Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) The US Department of Homeland Security has expanded a $4,000 fee on H-1B petitions and a $4,500 levy on L-1 petitions to cover visa extensions filed by certain employers, even when workers remain with the same company.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew praise among Indian social media users for his diplomatic outreach, defence agreements and personal equation with President Donald Trump during his February 2025 visit to Washington, according to recently released State Department documents.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US health agencies are tracing multiple outbreaks and contamination risks involving lettuce, meat, poultry, eggs and fresh produce across dozens of states, as the country’s top medical research official sought reassure consumers about the safety of the food supply.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find another job or change their immigration status while remaining legally in the United States, according to material shared by an Indian-American community leader.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) India has pushed back against what it called “misunderstandings” surrounding its proposed FCRA amendment, saying the legislation would strengthen oversight of foreign funding without shutting down lawful civil society.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) National Institutes of Health Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya urged American parents to give their children standard vaccines, including protection against measles, as the United States confronts its highest measles caseload in 35 years.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said that the United States had used “almost all” its interceptors and most of its Tomahawk missiles in the Iran war, warning that depleted stockpiles had left the country and its allies in a dangerous position.
Jeddah, Aug 10 (IANS) Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, on Sunday met Abdulaziz Al Mathami, Deputy Minister for Planning and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia and discussed the technical integration of Haj portals to improve the Haj experience for Indian pilgrims.
Quetta, Aug 9 (IANS) A curfew was imposed in Surab district in central Balochistan province by Pakistan authorities till August 15, local media reported.
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Women were among the most visible and effective forces on Bangladesh's streets during the July Uprising in 2024, but after the collapse of the then Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the visibility of these women rapidly faded from the country's political and state structures, a report said.
