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US court upholds Trump authority to impose $100,000 H-1B employer fee. (AI image) A federal district court has ruled that President Donald Trump acted within his legal authority when he ordered employers to pay an additional $100,000 fee before new H-1B visas can be processed, affirming the administration’s power under immigration law.The decision rejected claims…
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna recently found themselves at the centre of a social media storm after comments made on their talk show Two Much. During a candid conversation, the duo suggested that physical infidelity may not necessarily be a deal-breaker in a marriage, with Twinkle summing it up in her signature wit by saying, “raat…
Lizards are common visitors in many homes around the world, scurrying across walls, ceilings, and kitchen corners. Interestingly, one phenomenon that is widely noted by many is their tendency to avoid peacock feathers. Interestingly, there is a scientific explanation behind such a phenomenon, preferably in the area of biology, given the nature of their reactions…
Chennai: Surpassing the dominance of the IT sector, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the primary driver of Chennai’s commercial real estate market in 2025. GCCs accounted for a 51% share of gross office space leasing, outstripping all other industries and offsetting a slowdown in demand in the IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) sectors.According…
Today’s celestial alignment brings a day of pleasant social interactions and financial ease. Expect heartwarming conversations with loved ones and potential financial windfalls. Students will find their minds sharp for studies, while professionals may see unexpected income. Prioritize rest and eye care for continued well-being. A quiet evening at home promises rejuvenation. Voices, laughter, and…
Immigration attorney Steven Brown said getting a 221(g)notice after the consular interview has become a new normal for H-1b professionals who are now stuck in their home countries without knowing when their application will come out of “administrative processing” and when they can come back to their job in the US. The attorney explained that…
MUMBAI: Export of diamonds from India to the US has nearly halved after President Trump slapped a 50% tariff on the country, plunging the industry into a crisis, said Al Cook, CEO at De Beers Group, adding that there hasn’t been a large scale “relocation” of Indian industry to other countries, though, as stakeholders are…
NEW DELHI: The American embassy in India reminded student visa-holders on Wednesday that “a US visa is a privilege, not a right” and “breaking laws can have serious consequences” such as never being able to enter the country again.“If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported,…
KOLKATA: A hippopotamus at Alipore zoo, unable to move probably because of a neurological disease or a leg injury, has stayed put in a pool of water in its enclosure for the past fortnight and refused to leave even in the evening for its night sheltera sharp departure from its normal routine.Zoo authorities have set…
Nikola Jokic injury update (Image via NBA) Nikola Jokic will not play tonight against the Boston Celtics on January 7, 2026. The Denver Nuggets have ruled out their star center due to a left knee bone bruise, keeping him sidelined for another game.This matchup was expected to be one of the better games on the…
