An Amazon employee has decided to quit his big tech job and even leave the US after the President Donald Trump-led administration announced H-1B visa hike
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Australia, Canada, UK recognise the Palestinian state; Netanyahu condemns decision
Australia, Canada and the UK have recognised a Palestinian state, a move strongly criticised by Israel
Next-gen GST reforms to boost growth, ease business, says PM Modi
A day before reduced GST rates come into effect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 21, made a strong pitch for promoting ‘swadeshi’ goods and asserted that the next generation GST reforms will accelerate India’s growth story, increase ease of doing business and attract more investors. In his address to the nation, Modi said […]
Donald Trump confirms meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in person in six weeks in South Korea during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju. The plan for the face-to-face summit was confirmed during a phone call earlier this week, the first between the two leaders in three months, which also addressed trade, […]
Dutch police arrest 30 after violent anti-immigration protest in The Hague
At least 30 people were arrested by the Dutch Police after a violent anti-immigration demonstration erupted in The Hague on Saturday
White House gives H-1B stats to justify new fee: 5K+ foreigners hired and 16K Americans fired
The White House has defended US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 (over ₹88 lakh) fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Singapore teen Advait Swaminathan turns discarded cricket bats into lifelines for India’s young players
At an age when most teenagers are focused on school and sport, 17-year-old Singapore cricketer Advait Swaminathan has taken up a project that is helping young players in India. “I noticed many talented players who just couldn’t afford quality cricket equipment. That stayed with me,” he told Santosh Kumar of Tabla, recalling his training stints […]
USD 100,000 H-1B visa rule is one-time and applicable only for new applicants, clarifies White House
The White House on Saturday issued a major clarification that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be a ‘one-time’ payment that will be imposed on new applicants only.
Russia’s overnight aerial strikes on Ukraine kill three, says Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said at least three people died after Russia launched a ‘massive’ aerial overnight strike on multiple Ukrainian cities.
USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee applicable only to new applicants: Reports
President Donald Trump-led administration has clarified that the newly announced $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas will only affect new applicants
