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Indian IT firms filed few PERM applications compared with US tech majors

Indian IT firms have sharply reduced PERM filings and expanded local hiring in the US, with analysts expecting a limited industry impact from the programme's suspension

Delhi protests: Can't use hammer to kill fly, says SC amid stringent curbs

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to avoid a blanket shutdown of transport services in Delhi amid a major security clampdown ahead of a protest seeking the CEC's resignation

Festival breather: UPI merchant fee may be deferred till January 1

UPI MDR may be deferred to January 1, while the exemption for small merchants could be expanded to businesses with annual turnover of up to ₹40 lakh

Won't stop until India becomes developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi

Marking 25 years as a head of government, Narendra Modi sets out six goals for India and vows to continue serving the country until it becomes a developed nation by 2047.

Jaishankar on 5-day visit to Africa to strengthen trade and investment ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Ghana, Ethiopia and Côte d'Ivoire, with talks set to focus on trade, investment, critical minerals and development cooperation

India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress

The group will examine constraints hindering trade and investment flows under TEPA as India seeks greater market access for its agricultural and marine exports

Union ministers Puri, Verma do not find place in BJP's UP Rajya Sabha list

Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma's Rajya Sabha terms end on November 25; their exclusion comes amid speculation about a mid-term revamp of the Union Council of Ministers

Kautilya Conclave: Need multi-alignment to navigate world, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister says India is working towards a limited resolution on grain and fertiliser shipments, while rejecting the idea of a global trading system without the US

'India has moved beyond advocacy, towards resolution of Russia-Ukraine war'

The External Affairs Minister spoke of the need for middle and emerging powers to cooperate on connectivity, supply chains and defence

SIR protests gather steam ahead of SC hearing; Opposition widens agitation

Protests against the CEC are likely to continue in the coming week as they did on Sunday for the third consecutive day

The opportunities and obstacles of migration: UNFPA study flags key gaps

The study said that migrant workers are not only labour-market participants but important contributors to critical sectors of south India's economy

New horizons: Women set to play more decisive roles at RSS affiliates

Sangh Parivar outfits are increasingly seeking to raise women's representation in their decision-making bodies

How effective is Efta deal thus far: Swiss prez starts India visit on Oct 5

In the last 12 months, India and Switzerland have held discussions on issues such as regulatory cooperation, addressing non-tariff barriers

Democracy makes India's economic reforms durable, says vice-president

C P Radhakrishnan said consensus-building may slow decisions at times but makes reforms sustainable, while warning that growth benefits must reach every section of society

Modi, Trump review bilateral relations amid fresh sanctions threat

Modi and Trump reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies as New Delhi faces the prospect of fresh US sanctions over Russian energy purchases

Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship

Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop

An increasingly import-dependent domestic edible oil market may add further complexity to New Delhi's ties with Moscow and Washington

Indian delegation reaches Islamabad for three-day SCO coordinators' meet

National coordinators will discuss activities under Pakistan's SCO chairmanship and preparations for upcoming meetings ahead of the leaders' summit in August 2027

Election Commission's SIR response faces pushback from Opposition parties

Parties plan nationwide protests, seek to form a unified front to reject EC's statement on SIR, escalating their demands for CEC's resignation

Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits

India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act as Modi plans visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties