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US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

The Biden administration on Thursday notified the US Congress on its proposed supply of 31 MQ-9B Predator long endurance drones to India, in a significant forward movement to firm up the mega deal......

Biden admin approves $150 mn weapon sale to Israel bypassing Congress again

In another move that sidesteps congressional approval, the Biden administration has authorised the immediate transfer of nearly $150 million in military equipment to Israel for its ongoing conflict......

Can China Win A War With US?

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region. IMAGE: J-20 stealth fighter jets of the......

The Times They Are A-Changin'

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was a time when I was in my late teens and preparing to embark on a train from......

PIO Congressman launches Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain caucus in US

Over two dozen US lawmakers have joined the bipartisan Congressional Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain American Caucus, its founder and Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said. IMAGE:......

United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2022: USCIS

The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2022, a federal agency has announced. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters......

US to hold rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

In what can be good news for hundreds of Indian IT professionals seeking the H-1B work visa, the US' immigration agency has decided to conduct a rare second lottery for the most sought-after visas......

New twist to H-1B visas for Indians

The current per-country cap on issuing of green cards in the US has resulted in Indian professionals, mostly from the IT sector, having to wait for decades for their legal permanent residency.......

Modified H1-B visa process to give priority to wages, skill level

The United States on Thursday announced that it will modify the selection process for H-1B visa, giving priority to salary and skills instead of the current lottery procedures. Illustration: Uttam......

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

The lawsuit seeks an order declaring the presidential proclamation restriction on issuing new H-1B or H4 visas or admitting new H-1B or H-4 visa holders as unlawful. A group of 174 Indian......

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

IMAGE: Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday's decision came because of Australia's struggles to re-open diplomatic channels with China to discuss alleged human rights abuses in the far......

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