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US to change key visa forms from Sept 15: No relief for old versions

USCIS will introduce new versions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from September 15, with no grace period for older editions.

China allows limited Nvidia H200 shipments: Why is Beijing easing curbs?

China has allowed small batches of Nvidia's H200 AI chips into the country, easing restrictions as its leading AI firms seek more computing power to compete with US rivals

What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India

The US has imposed 25-55% safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, putting Indian exporters under pressure as they depend heavily on the American market

IRCTC cracks down on unauthorised food and water sales on trains

From unapproved packaged water to ice creams and beverages, IRCTC teams have seized unauthorised products as part of a wider crackdown on food safety violations

Axis Bank credit card rules change: What gets costlier from Aug 28

From higher overseas transaction costs to revised late fees and reward exclusions, Axis Bank cardholders face several changes from August 28

H1N1 scare: Bengaluru school suspends offline classes as over 500 fall ill

Bengaluru's Clarence High School shifts classes for 6 to 12 online after over 500 students and 21 staff report flu-like symptoms amid two confirmed H1N1 cases

Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies

Brics nations said CBAM and similar measures "undermine efforts by developing countries aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience"

Why Trump sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and its senior lawyer

The US says the ICC exceeded its authority by targeting officials from countries that have not accepted its jurisdiction, but the sanctions are closely tied to the court's Gaza investigation

UAE suspends trade ties with Iran after missile launch: Key developments

Abu Dhabi has halted economic engagements with Tehran after detecting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate the regional crisis

Satyendar Jain among 6 held in STP projects tender case: All about the case

The Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested Satyendar Jain and 5 others over alleged irregularities, tender manipulation and a money trail linked to sewage treatment plant projects of the Delhi Jal Board

Can existing retail stores challenge dark stores in quick-commerce race?

As quick commerce expands into smaller cities, existing retail stores can lower fixed costs, but their edge depends on order density, basket economics and fulfilment efficiency

IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across India till August 24

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, including Delhi, till August 24

Aircrew face higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths, study finds

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studied

Tata Sons postpones AGM days after chairman Chandrasekaran announces exit

Tata Sons' AGM was adjourned on Tuesday after the meeting failed to meet the required quorum

Property registered in your name? That's not the end of ownership process

A registered sale deed records the transaction, but buyers must check title history, encumbrances and other records before claiming clear ownership

US immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn, wait times and denials rise

US immigration processing slows down, with longer waits and rising denial rates creating fresh uncertainty for Indian applicants

Delhi Neet protests: SC to form panel to probe police excess allegations

The Supreme Court has said that the video footage of the July 20 Parliament march will be handed over to a high-powered committee comprising former judges, an ex-CBI director, and a former DGP

Median Indian firm grew in size after Covid-19 pandemic, EAC-PM paper finds

The paper found corporate profits rebounded sharply after the Covid-19 pandemic, but investment growth remained slower

Nearly 6 in 10 professionals say job title does not match pay: Survey

An Indeed survey found that nearly 80 per cent of professionals believe title inflation has become common, with employees increasingly receiving senior-sounding designations without a comparable pay

Who is Anurag Jain, the new NITI Aayog CEO succeeding BVR Subrahmanyam?

Anurag Jain recently served as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary, where he helped frame nearly 30 sector-specific investment policies covering trade and industry