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Trump admin's $100K H-1B visa fee hike could hit US doctors, hospitals

The Trump administration has announced a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee hike; visa quotas remain unchanged at 65,000 for regular applicants and 20,000 for advanced degree holders

XIME launches Bloomberg Lab to train students in practical finance skills

XIME has launched its Bloomberg Xperiential Lab, offering students hands-on training, live market access, and globally recognised certifications to boost finance career readiness

GST 2.0 rollout begins today: New rates, tax cuts, exemptions | Top updates

The GST Council has cut slabs from four to two - 5 per cent and 18 per cent - while keeping a special 40 per cent rate on 'sin goods' and select luxury items under the new GST 2.0 framework

Cong ignored India's potential: PM Modi slams licence raj, foreign reliance

During a public event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress' policies for holding back India's growth, and urged a self-reliant India to secure the nation's future

'Not on the radar': Pak Defence Min Asif denies nuclear link in Saudi pact

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Geo TV that Pakistan's capabilities extend to Saudi under the pact, but later told Reuters that nuclear weapons are 'not on the radar'

India's space ambitions strengthen national safety: Isro chief Narayanan

Isro chairman Dr V Narayanan said India's space missions - from Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan - strengthen national security, advance science, and pave the way for a crewed lunar landing by 2040

Defence indigenisation, procurement top goals for govt: Defence Secy

The Blueprint Discourse: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India is accelerating defence indigenisation, boosting private sector role and strategic autonomy; budget not a constraint

US pushes to include India's Russian crude imports in trade negotiations

US officials have sought India to include Russian oil purchases in trade talks, even as New Delhi's refiners boost imports

Trump admin to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000: All you need to know

Trump administration clarified that visa quotas are not changing; the annual limit remains 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders from US universities

Only 2 in 10 consumers felt GST rate cut benefits in 2018-19, shows survey

Only 18 per cent of consumers say GST rate cuts in 2018-19 reached them; half blame brands and retailers for not reducing MRPs, while 78 per cent demand strict enforcement to pass on benefits

Singapore police review Viceroy complaint on Vedanta's dividend funding

The Singapore police are reviewing a complaint by short seller Viceroy Research, which claims Vedanta Ltd used a $900 million loan and accounting tactics to fund its 2024 dividend payout

RBI pushes banks to slash retail charges, putting billions in fees at risk

In recent weeks, Reserve Bank of India officials have conveyed to banks that it wants a reduction in service charges, including those for debit cards, minimum balance violations and late payments

SoftBank to trim Vision Fund team by 20% to focus on Son's AI projects

SoftBank will cut nearly 20 per cent of Vision Fund staff worldwide as it shifts focus to AI projects like the $500 billion Stargate plan, investing heavily in chips, data centres and OpenAI

UK court agrees to hear Nirav Modi's plea to delay extradition to India

UK court has accepted Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition case, citing risk of interrogation; Indian agencies are preparing a detailed response to contest the claims

IITs gear up for 2026 placements as recruiter participation sees sharp rise

Early signs show a strong 2026 placement season at IITs, with top recruiters from high-frequency trading, tech, startups, and PSUs increasing participation and offers across sectors

Democrats introduce free speech bill after ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show

Democrats responded to ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by introducing a free speech bill and accusing the Trump administration of pressuring broadcasters to silence critics

'Licence should be taken away': Trump warns TV broadcasters critical of him

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after backlash over remarks on Charlie Kirk, with Trump backing the move and saying the host's removal was tied to poor ratings

Huawei unveils AI cluster breakthrough to supercharge China's tech drive

Huawei has developed powerful AI supernodes using its own chips, aiming to boost China's computing power and reduce reliance on foreign technologies like Nvidia

Explained: What is the process of voter deletion in India and how it works

Rahul Gandhi alleged that elections are being rigged through software-driven fraud. Here's a look at India's voter deletion rules and safeguards to prevent arbitrary removal of names from the rolls

'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai clarifies remarks amid Khajuraho row

CJI BR Gavai said his remarks were misrepresented after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking reinstallation of a Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho's Javari Temple