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The new rules require H-1B applicants to keep all social media accounts public throughout the visa process. Image: AI generated The H-1B visa is no longer just an employment instrument; it has become a geopolitical signal. Under the second presidency of Donald Trump, immigration has re-entered the language of trade, leverage and national security, with…
Silver prices surged to fresh record highs in domestic and overseas markets on Wednesday, driven by a weaker US dollar, expectations of easier monetary policy and rising geopolitical tensions.In the national capital, silver jumped by Rs 9,750 to hit an all-time high of Rs 2,27,000 per kilogram, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The…
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal (ANI image) Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a “Chintan Shivir” on professional services. According to a Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release, the Department of Commerce organised the event on…
SG Pipers clinch GCL season 3 title (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: SG Pipers pulled off a stunning upset to win the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) on Tuesday, defeating two-time defending champions Continental Kings in the final.The Pipers had barely made it to the final, edging past Ganges Grandmasters by just one…
MUMBAI: Unilever, Levi’s and Tesla have at least one thing in common – Indian-origin chief financial officers. More than a dozen global giants – from Apple and Qualcomm to HSBC and Mastercard have CFOs of Indian descent, a study by global executive search firm Stanton Chase showed. Of the 20 (includes three former ones) such…
MUMBAI: Infosys and Bharti Airtel led a 638-point sensex rally on Monday, its second session of rebound after days of slide, as the reversal in rupee’s strength against the dollar enthused Dalal Street investors. The rise in the sensex, however, came even as foreign funds were net sellers, BSE data showed. Over the past few…
Private equity investment in India slowed down during this year, with only $14.9 billion of investments secured with 217 deals during the third quarter of the year. It’s a dip from 2024’s $26.3 billion, aaccording to a KPMG report, cited by ANI.This has primarily been due to global uncertainties including US tariff policies and geopolitical…
If luxury had a starting point in Indian fashion, the Banarasi saree would be right there. Born in Varanasi and shaped during the Mughal era, Banarasi sarees are all about richness. Heavy silk. Intricate brocade. Motifs inspired by gardens, flowers, and architecture. And that unmistakable gold and silver zari that catches light like nothing else….
Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA play key roles in brain health, heart function—and even fighting inflammation. A fresh global review highlights big gaps in how countries guide people on these nutrients, leaving many short of what they need for lifelong wellness. Published in Nutrition Research Reviews, the study pulls together recommendations from 42…
NEW DELHI: The external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the global economic and political hierarchy has undergone a “very significant change,” suggesting that India has gained a key advantage in human resources at a time when several developed nations are grappling with stagnation and demographic challenges. Addressing the convocation of an institute in…
