US to continue using H-1B, other visa programmes

A day after United States President Donald Trump defended H-1B visas, Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said America is going to keep using the visa programmes and noted that......

Indian illegal immigrant causes multi-vehicle crash in California

An Indian national, who had arrived in the United States illegally, has been arrested for causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving a truck in California last year that critically injured a......

US agents check gurdwaras for illegal immigrants

Law enforcement officials from the US department of homeland security have started visiting gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to check for the presence of illegal immigrants, drawing a sharp......

UP plans high-tech defence shield against nuke, chemical attacks

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to procure advanced technology for safeguarding key installations, the state assembly, and VIPs from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.......

No H-1B visa caps for data localisation: US State Department

International companies usually store data on global servers and the requirement to store data locally would require them to make an additional investment. But policymakers in India believe storing......

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

The US Justice Department is expected to resolve on Wednesday a visa fraud investigation against Infosys Ltd, according to a media report. The company is expected to be slapped a fine of $35......

Infosys settles visa row with US for $34 mn

Infosys, the nation's second largest software exporter, on Wednesday paid a record $34 million fine to settle a visa row in the US. Infosys allegedly sent employees to the US with B-1 visitor visas......

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the......

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

IMAGE: USA'a Ariana Kukors swims in her women's 200m individual medley semi-final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre July 30, 2012. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters A......