New Delhi: Opposition leaders slammed the Narendra Modi government after US President Donald Trump announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 annually, a move expected to significantly impact Indian professionals in the United States. The fee hike, effective September 21, applies to both new and existing H-1B visa holders. Rahul Gandhi,...
Nagapattinam: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Saturday criticized the ruling DMK government for imposing multiple restrictions on his political rallies, questioning why similar conditions are not enforced during visits of the Prime Minister or Home Minister. Speaking at a massive rally in Puthur, he alleged that the government disrupted power supplies...
Mumbai, September 20: Kunal Bahl, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank India judge, shared an inspiring story on social media about how a career setback became a turning point in his life. The former CEO and co-founder of Snapdeal, one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, recounted how his H‑1B visa application at Microsoft was rejected in...
Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who won hearts with their performances in the film Saiyaara, are reportedly in a committed relationship. Their on-screen chemistry had sparked rumours of a real-life romance, which now appear to be true. According to sources close to YRF’s Aditya Chopra, the duo grew close while shooting for Saiyaara, with...
A recent picture of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, seemingly showing a baby bump, has gone viral on social media, fueling rumours about her pregnancy. While Katrina and husband Vicky Kaushal have not made any official announcement, the image, reportedly a behind-the-scenes shot from an advertisement shoot, has got fans excited. Fans expressed their joy on...
New Delhi and neighbouring cities including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Aligarh witnessed a spectacular celestial event on Friday night as a bright meteor blazed across the sky. Residents were left mesmerised by the fiery streak, which quickly became a social media sensation with videos of the event circulating widely. Short clips captured the meteor’s fiery...
Washington, DC: In a major policy move that could significantly impact the Indian workforce in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a USD 100,000 (approximately ₹90 lakh) annual fee for all H-1B visa holders. The new regulation, effective Sunday (September 21, 12:01 am EDT/9:30 am IST), bars entry into the...
Udhampur: An Army soldier was killed in a gunfight with suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Friday. Security forces have trapped three to four terrorists in the ongoing encounter near the Doda-Udhampur border. Initially, the Army reported that the encounter had occurred in the general area of Kishtwar. However, in...
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday announced the launch of a dedicated GST grievance category on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) to address queries and complaints related to the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The NCH can be accessed through its toll-free number 1915 or online in 16 Indian languages and English, serving...
Bhavnagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹34,200 crore during the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’ event held in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar. The projects cover a wide range of sectors, with a major focus on maritime infrastructure and sustainable energy initiatives. As part of the maritime development...