US widens $4,000 H-1B extension fee

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:29 AM

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.

Sarfaraz Khan marks India return with Instagram post alongside father Naushad

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Sarfaraz Khan marked his return to the Indian Test squad by sharing a picture of himself in the team’s training kit alongside his father and former club cricketer and coach Naushad Khan on Instagram, after being recalled as a replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

US memo highlights praise for PM Modi’s diplomacy

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:21 AM

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.

WhatsApp users report media-sharing issues globally

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Meta-backed WhatsApp users reported issues with the messaging platform on Monday with the disruption appearing to affect the sharing of photos, videos, stickers, GIFs and other media files across several countries.

US food outbreaks spread across dozens of states

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:05 AM

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.

US may scrap grace period for H-1B workers

IANS | August 10, 2026 8:58 AM

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.