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Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals

Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, tariffs; new bill eyed for 2026

Above-normal southwest monsoons boosted kharif sowing, with the agriculture ministry's first advance estimate projected kharif foodgrain output at a record 173.33 MT for 2025-26

Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, tariffs; new bill eyed for 2026
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

CES 2026: Samsung unveils new Q-series soundbars, Music Studio speakers

Samsung's 2026 audio range introduces new soundbars and Wi-Fi speakers focused on immersive sound, AI-based tuning and deeper integration across its ecosystem

CES 2026: Samsung unveils new Q-series soundbars, Music Studio speakers
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

Kyrgios edges past Sabalenka in straight sets to win 2025 Battle of Sexes

Kyrgios faced some early resistance but eventually walked away with an easy 6-3, 6-3 win

Kyrgios edges past Sabalenka in straight sets to win 2025 Battle of Sexes
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:27 AM IST

Nifty Metal index hits record high, surges 27% in CY2025; here's why

At 09:55 AM; Nifty Metal index, the top gainer among sectoral indices on Monday, was up 1.5 per cent, as compared to 0.08 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Nifty Metal index hits record high, surges 27% in CY2025; here's why
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:26 AM IST

Axis Bank's growth improving; NIMs to bottom in Q4FY26/Q1: Motilal Oswal

The brokerage has reiterated its 'Neutral' rating on the stock with a target price of ₹1,300 after its interaction with the top management team of Axis Bank

Axis Bank's growth improving; NIMs to bottom in Q4FY26/Q1: Motilal Oswal
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

Personnel Ministry in 2025: Citizen-centric reforms, waste-to-wealth push

The Personnel Ministry has been following the maxim of 'maximum governance, minimum government' to accelerate reforms, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said

Personnel Ministry in 2025: Citizen-centric reforms, waste-to-wealth push
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:13 AM IST

Amit Shah on day-long visit to Assam; to inaugurate projects, address rally

The home minister will begin his visit by paying homage to martyrs of the Assam movement against illegal infiltrators at the newly constructed 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra'

Amit Shah on day-long visit to Assam; to inaugurate projects, address rally
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 10:05 AM IST

Q3FY26 bank earnings to improve, but NIM concerns loom: Elara Securities

Elara Securities sees the outlook for the third quarter of the current financial year to be better for banking and financial sector. It picked ICICI Bank and State Bank of India as its top pick.

Q3FY26 bank earnings to improve, but NIM concerns loom: Elara Securities
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:56 AM IST

North Korea's Kim Jong Un tests long-range cruise missile over West Sea

The results of the exercise provided a practical verification and a clear demonstration of the reliability and combat power of North Korea's strategic counterattack capabilities, Kim Jong Un said

North Korea's Kim Jong Un tests long-range cruise missile over West Sea
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

South Korea's Coupang to pay $1.1 bn after data breach hits 34 mn users

Coupang said it will give purchase vouchers worth 50,000 won to eligible users; these vouchers can be used across different Coupang services

South Korea's Coupang to pay $1.1 bn after data breach hits 34 mn users
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:40 AM IST

Americans watch fewer new TV shows, turn more to free streaming platforms

As streaming penetrated almost every corner of US society, it attracted many more price-sensitive viewers - people who are dropping cable or trading broadcast TV for other free options

Americans watch fewer new TV shows, turn more to free streaming platforms
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:37 AM IST

Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful

Donald Trump says the new Trump Class battleships will be the deadliest ever built, but experts warn they may not be as he has planned

Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

Law Ministry takes step to cut govt litigation tag, mediation efforts lag

With the latest tranche of repeals, so far 1,633 obsolete, redundant and colonial era laws have been sent to the chopping board

Law Ministry takes step to cut govt litigation tag, mediation efforts lag
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

Chinese military starts drills in Taiwan Strait amid tensions with Japan

The drills in which fighters, bombers, long range rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles will be used comes in the backdrop of the US approval of a record $11.1 billion arms package to Taipei

Chinese military starts drills in Taiwan Strait amid tensions with Japan
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:12 AM IST

Haryana Police 2026 plan: STF to track offenders, fight cybercrime, drugs

The roadmap was finalised at a high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh at the Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban

Haryana Police 2026 plan: STF to track offenders, fight cybercrime, drugs
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:09 AM IST

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens to 'severe'; smog disrupts visibility

Delhi recorded an average AQI above 400 as very dense fog and smog reduced visibility, disrupted flights and trains, and prompted safety advisories across the capital

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens to 'severe'; smog disrupts visibility
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:06 AM IST

Knife attack near Suriname's capital kills at least 9 people: Police

The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometres (15 miles) east of Paramaribo

Knife attack near Suriname's capital kills at least 9 people: Police
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 9:02 AM IST

NMC chairman stresses urgent need to prevent overuse of antibiotics

He said that the overuse of antibiotics must be prevented and the National Medical Commission is committed to working actively on these issues

NMC chairman stresses urgent need to prevent overuse of antibiotics
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:51 AM IST

Southern Railway to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Vaishnaw

He announced comprehensive upgrades for coaching terminals in Southern Railway hubs, including Chennai, Coimbatore and Ernakulam (Kochi) to facilitate this

Southern Railway to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:39 AM IST