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H-1B visa extension fee unlikely to outweigh cost of losing skilled talent

Washington, Aug. 15 -- The new US fee on H-1B visa extensions is unlikely to discourage companies from retaining skilled foreign workers, as the cost of paying the additional charge could be lower tha... Read More


Land-for-job scam case: Accused Bhola Yadav moves plea seeking summoning of CBI witness as additional accused

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Bhola Yadav, an accused in the land-for-jobs case, has filed an application seeking a direction to summon CBI witness Ashok Kumar Jain as an additional accused in the case. Jain... Read More


Beyond the Battlefield: How India's Armed Forces became a 'First Responder' to the world

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- A military medical team arriving in earthquake-hit Venezuela, warships carrying relief to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka, and an Indian field hospital treating victims in Myanmar, Ind... Read More


Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 Days; losses cross Rs 972 crore

Shimla, Aug. 15 -- The monsoon has claimed 183 lives in Himachal Pradesh in 47 days, while cumulative losses due to rain-related incidents and other natural hazards have crossed Rs 972 crore since Jun... Read More


"His health is priority, BJP politicising the issue": Uttarakhand Congress leader after Devendra Nath Mahto stopped from joining Tiranga Yatra

Ranchi, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand Congress leader Kumar Raja on Saturday accused the BJP of "playing politics over dead bodies" while defending the decision to stop Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha... Read More


80th I-Day: DHR-ICMR celebrates with renewed commitment to health research, medical innovation and nation-building

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) celebrated the 80th Independence Day today at ICMR Headquarters at V Ramalingaswami Bhawan i... Read More


"His health is priority, BJP politicising the issue": Jharkhand Congress leader after Devendra Nath Mahto stopped from joining Tiranga Yatra

Ranchi, Aug. 15 -- Jharkhand Congress leader Kumar Raja on Saturday accused the BJP of "playing politics over dead bodies" while defending the decision to stop Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (... Read More


From bicycles at Thumba to lunar South Pole: India marks 80th Independence Day with major space expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the nation marks a defining turning point in its journey towards the stars. From transporting rocket components on bicycles through... Read More


AI could cut cost of running insurance by eliminating repetitive work: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping insurance companies reduce the time and resources spent on repetitive administrative work, as insurers move AI from isolated pilot... Read More


Varanasi police flags off 100 modified phantom bikes on Independence Day

Varanasi, Aug. 15 -- Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal on Saturday flagged off a squad of 100 modified Phantom bikes on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in an initiative aimed at st... Read More