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Top headlines: India launches gas price reforms, US restricts H-1B visas
Google is facing a new antitrust case in India in which the US tech giant is alleged to have abused its Android operating system's position in the smart television market.
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US lawmaker introduces a legislation to overhaul H-1B visa system
It also requires employers to pay their H-1B workers more than the American workers to ensure foreign labour is only used when absolutely necessary.
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'Trump exceeded constitutional authority': Three key updates on H-1B visa
Donald Trump's order to enforce ban on US companies' favourite visa, H-1b, has been blocked by a US federal judge
US court turns down challenge to Trump's temporary ban on H-1B visa
An Indian-American federal judge has turned down an appeal by 169 Indian citizens who had challenged Trump's order that barred foreign nationals on H-1B specialty occupation visas from entering US
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US company agrees to pay $345,000 in compensation for H1-B violations
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise
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US judge refuses to grant preliminary injunction against H-1B visa ban
The case was brought by a group of 169 Indian nationals, who recently visited India after living in the US on work visas, and are now attempting to return
India closely engaged with US admin on visa issues, including H1B: MoS MEA
India is engaged with US administration and its Congress on issues related to movement of Indian professionals including those pertaining to the H1B visa, said Minister of State for External Affairs
Infosys plans to hire additional 500 tech employees in Rhode Island by 2023
In 2017, Infosys had committed to hiring 10,000 American workers over two years, and has created 13,000 jobs in the US to date
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If elected, will stand with India in confronting threats facing it: Biden
He said that he will work on expanding two-way trade between the two nations and take on big global challenges like climate change and global health security
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Biden promises H-1B reform, to eliminate country quota for Green Cards
Companies depend on H-1B to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China
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Hope Indian professionals are continued to be welcomed in US: Indian envoy
In June, President Donald Trump banned the entry into the US of workers in several key non-immigrant visa categories, including the H-1B until the end of the year
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Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'
"We believe this is a step in the right direction and encourages the implementing agencies to ensure that US businesses' access to critical talent is not hampered," Nasscom said
Nasscom 'cautiously optimistic' on exemptions in US non-immigrant visa ban
Nasscom said it has consistently raised the importance of visa holders working in the tech sector, particularly those who would be delivering services designated essential
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Democratic lawmakers urge visa restrictions be eased for healthcare workers
Donald Trump has restricted the entry of workers in several key non-immigrant visa categories, including the H-1B
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Nasscom slams US move to stop federal agencies from hiring foreign workers
The order directs the heads of each federal department and agency to review the use of offshore services as well as temporary foreign labour
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Infosys, TCS: How to trade IT stocks after Trump's order on H-1B visa use
The overall trend on the Nifty IT index looks optimistic as the 50-day moving average (DMA) formed a positive crossover with 200-DMA, resulting in the Golden Cross.
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'Hire American': Trump signs executive order to restrict H1B visa use
H-1B cannot be used to destroy American jobs, says US president about work programme used by Indian IT professionals.
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US business groups file lawsuit, seek to overturn Trump's work visa order
H-1B visas are set aside for skilled workers, especially in the technology industry, and H-4 visas are given to their spouses
US work visa suspension 'unfortunate'; to have 'minimal impact' on ops: HCL
Larger rival TCS had called the move by the US government "unfortunate and unfair"
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Ongoing threats discussed, but India silent on it: US on Ladakh standoff
The discussions included ongoing threats to the rules-based international order, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic cooperation
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