New Delhi: India has officially responded to the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa holders, a move that could significantly impact Indian IT professionals and companies operating in the United States. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is “studying the full...
New Delhi: Panic gripped parts of the national capital on Saturday morning after several schools, including DPS Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, received bomb threat calls. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, and fire service personnel were immediately rushed to the schools, and students and staff were safely evacuated as a precautionary measure....
In a major move targeting U.S. immigration policies, President Donald Trump on Friday announced a steep increase in H1-B visa fees, setting the annual cost at $100,000 per visa. The proclamation, signed at the Oval Office, marks one of the most aggressive actions yet by the administration to restrict immigration and prioritize American workers. White...
New Delhi/Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences following the untimely death of Assam’s renowned singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore due to a scuba diving accident. Garg, aged 52, was widely celebrated for his hit song ‘Ya Ali’ and leaves behind his wife. Taking to social media platform X,...
Singapore: In a tragic turn of events, renowned Assamese singer and music composer Zubeen Garg passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving mishap in Singapore. According to reports, Garg was rescued from the sea by Singapore police and rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, doctors were unable to...
Ahmedabad: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday strongly criticised the allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, demanding a “national apology” from those who propagated what he described as “false and baseless narratives.” His statement comes after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) officially gave the Adani Group a clean chit in...
The Election Commission of India (EC) on Thursday, September 18, strongly refuted allegations made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who had accused the poll body of enabling large-scale voter deletions and shielding those responsible. In a statement to media sources, the EC called Gandhi’s accusations against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar “incorrect and baseless.”...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm wishes from across the world on his 75th birthday, with one of the most significant greetings coming from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader extended heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi and praised his leadership in bolstering the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. In his...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced revised guidelines to improve the design of ballot papers used with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), aiming to make them more voter-friendly and visually clear. These changes will be implemented beginning with the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Under the new provisions, the ballot papers will now feature coloured...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, saying it brought Pakistan “to its knees within the blink of an eye.” Addressing a public rally in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said the nation gives the highest priority to the security of Maa Bharti (Mother...