USDA Opens Farm Aid Applications with $12B Package; Row-Crop Deadline April 17
Trump administration rolls out $12B in farm aid for 2025 losses; row-crop enrollment ends April 17, while specialty-crop…
Madras High Court Allows LIC Premiums Deduction Under Section 40A(7)(b)
Madras High Court rules that provisions for approved LIC gratuity funds are deductible, as they constitute ascertained liabilities…
Congress Makes QBI Deduction Permanent, Sets $400 Minimum for Small Businesses
The QBI deduction is now permanent starting in 2026, featuring a new $400 minimum floor for small businesses…
U.S. Department of State Pauses Diversity Visas for Hundreds of Moroccan DV-2026 Selectees
Moroccan DV-2026 applicants face dual visa pauses blocking issuance despite Casablanca continuing to schedule interviews for March 2026…
DV-2026 Diversity Visa (green Card) Lottery Excludes 19 Countries on October 2, 2024
The U.S. excludes 19 countries from DV-2026 and mandates new passport requirements and fees for future lotteries to…
Trump Orders TSA Paychecks to Resume Monday During DHS Shutdown
President Trump signs executive order to pay TSA workers by March 30, 2026, providing relief during the ongoing…
Mohre Tells Private-Sector Workers No Automatic Remote-Work Right
UAE's MoHRE urges private-sector weather caution but stops short of a mandatory work-from-home order, leaving attendance decisions to…
DOL Plan Could Raise H-1B Employers’ Pay Floors Across DOL Wage Levels Before Federal Register
The U.S. Labor Dept clears a rule to raise H-1B and PERM wages, as a new wage-weighted lottery…
Jetblue Merger Options with Alaska Airlines, United, and Southwest
JetBlue explores potential mergers with United, Alaska, and Southwest to restore profitability following its blocked Spirit Airlines acquisition.
Trump Threatens National Guard for Airports in Truth Social Post
Trump considers deploying National Guard to U.S. airports to counter TSA staffing shortages and high absenteeism following a…
For Use Test Clarified for Excise Exemptions at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
India's Supreme Court quashes ₹28.56cr tax demand, ruling that 'intended for use' exemptions depend on procurement intent, not…
Bishop Leads Mass Deportation Protest in El Paso at San Jacinto Plaza
Bishop Mark Seitz leads a major religious protest in El Paso against mass deportations, joined by Vatican leaders…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.
CBDT Transition FAQ Maps Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Act, 1961
India transitions to the Income-tax Act, 2025 on April 1, 2026. Old laws still apply to previous years,…