After US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas (around 9 million or 90 lakh Indian rupees) — to be paid by employers who sponsor technically skilled overseas staff into the US — Indians are the most worried group. And data can mostly tell you why. Read More…
India expects Saudi Arabia to take into consideration “mutual interests and sensitivities” in the bilateral strategic partnership, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of the mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that has significant ramifications for regional security. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
A special NIA court in Jammu granted an additional 45-day remand for Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad, who were arrested on June 22 under UAPA for allegedly harbouring terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Crucial forensic, DNA and mobile data reports are still awaited. Read More…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that audits using artificial intelligence and machine learning detected many fraudulent cases in state welfare and beneficiary schemes. Remote auditing tools helped expose misuse of funds and ineligible claims. The CAG plans to expand digital audits nationwide for greater accountability. Read More…
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh urged global powers to draw lessons from India’s Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of clear objectives and swift conflict termination once aims are achieved. He warned against prolonged wars, stressing that continuing beyond objectives drains resources and harms national readiness. Read More…
In a major push for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens to decrease dependency on other nations while opting for Made in India products “Duniya mein koi hamara bada dushman nahi hai. Agar hamara koi dushman hai toh woh hai dusre deshon par hamari nirbharta…, he said while inaugurating the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’…
The US has linked India’s Russian oil imports to ongoing trade deal negotiations, a move considered unusual. During recent talks, the US team, led by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, raised concerns, while India sought the removal of additional tariffs on its Russian energy purchases. Read More…
Meta CMO Alex Schultz, during his India visit, highlighted the country’s potential as a global AI exporter—especially in chatbots and digital agencies. Meeting over 100 CXOs and creators, he praised India’s digital infrastructure, rapid delivery culture, and regulatory balance, calling it vital to Meta’s growth and AI-driven future. Read More…
Amitabh Kant criticized President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning it would stifle U.S. innovation and redirect global talent to India. He said the move could shift labs, patents, and startups to Indian cities, boosting India’s growth and positioning it as a global hub for tech and innovation. Read More…
The United States is considering developing a port in Bangladesh. This initiative, under the Quad Ports for Future program, aims to establish a US presence in the Bay of Bengal. The move is designed to counterbalance China’s influence. India already has access to Bangladeshi ports. Japan is constructing a deep-sea port at Matarbari. Read…