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US Changes H-1B Visa Selection to Favor Higher Skills, Pay

The US has replaced its H-1B visa lottery with a system favoring higher-skilled, higher-paid applicants. This marks a significant shift in immigration policy. Read the full details and implications for Indian professionals.

US Judge Upholds $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Proposal

A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's proposal for a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, dealing a blow to American tech firms and business groups. Read the full details and implications for Indian professionals.

Indian Student Debunks Pak's Kashmir Narrative at Oxford

Indian student Kautilya Pandit delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan's Kashmir claims at the Oxford Union, highlighting the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and mocking its military record. Read the full viral speech.

CRMAS Research Centre Foundation Laid in Kerala

Kerala's life sciences sector gets a boost as a new CRMAS research & manufacturing centre is launched at Bio 360 Park, promising 100+ high-skilled jobs and advanced research in biomedicine.

Congress Exodus in Marathwada: 17+ Leaders Join BJP

Senior BJP leaders attribute the steady defection of Congress politicians in Marathwada to the party's 'lack of direction' and electoral failures. Over 17 prominent figures have switched sides in two years. Read more.

Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' Visa for Wealthy Foreigners

Ex-US President Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump Gold Card' visa requiring $1 million for US permanent residency, aiming to attract wealthy professionals and top graduates. Read the full details.

US Parents Rethink College as Job Market Changes

A new survey shows a dramatic shift as US parents question the value of a 4-year college degree. Rising costs and poor job outcomes fuel the trend towards skilled trades. Is the traditional education model in crisis?

First Aviation EduCity Launched in Visakhapatnam

GMR Group and Mansas Trust sign MoU for India's first Aviation EduCity in Visakhapatnam. The 136-acre project near Bhogapuram airport aims to address the skilled pilot and crew shortage, creating thousands of jobs. #Aviation #AndhraPradesh #Development

20 US States Sue Trump Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee Hike

A coalition of 20 US states, led by California, files a lawsuit against the Trump administration's drastic H-1B visa fee increase to $100,000, calling it illegal and destructive for key sectors. Read the full analysis.

Apple's Biggest Leadership Shake-Up in Decades

Apple Inc. faces its most significant personnel crisis in decades as senior executives and key AI engineers exit. Tim Cook battles brain drain to rivals like Meta and OpenAI. Read the full analysis.

Skilled Worker Shortage Slows Vizag's Construction Boom

Visakhapatnam's construction surge faces a major hurdle as a severe shortage of skilled masons, electricians, and finishing workers delays projects and inflates costs. Industry leaders warn of stalled growth without urgent workforce training.

India-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration

India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.

European Firms Seek Karnataka Skilled Talent

Major European companies, including automaker Stellantis, are actively recruiting skilled workers from Karnataka. Ministers Patil and Sudhakar explored job opportunities in Slovakia ahead of the 2026 Bangalore Job Fair.

Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off

Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.

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