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Trump hikes H-1B visa fees to $100,000, Pg1
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 strains India-U.S. ties before trade talks, impacting skilled worker mobility.
Trump hikes H-1B visa fees to $100,000, Pg1
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 strains India-U.S. ties before trade talks, impacting skilled worker mobility.
India backs resolution to let Palestine President address UNGA, Pg8
India supports UN resolution enabling Palestine President to address UNGA via video amid US visa denials, fostering diplomatic engagement.
India backs resolution to let Palestine President address UNGA, Pg8
India supports UN resolution enabling Palestine President to address UNGA via video amid US visa denials, fostering diplomatic engagement.
60% of Indian H-1B visa holders earn less than the new $100,000 fee per year, Pg9
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 annually threatens Indian workers' prospects, impacting 60% earning below that threshold.
60% of Indian H-1B visa holders earn less than the new $100,000 fee per year, Pg9
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 annually threatens Indian workers' prospects, impacting 60% earning below that threshold.
Mumbai-Thane bullet train tunnel excavation completed, Pg10
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train achieves undersea tunnel breakthrough; first phase operational by 2027 with Japanese collaboration and advanced Shinkansen technology.
Mumbai-Thane bullet train tunnel excavation completed, Pg10
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train achieves undersea tunnel breakthrough; first phase operational by 2027 with Japanese collaboration and advanced Shinkansen technology.
ICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12
ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.
ICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12
ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.
El Niño makes India’s heavy rains more intense, Pg12
El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.
El Niño makes India’s heavy rains more intense, Pg12
El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.
Dawn of artificial mummification pushed back 5,000 years, Pg12
Southeast Asia's pre-Neolithic burials reveal artificial mummification practices dating back 14,000 years, predating Chinchorro mummies by 5,000 years.
Dawn of artificial mummification pushed back 5,000 years, Pg12
Southeast Asia's pre-Neolithic burials reveal artificial mummification practices dating back 14,000 years, predating Chinchorro mummies by 5,000 years.
Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12
Study reveals 'blue-green' ammonia production cuts costs by 7% and slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 63% compared to standalone plants.
Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12
Study reveals 'blue-green' ammonia production cuts costs by 7% and slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 63% compared to standalone plants.
What is the signicance of Saudi-Pakistan pact?, pg 13.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defence pact, signalling a shift in West Asia’s security architecture at a time of U.S. retrenchment, Israel’s expanding conflicts, and rising Gulf insecurities.
What is the signicance of Saudi-Pakistan pact?, pg 13.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defence pact, signalling a shift in West Asia’s security architecture at a time of U.S. retrenchment, Israel’s expanding conflicts, and rising Gulf insecurities.
Is it feasible to blend isobutanol and diesel?, Pg 13.
The Union Transport Ministry and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are studying the feasibility of blending isobutanol with diesel after ethanol–diesel blending attempts failed. This could help utilise India’s surplus biofuel production and contribute to emission reduction targets.
Is it feasible to blend isobutanol and diesel?, Pg 13.
The Union Transport Ministry and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are studying the feasibility of blending isobutanol with diesel after ethanol–diesel blending attempts failed. This could help utilise India’s surplus biofuel production and contribute to emission reduction targets.
Why is India on the U.S. blacklist on fentanyl?, Pg 13.
The U.S. has released its annual Major’s List of countries linked to narcotics trade, naming 23 nations including India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, citing their role in the flow of illicit drugs and precursors like fentanyl, a major driver of overdose deaths in America.
Why is India on the U.S. blacklist on fentanyl?, Pg 13.
The U.S. has released its annual Major’s List of countries linked to narcotics trade, naming 23 nations including India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, citing their role in the flow of illicit drugs and precursors like fentanyl, a major driver of overdose deaths in America.
Americans will dominate board of new TikTok U.S. entity, says White House, Pg15
White House confirms Americans will control TikTok's U.S. board amid national security concerns and potential Oracle-led takeover.
Americans will dominate board of new TikTok U.S. entity, says White House, Pg15
White House confirms Americans will control TikTok's U.S. board amid national security concerns and potential Oracle-led takeover.
