'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

The Congress is "strongly opposed" to India's abstention on the recent United Nations resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict, former party chief Sonia Gandhi said on Monday, asserting that while......

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

A judge in the United States has ruled that spouses of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are Indians, can work in the country, in a big relief to foreign workers in the......

Now, Khalistanis attack Indian consulate in San Francisco, place flags

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, prompting sharp condemnation from Indian-Americans who demanded immediate action against......

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the......

H-1B, L-1 visa fees to be hiked massively

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers, which is very popular among Indian tech......

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

In yet another immigration-friendly move that would benefit thousands of Indian-American women, the Biden administration has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of......

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

The Biden administration on Friday issued a formal notification to delay the implementation of the previous Trump regime's controversial rule to raise mandatory minimum pay for foreign workers on......

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......

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

IMAGE: The 28-year-old Harry Kane has been a transfer target for Manchester City, with City boss Pep Guardiola saying that it was up to Tottenham to make the move happen. Photograph: Carl......

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

IMAGE: Players tip off during the NBA India Games in October 2019. (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: NBA India The United States will exempt some foreign athletes who compete......