Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday amid strong buying in information technology (IT) sector shares following an announcement by the US government on the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM).
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) -- India's largest IT firm -- said Friday that it noted the announcement by the US Government on the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) and will comply with any directive from the Department of Labor.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official visit to Singapore from October 9-11, where she will hold a series of high-level engagements with the leadership of Singapore, senior members of the business and investment community, and global institutional investors.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk as a modern-day Thomas Edison, calling him a national treasure whose technological achievements have advanced America's strategic interests, transformed space exploration and saved lives during natural disasters.
Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological innovation, describing their contributions as central to America's global leadership.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Thursday said the number of employees transitioning from H-1B visas to permanent residency through the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process is relatively limited, and the Indian technology companies will continue to adhere to applicable regulations in the US.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has questioned why Starlink is yet to receive the final approvals to begin commercial operations in India, claiming that the satellite internet company has spent five years complying with the country's laws and regulations.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Leading financial expert Ajay Rotti on Thursday hailed tax simplification and process-related reforms in the proposals announced by the 57th GST Council.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday said that it has issued notices to Dr Reddy’s, Nestle Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Amazon, Flipkart and Netmeds over allegedly misleading health claims made in connection with products marketed for protein support and maintaining lean muscle mass.