After 50% tariff, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa: Trump's latest hits skilled Indian labour in US, Pg 1.
Trump's new H-1B visa rules impose $100,000 annual fee, disproportionately impacting Indian tech professionals seeking US jobs.
After 50% tariff, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa: Trump's latest hits skilled Indian labour in US, Pg 1.
Trump's new H-1B visa rules impose $100,000 annual fee, disproportionately impacting Indian tech professionals seeking US jobs.
Our dependence on other countries is our biggest enemy: PM, Pg 1.
PM Modi unveils maritime reforms, aiming for self-reliance by 2047, reducing dependence on foreign shipping, and boosting domestic shipbuilding.
Our dependence on other countries is our biggest enemy: PM, Pg 1.
PM Modi unveils maritime reforms, aiming for self-reliance by 2047, reducing dependence on foreign shipping, and boosting domestic shipbuilding.
Shadow on trade talks in US next week, Pg 1.
US H-1B visa curbs threaten India-US trade talks, impacting IT sector and potentially escalating protectionism in services trade.
Shadow on trade talks in US next week, Pg 1.
US H-1B visa curbs threaten India-US trade talks, impacting IT sector and potentially escalating protectionism in services trade.
Cyberattack disrupts check-in operations at European airports, Pg 2.
Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupts check-in systems at major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations.
Cyberattack disrupts check-in operations at European airports, Pg 2.
Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupts check-in systems at major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations.
Delhi's fingers crossed
US H-1B visa restrictions threaten Indian IT sector, potentially boosting Indian GCCs, impacting thousands of tech professionals.
Delhi's fingers crossed
US H-1B visa restrictions threaten Indian IT sector, potentially boosting Indian GCCs, impacting thousands of tech professionals.
$100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, Pg 4.
US imposes $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, sparking concerns over skilled talent mobility and Indo-US trade relations.
$100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, Pg 4.
US imposes $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, sparking concerns over skilled talent mobility and Indo-US trade relations.
H-1B visa, Indians, and the immigration discourse in America: Decoding fee hike, Pg 13.
US H-1B visa fee hike impacts Indian tech workers amid immigration debates and economic concerns over wage depression.
H-1B visa, Indians, and the immigration discourse in America: Decoding fee hike, Pg 13.
US H-1B visa fee hike impacts Indian tech workers amid immigration debates and economic concerns over wage depression.
Speedy extradition: Shah asks CBI to coordinate with IB, NIA to frame SOP, Pg 6.
Amit Shah directs CBI, IB, and NIA to create SOP for fast-tracking extradition of fugitives involved in terror, narcotics, arms smuggling.
Speedy extradition: Shah asks CBI to coordinate with IB, NIA to frame SOP, Pg 6.
Amit Shah directs CBI, IB, and NIA to create SOP for fast-tracking extradition of fugitives involved in terror, narcotics, arms smuggling.
135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.
Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.
135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.
Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.
Allahabad HC to UP DGP, Home dept: Remove caste from all FIRs, police files, frame new SOP, Pg 10.
Allahabad HC orders UP police to remove caste references from FIRs, police files, and create new SOPs.
Allahabad HC to UP DGP, Home dept: Remove caste from all FIRs, police files, frame new SOP, Pg 10.
Allahabad HC orders UP police to remove caste references from FIRs, police files, and create new SOPs.
GST complaints: Dedicated space on consumer site, Pg 13.
National Consumer Helpline introduces dedicated GST complaint category, aligning with 'Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025' for effective grievance redressal.
GST complaints: Dedicated space on consumer site, Pg 13.
National Consumer Helpline introduces dedicated GST complaint category, aligning with 'Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025' for effective grievance redressal.
India inks deep sea mining exploration deal with UN body, pg 13.
India secures 15-year deep sea mining exploration rights in Indian Ocean from UN body for polymetallic sulphides.
India inks deep sea mining exploration deal with UN body, pg 13.
India secures 15-year deep sea mining exploration rights in Indian Ocean from UN body for polymetallic sulphides.
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