India, Oct. 8 -- The US government is suspending eight major IT companies from a programme linked to green cards for skilled foreign workers. The move was announced by senior US officials on Thursday. Officials said the companies were being suspended over alleged fraud and as part of an effort to encourage companies to hire more American workers.

Microsoft and Adobe were among the companies named in the suspension. Senior US officials said the government was taking action against these companies as part of its wider push to ensure American workers get more job opportunities, according to Reuters.

US Vice President JD Vance directly addressed Microsoft while announcing the policy. He said Microsoft is a major American company but must ma...