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Ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, debate on H1B visas intensifies

Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world

Sebi launches free tools on site, Saarthi App to boost investor awareness

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday is offering a range of free tools and resources on its investor website and the 'Saarthi' App as part of its investor education initiatives.

Prayer meet for late former PM Manmohan Singh to be held on Friday

Before the prayer meet, the family of the former PM would also hold a 'bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at their 3, Motilal Nehru Marg residence

Punjab's revenue from VAT, CST, GST crosses Rs 30,000 cr in Apr-Dec: Cheema

Cheema said the state has also witnessed a significant increase in its net GST and excise revenue for December 2024 compared to December 2023

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in custody

Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same day

Giriraj Singh aims to raise jute bag prices to Rs 2 lakh per tonne

Singh informed that his ministry has "taken several initiatives to strengthen the sector's contribution to growth and enhance India's position in the global textile industry"

Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel begins 3-day visit to India

Khaleel's trip to India comes nearly three months after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited India

Looking at resuming crude oil supply to India, expanding trade basket: Iran

"It is important to address this issue," the Iranian official said on resumption of supply of Iranian crude oil to India

AP cabinet approves Rs 2,723 cr for Amaravati works, other investments

The PM will also inaugurate the Rs 1,518 crore Krishnapatnam Industrial Hub, with its first phase being set up on a 2,500-acre land parcel

White-collar hiring up 9% in Dec, driven by high-skill roles: Report

According to Naukri JobSpeak, the index reached an impressive 2,651 points in December 2024, reflecting a robust 9 per cent year-on-year growth, a promising sign for the year ahead

Pig butchering scam targeting jobless youth, housewives, says MHA report

The report said that cybercriminals have also been using Google services platforms to initiate these crimes.

TMC councillor gunned down in Bengal's Malda, CM Mamata expresses shock

Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in West Bengal's Malda district on Thursday morning, police said.

MP CM assures safe disposal of waste linked to Bhopal gas tragedy

Addressing a press conference, CM Yadav said scientific studies have been carried out and safe technology will be deployed for the (waste) incineration process

Mamata demands crackdown on illegal encroachment by builders on govt land

Banerjee, who chaired an administrative review meeting at the state secretariat, directed police to arrest all such builders in accordance with the law

DAP subsidy extension aims to facilitate corporate profit: Farmer's body

The AIKS added that the surge in prices is accentuated because of monopoly control of a few global corporations on mineral resources and fertilizer production

PM Modi's 'Parivartan Rally' on Sunday will be game changer in Delhi: BJP

The rally is scheduled to be held Sunday at Japanese Park in Rohini in northwest Delhi

Border areas, remote villages in Ladakh digitally connected: Army

In a post on X on Thursday, the Indian Army also shared a video of this journey and glimpses of the change it has brought to the lives of local people in the region

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to visit India early next week

Sullivan's trip will be the last high-profile visit to New Delhi from the outgoing Biden administration

Places of Worship Act: SC to hear plea against 'Bhojshala' survey in MP

The bench directed the registry to seek instructions from Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and tagged the matter with the pending petitions

DU to distribute laptops, tablets to orphaned, visually impaired students

The distribution of laptops and tablets will take place under the Sashakt Beti' and e-Drishti' programmes