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Trump-era H1B fee, tariffs hurt India ties, say US lawmakers

US lawmakers said measures undertaken by the Trump administration such as the $100,000 fee on H1B visas and 50 percent tariffs on India, hurt American businesses and threaten people-to-people ties......

Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India: Rajnath

Recalling Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's words on Sindh's civilisational connect with India despite the Partition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said "borders can change"......

US expands online vetting for all H-1B, H-4 applicants

The United States Embassy in India on Monday said starting December 15, the United States has 'expanded' online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening,......

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep......

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.''Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.' IMAGE:......

Tamil Nadu bets big on India's first full-stack sovereign AI park

The sovereign AI park will be a first-of-its-kind, purpose-built district in India, integrating AI compute infrastructure, secure data frameworks, model research labs, and AI innovation clusters,......

Amazon to invest $35 billion in India by 2030 across businesses

E-commerce giant Amazon plans to make a mega-investment of $35 billion, over Rs 3.14 lakh crore, in India by 2030 across its businesses with a focus on AI-driven digitization, export growth and job......

India's diagnostic chains are in expansion mode. Here's why

India’s diagnostics sector is accelerating capacity addition and geographic expansion, as large chains and regional players invest in new laboratories, integrated centres and dense sample......

India Inc to see 9% salary growth in 2026

Average employee salaries in India are set to increase by 9 per cent in 2026, with a renewed focus on short-term incentives and skills-based systems, a report said on Wednesday. Illustration:......

A peek into what Indian workplaces will be like in 2026

The convergence of artificial intelligence, evolving labour regulations and rising employee expectations will redefine how organisations manage pay, people and performance in the coming year, a......

'Nothing Can Replace A Guru Or Lived Experiences That Shape An Artist's Soul'

'Social media and AI are tools; they can amplify, archive, and connect, but they cannot replace emotion, discipline, or the years of riyaaz that go into becoming a musician.' IMAGE: Durga Jasraj......

JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

The platform has seen a growth of 70% in watch time for South content, which is more than the national average.The South has outperformed the rest of India in subscription depth, retention and......

India Generated 21.5 Billion Hours Of...

...of premium video-on-demand viewing in the second quarter of 2025, led by JioHotstar (56 per cent share), with Amazon (Prime Video and MX Player) holding a combined 25 per cent share. IMAGE:......

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.' IMAGE: A scene from the Telugu series Paruvu on Z5. Streaming platforms are zeroing in on Tier-II and Tier-III......

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in Thamma.......

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

IMAGE: Leander Paes, an Olympic and the only tennis player to compete in seven Olympic Games, aims to build 10 academies for different sports throughout the country in the next 10 years.......

Sai Sudharsan sidelined with fracture, IPL in doubt

IMAGE: Sai Sudharsan fractured the "anterior cortex of seventh right rib" while completing a diving run in Tamil Nadu's VHT game against Madhya Pradesh. Photograph: BCCI Young India batter Sai......

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast in retaliation

'In this situation, until further notice, it is requested by order to stop the broadcasting/telecasting of all matches and programs of the Indian Premier League (IPL).' IMAGE: Mustafizur Rahman,......

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Kohli and Rohit will next be seen in action in IPL 2026, to be held from March 26 to May 31. IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will take a five month break from international cricket.......

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

IMAGE: Mayank Yadav played just two IPL games in 2025 before being laid low by lower back injury. Photograph: BCCI Injury-prone Indian pace sensation Mayank Yadav is close to attaining full......