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New York/Washington: In a development that could adversely affect Indian professionals in the US, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to raise the fee for H-1B visas to a staggering $100,000 annually, a move described by American lawmakers and community leaders as "reckless" and...

New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump said abuse of the H-1B programme is a national security threat as he signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a staggering annual USD 100,000 fee on the visas used by companies to hire workers,...

New Delhi: With the India-US trade talks moving in the right direction, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Washington soon, sources said. The visit comes in the backdrop of recently concluded daylong discussions here between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and...

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a regional summit to take place at the end of October in South Korea and that he would visit China in the “early part of next year,” following a phone call...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday cleared 25 investment proposals that are likely to create 25,200 jobs across nine districts in the state. The Single Window Clearance Authority gave the nod to the projects worth Rs 4,739 crore, which are expected to generate about 25,200 employment...

New Delhi: India and New Zealand will hold the next round of negotiations for the proposed trade pact October 13-14 in New Delhi, the commerce ministry said Friday. The third round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded September 19 in...

New Delhi: You do not require a huge lump sum amount to start saving for your retirement. With consistency and the correct tools, even a small month-on-month investment, such as a ₹500 Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds, can grow into a substantial corpus...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday approved 25 industrial projects to be built at a cost of Rs 4,739 crore, officials said. The projects were approved during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are likely to...

Mumbai: Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 387 points Friday, snapping its three-day gaining streak due to profit-taking in blue-chip shares HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 387.73 points or 0.47 per cent to settle at 82,626.23. During the day, it dropped...

Mumbai: Sale of the new series of iPhones started Friday, with excited customers queuing up outside the country's first Apple Store since early hours and even indulging in a scuffle before its opening. Like with the launch of any new model, excited customers started queuing...