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H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite

H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains

Q4 result today: ICICI Prudential, Den Networks among 8 firms on April 14

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Nuvoco Vistas, Hathway Bhawani, Eimco Elecon, and Suryachakra Power are also to release their January-March earnings today

West Asia war: Iran offers 5-yr enrichment halt; talks likely on Apr 16

The US and Iran may again hold negotiations on April 16 after Islamabad talks failed; Tehran has offered a 5-year pause on uranium enrichment, shorter than the US's 20-year demand

Weather today: Rain likely in northeast, south India; heatwave in Kutch

IMD forecasts heavy rain in parts of the northeast, thunderstorms with gusty winds across several regions, including the southern peninsula; Delhi to see clear skies and a hot day

'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins

Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged

Centre appoints 48 officers as joint secretaries in major reshuffle

The Centre on Monday effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing 48 civil servants as joint secretaries or to equivalent posts. Hardik Satishchandra Shah, a 2010-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Gujarat cadre, has been appointed as private secretary (joint secretary level) to the prime minister, an order issued by the personnel ministry said. Shah, who is already working as the prime minister's private secretary, will now hold the post at the joint secretary level "from the date of assumption of charge, on a co-terminus basis", it said. Senior IAS officer Kapil Meena has been appointed as managing director of the National Horticulture Board under the Department of Agriculture, while Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Priyanka Das has been named joint secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Jawahar Packirisamy will serve as chairman (JS level) of the Marine Products Exports Development Authority (MPEDA) under the Department of Commerce, the order ...

Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated

He issued a stark warning that any such vessels approaching a US "blockade" would be "immediately eliminated," describing the response as "quick and brutal"

Marriage green card scrutiny rises in US: Rules, proof, red flags explained

Scrutiny on marriage-based green cards in the US is rising. Here's what applicants need to know about proof, interviews, red flags, and penalties

Australia tightens student visas: 4 in 10 Indian visas rejected in 2026

Australia sees record student visa refusals in 2026, with Indian applicants facing stricter checks, higher evidence requirements and rising post-study visa costs

Noida industrial workers' protest turns violent: What are their demands?

Anger over low wages and poor working conditions drove Noida's factory workers to protest, with tensions escalating into violence amid police action

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

Metformin may offer exercise-like benefits in prostate cancer: New study

Researchers say metformin may mimic some exercise benefits in prostate cancer patients, helping manage metabolism and fatigue, though it cannot replace physical activity

March retail inflation up at 3.4% vs 3.2% in Feb on rising food prices

Data showed rural inflation at 3.63 per cent, while urban inflation remained lower at 3.11 per cent

HC upholds ₹40k monthly maintenance for wife who quit job for marriage

MP High Court says a wife who quits job for marriage can claim maintenance; earning capacity no bar

Heat exhaustion can feel like fatigue: Warning signs you should not ignore

What feels like simple tiredness could signal heat exhaustion, and recognising early symptoms can help prevent serious complications and life-threatening heatstroke during extreme summer conditions

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron

France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions

Why is genetic screening before marriage essential for better family health

Experts say premarital genetic screening can help couples identify hidden risks and make informed decisions, reducing the burden of inherited disorders in future generations

TDS, TCS changes in new tax year: What shifts for NRIs, investors, travel

Uniform 2% TCS, no TAN for NRI deals, single declaration: What FY27 tax changes mean for individuals

Singer Sonu Nigam sells Karjat land parcels worth ₹1.95 crore in four deals

Singer Sonu Nigam sells paddy land in Maharashtra's Karjat across four transactions

Canada Express Entry: IRCC eyes single stream model, ranking system revamp

Canada proposes merging key immigration streams and revising CRS to prioritise high-skilled candidates and labour market outcomes