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One-time H-1B visa fee is only for new applicants, says U.S. Pg 1.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000, the White House clarified that the hike is a one-time payment applicable only to new applicants, not current visa holders, easing global concerns.
One-time H-1B visa fee is only for new applicants, says U.S. Pg 1.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000, the White House clarified that the hike is a one-time payment applicable only to new applicants, not current visa holders, easing global concerns.
H-1B, maybe, Pg8
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike sparks Indian concern, threatens tech sector, and prompts calls for domestic tech infrastructure boost.
H-1B, maybe, Pg8
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike sparks Indian concern, threatens tech sector, and prompts calls for domestic tech infrastructure boost.
Uranium unrest, Pg8
Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.
Uranium unrest, Pg8
Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.
The message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity, Pg8
Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Wickremesinghe for alleged misuse of $50,000 in public funds, sparking political backlash and accountability debates.
The message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity, Pg8
Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Wickremesinghe for alleged misuse of $50,000 in public funds, sparking political backlash and accountability debates.
The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9
Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.
The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9
Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.
Breaking the academic paywall, Pg9
Delhi High Court's order to block Sci-Hub sparks debate on equitable access to scientific knowledge, especially for Global South.
Breaking the academic paywall, Pg9
Delhi High Court's order to block Sci-Hub sparks debate on equitable access to scientific knowledge, especially for Global South.
Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10
SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.
Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10
SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.
How different are supercomputers to normal computers?, Pg11
Explore supercomputers: architecture, software, applications from weather forecasting to quantum computing, and India's supercomputing mission and capabilities.
How different are supercomputers to normal computers?, Pg11
Explore supercomputers: architecture, software, applications from weather forecasting to quantum computing, and India's supercomputing mission and capabilities.
IAF’s iconic MiG-21 fighter to fly into sunset after six decades of service, Pg12
IAF retires MiG-21 fighter jets after 60 years of service; ceremonial flypast marks end of an era.
IAF’s iconic MiG-21 fighter to fly into sunset after six decades of service, Pg12
IAF retires MiG-21 fighter jets after 60 years of service; ceremonial flypast marks end of an era.
EC directs State poll officers to get ready for SIR by Sept. 30, Pg12
Election Commission gears up for nationwide voter list clean-up by September 30, targeting illegal migrants.
EC directs State poll officers to get ready for SIR by Sept. 30, Pg12
Election Commission gears up for nationwide voter list clean-up by September 30, targeting illegal migrants.
H-1B visa hike poorly thought out, says visiting U.S. lawmaker Ami Bera, Pg13
U.S. lawmaker criticizes H-1B visa fee hike, foresees strain on Indo-U.S. ties amid trade disputes and tariff threats.
H-1B visa hike poorly thought out, says visiting U.S. lawmaker Ami Bera, Pg13
U.S. lawmaker criticizes H-1B visa fee hike, foresees strain on Indo-U.S. ties amid trade disputes and tariff threats.
U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit, Pg16
U.S. lawmakers visit China, advocating for increased military dialogue amidst strained U.S.-China relations after a long time.
U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit, Pg16
U.S. lawmakers visit China, advocating for increased military dialogue amidst strained U.S.-China relations after a long time.
U.K., Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state in a seismic shift, Pg 16.
Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and rising international pressure on Israel after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Britain, Australia, and Canada recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a major departure from decades of Western policy.
U.K., Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state in a seismic shift, Pg 16.
Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and rising international pressure on Israel after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Britain, Australia, and Canada recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a major departure from decades of Western policy.
Astronomers have spotted the biggest bangs since the Big Bang, PgII
Astronomers discover Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs), the universe's biggest explosions since the Big Bang, caused by black holes consuming massive stars.
Astronomers have spotted the biggest bangs since the Big Bang, PgII
Astronomers discover Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs), the universe's biggest explosions since the Big Bang, caused by black holes consuming massive stars.
$100,000 visa fee one-time, only for new applications, says White House, Pg 1.
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike strains India-US ties, impacting Indian IT sector and skilled worker mobility.
$100,000 visa fee one-time, only for new applications, says White House, Pg 1.
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike strains India-US ties, impacting Indian IT sector and skilled worker mobility.
Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.
Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.
Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.
Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.
UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over Poland, Pg 2.
UK deploys fighter jets to Poland under NATO mission after Russian drone incursion, reinforcing Eastern European air defenses.
UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over Poland, Pg 2.
UK deploys fighter jets to Poland under NATO mission after Russian drone incursion, reinforcing Eastern European air defenses.
Britain, Canada & Australia recognise Palestine; Will not happen: Netanyahu, Pg 2.
Britain, Canada, and Australia recognize Palestine, signaling frustration over Gaza war and aiming to revive two-state solution.
Britain, Canada & Australia recognise Palestine; Will not happen: Netanyahu, Pg 2.
Britain, Canada, and Australia recognize Palestine, signaling frustration over Gaza war and aiming to revive two-state solution.
New GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.
GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.
New GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.
GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.
Pointing to Musk's Moon mission contract, experts say US is losing space race, Pg 2.
Experts warn US faces losing space race to China due to SpaceX lunar lander delays and risky technology.
Pointing to Musk's Moon mission contract, experts say US is losing space race, Pg 2.
Experts warn US faces losing space race to China due to SpaceX lunar lander delays and risky technology.
In post-Sindoor push, 1st batch of BSF ‘drone commandos’ soon, Pg 9.
BSF pioneers drone warfare with new commando school, integrating UAVs for enhanced border security and offensive capabilities.
In post-Sindoor push, 1st batch of BSF ‘drone commandos’ soon, Pg 9.
BSF pioneers drone warfare with new commando school, integrating UAVs for enhanced border security and offensive capabilities.
A wake-up call, Pg 12.
India grapples with strategic multi-dependence on China, Russia, and the US, hindering foreign policy autonomy and requiring manufacturing revolution.
A wake-up call, Pg 12.
India grapples with strategic multi-dependence on China, Russia, and the US, hindering foreign policy autonomy and requiring manufacturing revolution.
THE VISA BARRIER, Pg 12.
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike strains India-US ties, threatening IT sector and skilled worker mobility amidst trade talks.
THE VISA BARRIER, Pg 12.
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike strains India-US ties, threatening IT sector and skilled worker mobility amidst trade talks.
States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.
States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.
States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.
States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.
'In the new global order, economic strength and resilience matter. India should focus on building that', Pg 15.
CII advocates for enhanced economic resilience amid US tariff concerns, urging reforms and diversified markets for sustained growth.
'In the new global order, economic strength and resilience matter. India should focus on building that', Pg 15.
CII advocates for enhanced economic resilience amid US tariff concerns, urging reforms and diversified markets for sustained growth.
The problem with low inflation, Pg 16.
Low inflation poses fiscal challenges as nominal GDP growth lags, impacting tax revenues and budget targets for the government.
The problem with low inflation, Pg 16.
Low inflation poses fiscal challenges as nominal GDP growth lags, impacting tax revenues and budget targets for the government.
Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.
Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.
Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.
Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.
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