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Top Universities in USA oppose Presidential visa policy changes for overseas students

The study of National Association of Foreign Student Advisers has the opinion that global students made a contribution of $39 billion to the US economy in the academic year of 2017-2018.The studyMoreover, it found that the economic activity of overseas…




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US plans ending the work permits to spouses of H-1B visa holders

The spouses of a few visa holders in the USA, receiving permission to work, in a past rule, are very close for seeing the removal of their authorization.Presented to authoritiesRegulation for review was presented officially to the Office of Management…




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A Startup agrees to finance H-1B visa holders and DACA recipients

Many Indian students need financial help to pursue a master’s degree at the University level in the USA, but cannot apply for a student loan. They are forced to take a loan in India and pledge their home as collateral.Starting the journeyInspired by…




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Latest Developments for US H-1B Visa Holders, Regarding Switching Jobs

There have been Latest developments for H-1B visa holders in the US in the matter of switching jobs. It deals with the issue of obtaining a new job similar to the old which requires similar skills.Specialty Occupation Clause The US Citizenship and…




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Draft Rule Changes Work Permit Rules for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

The US government proposes to introduce new visa norms. Additionally, it has a plan to strip the work permits benefitting the spouses of H-1B visa holders’ under H-4 visas in the country.The DetailsThis announcement came in a webpage from the agenda…




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H1B Visa Changes Give Priority to MBA and Master's Students

After the implementation of new regulations the odds of MBA candidates increased by more than 10% to get the US work visa.They are burdened with student debt heavily and will be in a position to settle it. They can expect an attractive return on investment…




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US considers boosting Merit-Based Immigration with benefit to Indians

The US administration is proposing an impressive increase in merit-based and legal immigration as an effort to change the obsolete systemCreating tax revenue of USD 500 billion Jared Kushner, The Presidential Adviser, stated that when the immigration…




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US Lawmakers Bothered About Increase in H1B Visas Request for Evidence

US lawmakers and experts have shown their anxiety over the US immigration agency's growing demand for "irrelevant" or earlier furnished information to decide an H-1B application, causing a delay in work visa processing, popular among the high skilled …




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US Court Provides Relief in Getting Work Permits of Spouses in H1B Visa

A US court provided temporary relief to many Indians who live in America, and also has rejected the striking down, for now of the rule brought in by President  Obama – allowing the spouses of visa holders in H-1B category to work in the country. A…




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News & Developments about US EB-5 Investment

There is news in relation to EB-5 investment visas like the extension of 2020 program, the future predictions on visa bulletin, and finally the regulation changes.The Extension of the 2020 ProgramThe extended date presently is September 30th, 2020 as…




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A Report and Trend Analysis on Indian Students to US

There is a decreasing trend among the Indian students reaching the US to seek education over the years, as per a report. As per the Open Doors Report focusing on International Educational Exchange, the yearly growth of students from India, to the US…




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Indians Eager to Get US Citizenship before the Final Orders from the President

The immigration policies of President are Uncertain and there is a desire by the people to vote in the forthcoming elections in November 2020, which are forcing many immigrants who reside in the US to seek its citizenship.The Current Figures8.34 lakh…




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VIDEO: पुणे – दगडूशेठ हलवाई गणपतीला १२७ लिटर दुधापासून तयार केलेला आईस्क्रीमचा मोदक अर्पण

हा मोदक तयार करण्यास २५ दिवसांचा कालावधी लागला




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Video : कागदाच्या लगद्यापासून साकारला बाप्पा; लहान मुलंही पेलू शकतात वजन

या मंडळाने प्रदूषण मुक्त गणेशोत्सव हा केवळ विचार न ठेवता प्रत्यक्ष आचरणात आणला आहे




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Assam turmoil: Microfinance institutions face irregularity, delay in loan repayments

Worried microfinance industry feels that if the “irregularity and delay” in loan repayments get longer, then there would be a major problem for every player — small, medium and large.




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Andhra Pradesh capital relocation: State government defers decision

Recently, an expert committee had recommended for a decentralised development by having three capital cities for legislature, executive and judiciary and putting available resources for balanced regional growth.




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PM Modi trying to divide country through CAA, NPR, NRC: Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief said Muslims gave their testimony of being patriots by choosing to remain in India but the prime minister is asking for proof of citizenship from that very community.




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US drone strike: Unease in New Delhi over fallout, relations with Washington, Tehran

India’s oil import bill in 2018-19 was $111.9 billion.




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Andhra Pradesh plans Rs 10,000-crore greenfield port in Prakasam

According to the project details, the state government is proposing to develop this non-major port to meet the increasing cargo demand in the state. It is expected to be an all-weather port with world-class terminal facilities, well suited to meet the present and future needs of the trades and also suitable to develop as a major port.




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Andhra Pradesh’s three-capital plan could trigger 50% rise in realty prices

Industry experts say that besides the realty sector, the Chennai-Visakhapatnam industrial corridor will spur growth for other allied industries as well.




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Delhi Election 2020: Election Commission bans Parvesh, Thakur from campaigning

The EC said the decision was taken as it was not satisfied with their respective replies to the showcause notices. 




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Jamia student shot at as 20 cops watch; proctor says minister Anurag Thakur is to blame

The injured student, identified as Shadab Farooq, is from Jammu & Kashmir, and a first-year student of mass communication at Jamia.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Second case reported from Kerala, parents under observation

The 22-year-old travelled on the same flight which the first case took.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Third virus case reported from Kerala, student who returned from Wuhan tests positive

At present, around 2,000 people are under observation in Kerala. “A total of 1,999 people have recently returned from China.




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Aurbindo Pharma posts net profit of Rs 705 crore in December quarter

Revenues from anti-retroviral (ARV) formulations stood at Rs313.4 crore as against Rs281.3 crore, an increase by 11.4% y-o-y.




