Latest News, Updates & Breaking Headlines
Wall Street struggled on Thursday, heading toward a rare three-day losing streak as investors digested stronger-than-expected US economic data and corporate results.The S&P 500 fell 0.7% in early trading, marking a deeper decline than the previous two days, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 107 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite slid…
NEW DELHI: Steel magnate Sajjan Jindal’s fully-owned car venture JSW Motors is in talks with BYD — the world’s biggest EV maker — and a clutch of other Chinese companies like Geely, Cherry, Xiaomi, Nio Auto, and Li Auto for platform and component access. The Indian company has lined up investments of nearly Rs 26,000…
The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…
Europe’s economic powerhouse Germany is ready to welcome more Indian IT professionals and students following the US torpedoing of its H-1B visa programme, says German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann in an exclusive interview to TOI. Given the US H-1B overhaul, do you think this might be an opportunity for Germany to attract more skilled…
The journey of international tech professionals seeking US work visas is often fraught with uncertainty. The H-1B visa, long considered the primary route for skilled workers, is notoriously competitive and increasingly costly. For many, even exceptional talent does not guarantee success due to the lottery-based selection system. In this context, Tanush Sharanarthi’s story stands out…
Individuals on H-1B visas who face layoffs whilst holding an active visa status have a 60-day window to secure alternative employment or depart from the United States. (AI image) Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for techies who have recently been laid off by firms like…
The US government on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to modify the H-1B visa selection process. US President Donald Trump recently announced the decision to impose an increased fee of $1,00,000 on the new H-1B application. The revised regulation sent shockwaves in the global technology sector and many tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Meta and…
Representative image credits: AP Asian share markets looked set to extend recent gains on Tuesday, driven by strong investor optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks, while bets on further US interest rate cuts pushed gold to fresh record levels.Wall Street had reached another record after Nvidia announced it would invest up to $100…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: RBI is considering a proposal to regulate the use of device locking technology in case of continued default for some small-ticket personal loans – but with explicit safeguards. Sources said a final decision on the issue has not been taken, but the needs of consumers and lenders have to be balanced.In some…
The Indian Embassy in US on Saturday (local time) issued an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals seeking urgent support after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing an unprecedented annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.“Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may call cell number +1-202-550-9931 (and WhatsApp). This number should be used…
