The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sued the Trump administration over a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it illegal and harmful to American businesses. The lawsuit marks a major clash between corporate America and the White House, with tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta expected to be hit hardest by the policy.
17 October,2025 07:46 PM IST
The Trump administration is planning the toughest H-1B visa reform yet, going beyond the proposed $100,000 mandatory fee. The new rules, listed in the Federal Register under “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa,” aim to tighten eligibility, cap exemptions, and oversight, potentially impacting Indian tech workers, students, and nonprofits.
10 October,2025 07:45 PM IST
A 29-year-old man from Telangana, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was shot dead by police in Santa Clara, California, after a reported scuffle with his roommate. His father has written to EAM S. Jaishankar seeking an investigation and repatriation of his remains. The incident comes amid a worrying rise in hate crimes targeting Indians and South Asians in the US, with FBI data showing a record 11,600+ hate crime incidents in 2022 and a surge in online threats.
19 September,2025 09:02 PM IST
In a strong message to its Indo-Pacific partners, the US State Department has addressed two key concerns—trade fairness and student visa misuse. Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston said India remains a vital ally but stressed the need for reciprocal trade policies. She also warned international students to follow visa norms and avoid disruptive behavior on American campuses. The US reaffirmed its stance on national security and accountability, making it clear that fairness and responsibility are essential for sustained Indo-US relations.
03 July,2025 03:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
