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Amitabh Kant Says New H-1B Rules Will Backfire on US, Benefit India

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- New H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 annual fee, have been introduced by US President Donald Trump, which former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant claims will stifle innovation in th... Read More


PM Modi Inaugurates Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to Boost Tourism

Mumbai, Sept. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal on September 20, during the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event, marking a significant advancement for th... Read More


Centre Engages with Nasscom Over Concerns on H-1B Visa Fee Hike

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Indian government and Nasscom are evaluating the implications of a new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, effective September 21. This change is expected to significantly ... Read More


Indian, Canadian NSAs Confer on Security Collaboration and Counterterrorism Efforts: MEA

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- National Security Advisors (NSAs) Ajit Doval of India and Nathalie G. Drouin of Canada met in New Delhi on September 18 to discuss enhancing bilateral relations in counterterror... Read More


Government to Enforce Online Gaming Act Rules from October 1

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2025, will take effect on October 1. The Act, notified on August 22, ... Read More


Govt to Set Up 500 Data Labs Nationwide Under 'India AI Mission': Vaishnaw

New Dehi, Sept. 19 -- The Indian government will establish over 500 data labs nationwide under the 'India AI Mission' to boost AI talent and infrastructure. The mission, approved with an expenditure ... Read More


Govt launches National Geothermal Energy Policy aimed at Net Zero goal

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The government has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to bolster its 2070 Net Zero Goal and strengthen energy security. This policy establishes a framewor... Read More


Indian Railways rolls out 'Swachhta Hi Seva' Campaign 2025 at New Delhi

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the "Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan," a campaign focused on enhancing healthcare and nutrition for women, adolescent girls, and chil... Read More


India-US trade tariff issue may see breakthrough in 8-10 weeks: CEA

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- India's Chief Economic Advisor, V. Anantha Nageswaran, expressed optimism that the ongoing tariff stalemate between India and the US will be resolved within 8-10 weeks, with gov... Read More


Govt Aims to Boost Natural Gas Contribution to India's Energy Sector

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The Indian government is prioritizing the expansion of natural gas in the national energy mix, aiming to exceed 15% through accelerated piped natural gas (PNG) distribution, int... Read More