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  • US CEO rants against H-1B, urges businesses to ‘stop importing Indians’

    James Fishback claimed that companies routinely avoid hiring Americans by manipulating job postings and interview processes. 'Companies that fire American workers and hire H-1Bs must be deprived of capital,' he said.

  • Amid H-1B backlash, Vivek Ramaswamy says 75% of Class 8 students in US can’t do math

    Amid H-1B backlash, Vivek Ramaswamy says 75% of Class 8 students in US can’t do math

    'If you can’t read by the end of 3rd grade, then you shouldn’t go to 4th grade until you can (subject to only very few exceptions),' the Indian-origin Republican leader said.

  • After H1B blow, how should investors position their portfolios?

    After H1B blow, how should investors position their portfolios?

    With more than 10% weight in the Nifty 50 Index, a correction in the IT sector affects the broad market as well

  • Indian diaspora's 'silence' on US policy change aimed at India 'surprising': Shashi Tharoor

    Indian diaspora's 'silence' on US policy change aimed at India 'surprising': Shashi Tharoor

    The chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, said after the meeting that one of the points the panel members, who are drawn from the ruling as well as opposition parties, raised was why the Indian-American diaspora has been "so silent about all this".

  • Like tariffs, Trump using H-1B visas to pressure India, says ace investor Cathie Wood

    Like tariffs, Trump using H-1B visas to pressure India, says ace investor Cathie Wood

    Wood, known for her high-conviction bets on disruptive technologies, cautioned that the approach could easily misfire.

  • Chart of the Day: H1B visa sucker punch -- What’s at stake for Indian IT?

    Chart of the Day: H1B visa sucker punch -- What’s at stake for Indian IT?

    H1B employees may be only a slice of the workforce but are a very valuable one. Replacing them will be an expensive endeavour. All this, when valuations appear plump

  • ‘None look American’: Trump’s physics Olympiad photo fuels H1B debate over foreign faces

    ‘None look American’: Trump’s physics Olympiad photo fuels H1B debate over foreign faces

    The five-member US team, including an Indian-origin student, delivered what officials described as the 'greatest performance in team history'. But, online users noted that almost none of the team members appeared to be of visibly American origin—a detail that struck a nerve amid Trump’s recent crackdown on skilled immigration.

  • LIVE: Samir Arora on beating the market and backing new-age stocks

    LIVE: Samir Arora on beating the market and backing new-age stocks

    Markets are swinging on global headlines — from US tariffs and visa curbs to policy changes at home. With GST cuts set to influence corporate earnings, Samir Arora, Founder of Helios Capital, shares how these shifts are shaping investor sentiment, how foreign flows are reacting, and which sectors he believes are worth holding — and which to avoid.

  • Trump's H-1B rule allows waivers for these jobs in critical sectors - Check details

    Trump's H-1B rule allows waivers for these jobs in critical sectors - Check details

    The order allows certain exemptions under Section 1(c), stating that restrictions do not apply if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that hiring the alien is in the national interest and poses no threat to US security or welfare

  • Policymakers missed what Project 25 spelled out for India

    Policymakers missed what Project 25 spelled out for India

    The Trump administration's recent moves against India—from H-1B visa restrictions to tariff threats—weren't sudden policy shifts but predictable outcomes clearly outlined in the Heritage Foundation's Project 25 blueprint

  • US banks to lean on India hubs after Trump imposes visa fees

    US banks to lean on India hubs after Trump imposes visa fees

    Although Trump is seeking to protect US jobs by curbing immigration, the new rules could spur banks to deepen their presence in Indian tech hubs such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which already employ more than 1.9 million people, analysts said.

  • Ex-Meta employee says 88% of his team were on H1B: 'If you’re an American, now is your time'

    Ex-Meta employee says 88% of his team were on H1B: 'If you’re an American, now is your time'

    'I went to a tier three school in US and still got in. If Meta gave me a chance, I’m sure they would give more MIT and Stanford grads a chance too if there wasn’t any other option,' Zach Wilson said.

  • Indian flyers scramble off Emirates US flight after Trump's $100K H1B fees order. Watch

    Indian flyers scramble off Emirates US flight after Trump's $100K H1B fees order. Watch

    The flight was delayed for over three hours as ground staff tried to manage the sudden exits, according to eyewitness accounts and viral videos circulating on social media.

