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13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear

A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September 21, 2025.…

H-1B, H4, and F-1 Visas to India Fall Over 30% Since 2023

From 2023 to 2025 India saw over 30% declines in H-1B, H4 and F-1 visa issuances, driven by heightened scrutiny,…

Cabinet approves HLC to study illegal immigration-driven demographic changes

On September 10, 2025 India approved a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes tied to illegal immigration in key border…

Modi Announces Income Tax Relief, GST Cuts; Rs 2.5 Lakh Cr Savings

From September 22, 2025, India makes income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free and remaps GST to 5%, 18%, and 40%,…

Is the $100k H-1B Fee a Tariff Tactic Against India?

A new $100,000 H-1B entry fee for 2025 has intensified India‑US trade talks ahead of Piyush Goyal’s Sept 22 U.S.…

H-1B Fee Shakeup in 2025 Sparks Travel Confusion for Indian Workers

A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers abroad began September 21, 2025, aiming to curb low-wage filings. Current…

Revanth Reddy: H-1B Fee Hike Totally Unacceptable Amid $100K Levy

A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions from abroad effective September 21, 2025, raising first-year…

US Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions in 12-Month Ban

A presidential proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025 creates a $100,000 one‑time fee for new H‑1B petitions filed for workers abroad,…