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Anti-India forces spreading rumours, CAA will not lead to outsiders settling in Assam: PM Modi

Amidst loud cheers and fluttering Tricolours and flags of the All Bodo Students Union, Modi asked the gathering — he called it the largest rally in independent India — in Kokrajhar in Bodoland Territorial Region to celebrate the peace and development accord that the government has signed with Bodo groups last month.




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NPR secular under Congress, communal when BJP introduced it: Shahnawaz Hussain

BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain asserts the protest in Shaheen Bagh is backed by the Opposition, says the Centre has given citizenship to more than 500 Muslims from Pakistan since 2014, and argues it is wrong to say that there are no Muslims with the BJP




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Delhi Elections results: In Okhla of Shaheen Bagh, big win for AAP’s Amanatullah Khan

In his campaign speeches, Shah had asked voters to press the EVM button in favour of BJP so that “its current shocks Shaheen Bagh”.




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Debate on govt policy good, India should continue to support it: Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu

Australian High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu hopes India will revert decision to reject RCEP, warns against economies turning inwards, believes climate change role in bushfires bears examination, and admits that her Indian origins, especially Bollywood love, helped her




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Donald Trump India visit: Many firsts mark US President’s maiden India trip with family

Commerce, energy secretaries & NSA are part of team to India




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Delhi Violence: Police fumbling, NSA Ajit Doval steps in, signals PM message

Political observers see the fielding of Doval as the Prime Minister’s assertion on the issue of developments linked to changes in the citizenship law which have triggered protests across the country.




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Delhi: IB staffer’s body found in drain, toll now 27; no fresh violence

Police said they are probing Amit’s murder, though no arrest has been made in connection with the case so far.




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Won’t allow another 1984 under our watch, file FIRs over hate speeches, says Delhi HC

It also passed a string of directions on safe passage for the bodies of the victims, their proper burial/cremation, adequate number of helplines and help desks, besides rehabilitation of those affected.




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Delhi violence: Day after it ordered hate speech FIRs, HC grants four weeks to police, govt

Unlike Wednesday, when Justices Muralidhar and Talwant Singh questioned the Solicitor General repeatedly over the delay in lodging FIRs and had video clips of the hate speeches played in open court with proceedings lasting through the day, the hearing Thursday was over in less than an hour.




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New law to widen ambit of worker safety to be passed in current parliament session

At present, different applicability thresholds exist for welfare provisions like creche, canteen, first-aid, etc. in different Acts.




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SC tells HC to hear hate FIR plea, objects to Mander remarks

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sent the plea to the Delhi High Court with the direction that it be listed for March 6 along with other petitions on the matter.




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Cogen names Sharad Pawar president emeritus

Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar, ex-minister of state for co-operation, Maharashtra has been elected as the vice president of the association.




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Social media detox in times of virtual violence

Nothing happened, and later it was discovered the panic was a result of rumours, mostly spread via messaging apps in the aftermath of the riots in north-east Delhi, which saw unprecedented hate spewed online.




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Stick to 2010 NPR, no NRC; hurts Muslims, Hindus more: Delhi CM Kejriwal

Observing that NPR will be followed by NRC which has “agitated” the country like no other issue “since Independence”, the AAP-dominated Delhi Assembly passed a resolution on Friday.




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Idea Exchange: We admire the political debate in India; CAA is a domestic issue, says Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain says CAA is a domestic issue, assures Paris is firm over FATF action against Pak, insists Rafale row was linked to Indian politics and that planes are on schedule, and hopes for ‘good news’ on the Jaitapur n-units




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Lockdown intensifies: All domestic flights suspended

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also asked state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced as he noted that many people are not taking the measure seriously.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Centre orders effective sealing of district, state borders

The Union Home Ministry said that in an order under the Disaster Management Act, “Directions were issued that district and state borders should be effectively sealed. States were directed to ensure there is no movement of people across cities or on highways.”




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Kerala HC stays govt order on special passes for tipplers to buy liquor

The court expressed concerns over the government order prescribing alcohol to persons suffering from alcohol-withdrawal syndrome and said such a remedy is not supported by any document in the medical literature.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Delhi lines up ‘five-Ts’, CM Kejriwal invokes South Korea experience

The presence of antibodies would mean the person is immune to the virus. The antibody test happens to be a faster alternative to the direct test, known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), in which throat or nasal swabs are taken.




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IIITM-K develops inventory dashboard to manage coronavirus lockdown

The institute, based in Thiruvananthapuram, aspires to emerge as a digital university with emphasis on blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cognitive science, internet of things and augmented reality.




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Coronavirus lockdown: UP revokes decision to resume construction work

In his address, the PM said detailed guidelines on the new lockdown would be announced on April 15 and some conditions could be relaxed after April 20 in places reporting no new infections.




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Coronavirus crisis: 20 lakh migrant workers stranded in relief camps

The labour ministry has started mapping details of such workers from April 8. Along with basic details such as name, age, gender, occupation, residential address and native district/state, details of their bank accounts and Aadhhar cards are also being collected.




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Supreme Court refuses to stay MHA order on full salaries to workers during lockdown

It is irrational to treat all private establishments alike irrespective of profit, loss, debt, or turnover, the petition said, adding that a blanket direction by MHA is akin to a tax without any statutory backing.




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Lakhs of migrant workers in Surat desperate to return to their native states

Many workers have moved to their homes, but those who are still in Surat are desperate to move out of Gujarat, as the number of corona positive cases is rapidly surging.




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23 lakh stranded migrants can go home; Govt also allows inter-state movement of pilgrims, tourists, students

The MHA has asked all states and Union Territories to designate nodal authorities and develop standard protocols for receiving and sending such stranded persons.