  • What Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee means for US workers and the economy

    What Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee means for US workers and the economy

    The new cost aims to limit foreign hiring, but economists warn it could backfire by hurting innovation and shifting jobs overseas.

  • Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Couple's Roman holiday cut short, boyfriend rushes to US

    Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Couple's Roman holiday cut short, boyfriend rushes to US

    In her viral video, the Indian-origin woman also reflected on the broader impact of the sudden policy shift. 'It does make me wonder about people who can’t just buy a ticket back... Who just had their entire world flipped upside down overnight,' she said.

  • The $100,000 H1B visa fee impact – Lose, Lose in the short run

    The $100,000 H1B visa fee impact – Lose, Lose in the short run

    Trump's dramatic $100,000 H-1B visa fee represents a calculated policy shift that will fundamentally restructure US-India tech partnerships and accelerate corporate adaptation strategies

  • H-1B at $100,000: Trump’s visa fee hike rattles Indian students eyeing US jobs, lifts interest in Germany, Japan, Poland

    H-1B at $100,000: Trump’s visa fee hike rattles Indian students eyeing US jobs, lifts interest in Germany, Japan, Poland

    The move adds to a year of tightening visa rules and rising uncertainty over the post-study future of Indian students.

  • Trump shapes gilded age of US immigration with $100,000 H-1B fee

    Trump shapes gilded age of US immigration with $100,000 H-1B fee

    The president also unveiled a “Trump Gold Card” visa program — where for the price of $1 million, individuals could get US residency.

  • Indian-origin CEO reveals how Europe fueled her $1 billion startup: No H1B visa bottleneck

    Indian-origin CEO reveals how Europe fueled her $1 billion startup: No H1B visa bottleneck

    Would they have grown faster in the US? 'Maybe,' DataSnipper CEO Vidya Peters admitted. 'But faster isn’t always better.'

  • H-1B Visa Shake-Up: Trouble for Indian professionals? White House shift from lottery to wage-based picks may shut out entry-level executives

    H-1B Visa Shake-Up: Trouble for Indian professionals? White House shift from lottery to wage-based picks may shut out entry-level executives

    H-1B Visa News: This is the relaunch of the 2021 regulation, which was withdrawn by the Joe Biden administration after much outcry.

  • Three H-1B visa holders denied entry in US, visas revoked for overstay in India

    Three H-1B visa holders denied entry in US, visas revoked for overstay in India

    The H-1B visa holders had overstayed in India beyond the allowed duration, with one individual remaining nearly three months and the others exceeding three months

  • H-1B visa backlash: MAGA supporters blast JD Vance for meeting Indian-origin venture capitalist

    H-1B visa backlash: MAGA supporters blast JD Vance for meeting Indian-origin venture capitalist

    US vice president JD Vance's meeting with Indian-origin VC Asha Jadeja Motwani sparks backlash amid H-1B visa row in the US. MAGA supporters question the purpose as the country's immigration policies face scrutiny.

  • H-1B visa row: Vivek Ramaswamy pens note for wife, gets slammed by anti-immigrant Americans

    H-1B visa row: Vivek Ramaswamy pens note for wife, gets slammed by anti-immigrant Americans

    Vivek Ramaswamy is also the second personality of Indian-origin, after Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar, to have been targetted by Americans who do not support the current immigration policies in the country.

  • ‘H1-B is a complete fraud’: US man calls Indians ‘parasites’ after questioning their jobs at DC airport

    ‘H1-B is a complete fraud’: US man calls Indians ‘parasites’ after questioning their jobs at DC airport

    'All you parasites: Why not just make India great again? Or do you need the British back to do that?' American musician and builder Sean Carpenter wrote on X. The viral rant highlights escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric and H-1B visa debates in the US.

  • H-1B Visa Rules Effective From January 17: Major Impact on Indians - Here's What You Need to Know

    H-1B Visa Rules Effective From January 17: Major Impact on Indians - Here's What You Need to Know

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to introduce new rules for H-1B visa extensions starting July 8, however, some of the changes will be implemented from January 17. And, these changes could significantly affect Indian professionals. With the introduction of hefty new fees for extending H-1B and L-1 visas, including a $4,000 charge for H-1B extensions, this could create challenges for tech companies and skilled workers. This video will break down the changes, who will be impacted the most, and what Indian applicants and employers need to prepare for. Stay tuned to understand how this affects the future of US work visas.

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