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India Embassy in D.C., issued emergency helpline after massive H-1B visa fee hike
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON- Indian Embassy in Washington on Sunday released an emergency assistance number for Indian nationals in need of immediate support after massive H-1B visa hike by Trump administration.
US President Donald Trump…
‘Trump Gold Card’ visa goes on sale for $1M, US restricts H-1B visa
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order that would allow people to obtain a visa for $1 million and corporations for $2 million, according to media reports.
US Commerce Secretary Howard…
POTUS warns Afghanistan over Bagram Air Base ‘bad things going to happen’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sunday has issued a ultimatum to Afghanistan, demanded the return of the strategically critical Bagram Air Base to the US and warned of harsh consequences if the demand is ignored.…
US Chamber voices concerns over H-1B fee hike “Looking into implications, best path forward”
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Chamber of Commerce on Sunday has voiced concern over the Trump Administration’s new H-1B visa fee hike, emphasized the need to “work with the Administration and members to understand the full implications…
US calls Pakistan to place defence budgets under civilian oversight
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Department of State’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, released on Friday made recommendation to Pakistan on its defence budgets which needs to be placed under civilian oversight.
The annual report evaluated…
UK, Canada, Australia formally recognized State of Palestine
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia on Sunday formally recognized the State of Palestine in a major diplomatic development after the ongoing war in Gaza, according to media reports.
The move came after…
RJD Turmoil: Haryana Lobby Rohini Row & Yadav Disillusionment
Poonam Sharma
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the main opposition party in Bihar, is facing an unprecedented internal crisis. What started as a low-point moment on its high-profile "Bihar Adhikar Yatra" has gathered momentum to reach the…
US Commerce Sec defends Trump’s H-1B Visa fee hike
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Saturday praised President Donald Trump for signing a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants, stated that reversing the “disastrous agenda” of…
Pak Defence Min Khawaja Asif gives contradictory remarks on Pak nukes for Saudi Arabia
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday gave conflicting statements on whether the country’s nuclear capability “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia under the new defence agreement signed…
Tech giants advised H-1B holders to stay in US, those abroad to return to US
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US tech giants Amazon and Microsoft on Saturday advised H1B visa holders “If you have H-1B status and are in the US, stay in the country for now.”
Amazon and Microsoft on Saturday advised their foreign…