as agent of Chinese govt; when will sentencing come, and how long could she spend behind bars?Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. She admitted...
30 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source saysThe US Justice Department is investigating a group linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman. This group partially funded E. Jean Carroll's lawsui...
30 May, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Trump govt’s new green card rules leave many questions unansweredA new USCIS policy memo is causing confusion for immigrants seeking green cards in the US. Immigration officers will now apply closer discr...
27 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...
27 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Which visa holders face the highest risk under US’ new Green Card rules?A new USCIS policy memo is increasing discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly impacting non-immigrant vi...
27 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Meet Christian Menefee, the youngest Harris County attorney who defeated Al Green in Texas Democratic primary runoffChristian D. Menefee, a rising Democratic star, defeated veteran Congressman Al Green in a primary runoff for the newly redrawn Texas 18th ...
27 May, 2026, 09.03 AM IST