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US launches new measure to combat abuse of H-1B visa

Washington, Sept. 21 -- The US Labour Department announced on Friday the launch of "Project Firewall," an aggressive enforcement initiative targeting employers who abuse the H-1B visa programme, marki... Read More


When Zubeen Garg requested fans to sing his iconic track Mayabini after his death: 'This song is my fantasy'

India, Sept. 21 -- Late singer Zubeen Garg sang many iconic songs in several languages, including Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi. However, on several occasions, Zubeen revealed which song of his was the... Read More


Charlie Kirk's last interview before death shared by Andrew Smith; discussed entrepreneurship, Musk and more | Watch

India, Sept. 21 -- Investor Andrew K Smith has shared Charlie Kirk's final interview before he was assassinated at Utah Valley University by Tyler Robinson on September 10. In his last interview, the ... Read More


PM Modi highlights GST reduction, income tax benefits calls it "double bonanza"

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates would complement income tax benefits given earlier this year, creating a "double bonanza" for citizens, Prime Minister Narend... Read More


"What could be a bigger failure than this?" asks Congress's Randeep Surjewala on H1B visa fee hike

Kaithal, Sept. 21 -- Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Sunday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government over the H1B visa fee hike by the United States of America (U.S.A.) and as... Read More


FAANG employee says he's quitting H-1B race, leaving US: 'Endless cycle of anxiety'

India, Sept. 21 -- An Amazon employee claims that Donald Trump's decision to raise the H-1B fee to $100,000 was the final tipping point behind his decision to quit the visa race and leave the United S... Read More


"Tamil Nadu's chariot stuck without moving an inch": TVK chief Vijay slams CM Stalin, son

Tiruvarur, Sept. 21 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister MK Stalin and his son, accusing them of halting Tamil Nadu's progress. Speaking in Ti... Read More


China's interference blamed for cancellation of Taiwanese art show in Kazakhstan

India, Sept. 21 -- Taipei [Taiwan] Sep 21 (ANI) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has sharply criticised Beijing after a planned Taiwanese art exhibition in Kazakhstan was suddenly scrapped,... Read More


Digital gap limits reach of affordable healthcare services, says Aarthi Scans & Labs director

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Dr Aarthi Govindarajan, Director of Aarthi Scans & Labs, says low- and middle-income groups are missing out on affordable healthcare services because they lack sufficient access... Read More


Skilling women is India's biggest economic opportunity

India, Sept. 21 -- There are some encouraging signs. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 reports a rise in the female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) to 41.7%, up from 37% the prev... Read More