‘Entering H1-B lottery at very high rate’: Indian students may face tougher path to US jobs under new visa rule, says CEO

A proposed change to US student visa rules could make it much harder for international graduates, especially Indians, to stay and work in America after completing their studies, according to Danielle Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Build. Goldman warned that the proposal could worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as AI, technology and engineering…

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Delcy Rodriguez: Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India on 5-day visit | India News

NEW DELHI: Venezuelan vice president Delcy Rodriguez arrived in India on Wednesday on a five-day visit to expand energy cooperation, as New Delhi seeks to diversify its crude oil procurement amid supply disruptions from the West Asia crisis.Besides energy, the two sides are also set to explore ways to shore up cooperation in areas of…

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Rupee slides 40 paise to 95.76 against dollar as tariff concerns, oil prices weigh on sentiment

The rupee weakened for a second straight session on Wednesday, falling 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar amid concerns over proposed US tariffs, rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment came under pressure after the Office of the United States…

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Microplastics found inside popular freshwater fish species in Udupi | Mangaluru News

Illustration showing microplastics pollution, with tiny plastic particles suspended in water and surrounding marine life, highlighting environmental contamination and ocean health concerns Udupi: A new study by researchers from the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has revealed the widespread presence of microplastics, that are tiny plastic…

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(T)oo (M)uch (C)haos? Mamata Banerjee’s party faces its biggest crisis — Latest developments | India News

Mamata Banerjee addresses the first protest rally since losing the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections at Esplanade, Kolkata NEW DELHI: Trinamool means “grassroots” — a name chosen by Mamata Banerjee when she founded the party in 1998 to project it as a movement powered from the ground up. But on Wednesday, the castle that Mamata…

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India’s economy shows resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, says RBI deputy governor

India’s economy has remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and volatile commodity prices, supported by strong industrial and services activity, broad-based demand and improving corporate performance, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said.In a speech at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, the Deputy Governor said inflation remains within the Reserve…

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