US proposes end to H-1B job-loss grace

IANS | September 10, 2026 10:34 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period that allows H-1B workers and several other employment-based visa holders to remain in the United States after losing their jobs, a move that could sharply narrow the time available to find a new employer or pursue another immigration option.

IMF calls India key engine of global growth

IANS | September 10, 2026 9:45 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday described India as a key engine of global growth after the country’s economy expanded 7.8 per cent in the second quarter, exceeding its expectations and the consensus among other observers.

Nitin Nabin in Rudrapur: Modi govt has consistently stood with Sikh community, honoured its sacrifices (Lead)

IANS | September 10, 2026 7:51 PM

Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), Sep 10 (IANS) Addressing the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur on Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin said the Narendra Modi government has consistently stood with the Sikh community in moments of historical injustice, persecution and crisis, while taking concrete steps to honour its faith, heritage, sacrifices and contribution to the nation.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin hails PM Modi’s vision for stronger borders and self-reliant defence sector

IANS | September 10, 2026 7:42 PM

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure since 2014 has brought significant changes in India’s defence preparedness, border infrastructure, soldier welfare and defence self-reliance. Addressing an Ex-Servicemen Conference in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, BJP National President Nitin Nabin highlighted several initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their impact on the armed forces and national security.