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27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey

From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans

US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues

January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged

Cabinet freezes Vi's AGR dues for 5 yrs; no communication received, says Vi

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea, however, has denied receiving any official communication from the Centre regarding the relief package

AI could end many work-from-home jobs, says Google DeepMind co-founder

DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg has said that AI could replace many remote, computer-based jobs, shrinking teams and ending work-from-home roles

Explained: Why Disney is paying $10 million to settle a US lawsuit

A complaint was filed against Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations in a federal court in California over alleged violations of US children's privacy rules

Banks tighten on-boarding with video KYC, experts explain why

Fraud risks and mule accounts are pushing banks beyond Aadhaar-based eKYC

As Warren Buffett retires, a look at the legacy of a pioneer investor

Warren Buffett will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, ending a six-decade run both as an investor and philanthropist that reshaped global investing

Probate no longer mandatory: When skipping court approval can backfire

Probate is a legal process where a court formally recognises a will's validity and an executor's authority to distribute the estate

Good news for EV buyers: Tamil Nadu extends motor tax waiver till 2027

State extends 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on electric vehicles by two years

US immigration rules for 2026: New visa bans, tougher H-1B and higher costs

US immigration rules for 2026: From January visa suspensions to a reworked H-1B lottery, 2026 brings tighter US immigration rules for travellers, students and workers

Rajasthan police arrest 2 with 150 kg ammonium nitrate on New Year's Eve

Notably, ammonium nitrate, a white crystalline compound commonly used as a fertiliser, was reportedly used in the car blast in Delhi on November 10, which killed 15 people

Cabinet clears 6-lane Nashik-Akkalkot highway; NH-326 upgrade in Odisha

The Cabinet has cleared two major road projects, including a six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra and the widening of NH-326 in Odisha, with an estimated cost of ₹1,526.21 crore

Fake traffic fine SMS surge: Here's how to safeguard yourself

These messages, which often appear urgent and alarming, urge recipients to click on a link to make immediate payments

Studying in Australia 2026: Costs, work rules and student life for Indians

Studying in Australia 2026: A practical guide for Indian students on tuition fees, living expenses, work rules and everyday life in Australia before making the move

Zuckerberg's $14 bn AI hire Alexandr Wang makes Forbes 40 Under 40 list

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appointed Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang to head Meta Superintelligence Labs following a $14 billion investment, as the 28-year-old enters Forbes' 40 Under 40 list

Saudi vs UAE: How Yemen, oil and rivalry are straining a Gulf friendship

After Riyadh bombed an alleged Emirati arms shipment in Yemen in a rare public clash, long-simmering Saudi-UAE tensions over security, oil policy and economic competition have come into the open

X to pay creators more to compete with YouTube? Here's what Musk said

Elon Musk's comment, indicating a higher payout for creators, comes months after he acknowledged that the creators on the social media platform are paid less in comparison with other platforms

Governors' powers to stray dogs: Supreme Court's defining calls of 2025

From constitutional limits on Governors to arbitration clarity, minority rights, environmental protection and public safety, these Supreme Court rulings shaped governance and daily life in 2025

Scientists discover rare new type of diabetes affecting newborns worldwide

Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic form of neonatal diabetes that begins within weeks of birth and also disrupts brain development, leading to microcephaly and epileptic seizures

Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025