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Employees transitioning from H-1B to permanent residency via PERM relatively limited: Nasscom

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:25 PM

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.

India, Liberia 'strongly' condemn attacks on shipping and seafarers

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:23 PM

New York, Oct 8 (IANS) The Permanent missions to the United Nations from India and Liberia 'strongly' condemned the attacks on shipping and seafarers, a joint statement said on Thursday.

Vance says US wants only elite foreign talent

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:42 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Thursday that the Trump administration wants to attract exceptional foreign talent, including people like Elon Musk, but will not allow immigration programmes to be used to replace American workers with lower-paid employees from overseas.

Indian Envoy emphasises shared responsibility of confronting terrorism at conference in Israel

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:13 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Israel, JP Singh, on Thursday emphasised the shared responsibility of confronting terrorism together at a conference organised by Israel’s Defence and Security Forum, the Embassy said on Thursday.

Ahead of Durga Puja, Awami League raises alarm over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Dhaka, Oct 8 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League on Thursday expressed serious concern over the safety of minority communities across the country, questioning how much a minority life is worth when an entire Hindu family can be wiped out, and no clear answers emerge even a month and a half later.

Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia advised to remain alert and vigilant

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:02 PM

Riyadh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Riyadh on Thursday issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant amid ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure.

India and Russia review military-technical cooperation, discuss co-production initiatives

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Russia on Thursday reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry.

Pakistan losing control in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan: Report

IANS | October 8, 2026 8:43 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan using artillery and air power against people of its own country in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces - who are holding protests against the present dispensation - indicates that residents in these areas are considered "enemies" and the state is losing control in these areas, a report has detailed.

INS Trishul's exercise with Spanish Navy enhances interoperability and operational synergy

IANS | October 8, 2026 8:34 PM

Madrid, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Trishul undertook a PASSEX with Spanish naval ship ESPS Reina Sofia during its departure from Valencia. The exercise enhanced interoperability and operational synergy between the two Navies, the Indian Navy said on Thursday.

India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola

IANS | October 8, 2026 8:01 PM

Nairobi, Oct 8 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.

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Employees transitioning from H-1B to permanent residency via PERM relatively limited: Nasscom

India, Liberia 'strongly' condemn attacks on shipping and seafarers

Vance says US wants only elite foreign talent

Indian Envoy emphasises shared responsibility of confronting terrorism at conference in Israel

Ahead of Durga Puja, Awami League raises alarm over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia advised to remain alert and vigilant

India and Russia review military-technical cooperation, discuss co-production initiatives

Pakistan losing control in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan: Report

INS Trishul's exercise with Spanish Navy enhances interoperability and operational synergy

India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola

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