$100k H-1B Fee to Hit Indian IT Firms Hard: Report
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B hires from outside the US could cost TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant billions. Explore the impact on India's IT outsourcing industry and the future of skilled worker visas.
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B hires from outside the US could cost TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant billions. Explore the impact on India's IT outsourcing industry and the future of skilled worker visas.
Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary in Mandya witnesses a higher influx of migratory birds this season, with over 2,700 birds from 32 species recorded. Ideal weather and water levels create perfect habitat. Plan your visit during the peak season from Dec 20 to J
Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport charges Rs 600 UDF, India's 3rd highest. With IndiGo cutting capacity by 10%, passengers face soaring airfares and limited seats. Learn how this impacts your travel budget.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Kanpur Institute of Technology students vandalised campus & set conference room on fire after failed fee talks. Police & fire brigade controlled the situation. Details inside.
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas threatens to worsen California's severe teacher shortage, sparking a legal battle and debate over foreign hires in schools. Read the full story.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University grapples with a Rs 10 crore student fee debt from affiliated colleges, threatening admissions and exams. Read about the financial challenge.
Andhra Pradesh lorry owners launch indefinite strike from Dec 9, halting goods transport from railway sheds & shipyards to protest massive hike in fitness fees for older vehicles. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Transport Minister S S Sivasankar vows to legally resolve three key demands of lorry owners, including fee hikes, ahead of a nationwide protest on December 9. Read the full story.
Haveri's National Lok Adalat on Dec 13 aims to resolve pending cases via compromise. Get court fee refunds & 50% fine concessions on MV Act cases. Save time and money.
Trump administration removes Martin Luther King Jr Day & Juneteenth from national park fee-free days, adds President Trump's birthday. New 'America-first' pricing hikes fees for international visitors.
Metaview AI's co-founder Shahriar Tajbakhsh calls the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee a 'rounding error'. The firm continues hiring in India, stating AI won't build itself. Read more.
The National Park Service faces backlash for removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from 2026 free-entry days, adding Flag Day which coincides with Donald Trump's birthday. Details on the new 'America-first' fees inside.
A 17-year-old student in Thanjavur declared brain dead after assault by classmates. Police detain 15 juveniles as tensions rise. Details on the tragic school violence incident.
The US introduces a new $5,000 fee for migrants without legal status and a 'holiday deal' offering free flights and $1000 for self-deportation. Get the latest details on the Trump administration's immigration rules.
US Border Patrol announces a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants aged 14 and older. New policy part of Trump administration's sweeping border crackdown. Details inside.
Travel platform ixigo announces full refund of convenience & assured fees for passengers hit by IndiGo's mass cancellations from Dec 3-8, 2025. Get details here.
Travel aggregator ixigo announces full refund of convenience and assured fees for all passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations between December 3 and 8, 2025. Learn the details.
IndiGo announces a full fee waiver for cancellations and rescheduling, apologizing for recent operational disruptions. The airline is taking steps to address passenger concerns.
An Indian student from Andhra Pradesh died in a house fire in the US. His family seeks financial help to bring his body home. Read the full story.
KSU leader Simjo Samuel Zachariah demands Kerala University VC review the 'unjustifiable' fine of Rs 400 for delayed registration. Read about the student concerns and the call for a reasonable fee structure.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
A 27-year-old Delhi University student was fatally stabbed in Sangam Vihar following a dispute over cow dung. Police have arrested two relatives. Read the shocking details.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
A recent Bengaluru court order on maintenance fee payments for apartment owners has ignited a major debate between residents' welfare associations and property owners. Learn the details and implications.
Paramount Skydance hikes its breakup fee to $5 billion to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, signaling confidence against Netflix and Comcast. The winner could be chosen in weeks.
A US AI recruitment firm's hoarding at IIT-Delhi placement, promising H-1B sponsorship despite a $100,000 fee, offers relief to students amid stricter US visa norms under the Trump administration.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's meeting with state MPs and opposition leaders, aimed at discussing critical inter-state water disputes, has been postponed. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced the delay. Read for details.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.