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US podcaster and influencer Kyle Seraphin called out Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his H-1B crackdown in Texas, not because he does not support it but as it does not serve the purpose now. Seraphin said it is too late and too little to freeze H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities after what Abbott…
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that underscores the MAGA v Moderate Republican politics in the US heartland, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced a sweeping investigation into alleged abuse of the federal H-1B visa program, targeting what his office described as fraudulent schemes that disadvantage U.S. workers. Paxton said his office…
A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near…
Texas governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa hiring.This marks a major setback for foreign professionals seeking to work in US, especially in the Red state.In a letter sent to agency heads, Abbott directed all state bodies to immediately freeze new H-1B petitions, citing ‘abuse’ of…
In a chilling episode, an Indian-American physician recounted her aged mother’s harrowing run-in with ICE officers while shopping in a Texas mall. The agents suspiciously interrogated her about her heritage, mistakenly assuming she was a Spanish speaker, only to backtrack when she confirmed her citizenship. An Indian‑American doctor said her elderly mother was stopped and…
A man who identified himself as a MAGA patriot stoked anti-India hatred as he called the Hindu god Ganesh a “demonic elephant.” Blake Kresses was reacting to Texas woman Sara Gonzales’s H-1B exposé video and shared his own experience in the Dallas–Fort Worth area as a political campaigner.“I worked on political campaigns in this area…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Thursday after comments from US President Donald Trump eased worries about unrest in Iran and possible disruptions to crude supplies.West Texas Intermediate crude fell 3.0% to $60.16 a barrel, while Brent slipped 2.93% to $64.57. The decline came after Trump said he had been informed that the killing of…
Chamath Palihapitiya is seriously considering a move away from California, prompted by emerging tax regulations. This decision echoes a growing sentiment among affluent entrepreneurs who are increasingly wary of the state’s economic environment, particularly in light of a proposed 5% wealth tax on fortunes exceeding $1 billion. Chamath Palihapitiya, a Canadian‑American billionaire of Sri-Lankan origin,…
Marcell Ozuna of the Atlanta Braves (Image via Getty) Atlanta Braves rumors are gaining serious traction as Atlanta continues to explore a blockbuster trade for Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, a move that would instantly reshape the National League playoff picture. The two-time World Series MVP remains one of baseball’s most dangerous left-handed bats, and…
Who was Tom Hicks? Former owner of the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Liverpool FC dies at 79 (Image Via Getty) Tom Hicks was a Texas businessman who played a major role in American and international sports. He died at the age of 79 on Saturday, December 7, in Dallas, Texas. A spokesperson confirmed that…
