In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...
In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following a statement he made during the Joy Forum event in Riyadh. The actor mentioned “people from Balochistan, people from Afghanistan, people from Pakistan” in a single sentence — a remark that has gone viral and sparked widespread debate online. What...
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, told a London court that there will soon be “sensational developments” in his extradition case. The remark has sparked fresh curiosity about the next phase of the high-profile legal battle that has been ongoing for...
In a tragic incident that has sparked outrage across Afghanistan, three Afghan cricketers were reportedly among eight people killed after Pakistan carried out an airstrike near the shared border on Sunday. The strike, which targeted areas along the volatile Durand Line, has once again raised concerns over escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations. According...
In a sharp escalation of diplomatic rhetoric, Pakistan has renewed allegations that India is hosting and sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory—a claim New Delhi strongly denies. In response, India has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s sovereignty, peace, and regional stability. Pakistan’s Accusation & Narrative Over recent weeks, Pakistani officials have ramped up...
In a bold public statement from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would cease purchasing oil from Russia. Trump described the promise as “a big step” in Washington’s efforts to cut off financial support to Moscow amid the Ukraine war. During a media interaction,...
In a gesture that blurred formal protocol and underscored his populist style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to a female booth worker during a rally in Bihar by insisting she refer to him not as “sir,” but as “your brother.” The moment, brief yet impactful, drew attention to Modi’s effort to project closeness with...
In a significant development following days of deadly violence along the border, Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. The truce, which reportedly came into effect on Wednesday evening, aims to bring temporary relief after intense cross-border clashes that claimed dozens of lives and displaced several civilians on both...