Relief for Indian techies, US says no change in H-1B extension policy
The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers.
Jan 09, 2018, 13:33 PM IST
Indians to be hit hard as US seeks no extension of H-1B visas
The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.
Jan 04, 2018, 08:09 AM IST
Over 7 lakh techie face deportation due to H-1B visa tweak – This is Anand Mahindra's message
The proposed US Bill -- Protect and Grow American Jobs – suggests tweaks in H-1B visa.
Jan 03, 2018, 15:19 PM IST
750,000 H-1B visa holders may face deportation if proposed tweak in rules gets approved
The proposed US Bill places new restrictions to prevent abuse and misuse of H-1B visas.
Jan 02, 2018, 14:07 PM IST
US may stop spouses of H-1B visa holders from working
The H-1B programme attracts foreign specialised workers to come to the United States for employment, many of them from India and China.
Dec 16, 2017, 16:06 PM IST
US moves to block transgender military recruits signing up
President Donald Trump's administration has asked a federal court to block the Pentagon from starting the hiring of transgender recruits next year.
Dec 08, 2017, 06:54 AM IST
Indian-American Manisha Singh is US's first woman economic diplomacy chief
She had been nominated by the Donald Trump administration in September.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
US to push for India's inclusion into 21-member APEC as Modi, Trump meet in Manila
The support of the United States for India's inclusion into APEC will not only be seen as a major gesture towards Prime Minister Modi's government by the Trump administration, but will also be a move that would be a boost to India's economy and will give India a stronger control and a better standing in its relationship with China.
Nov 11, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Donald Trump administration proceeds with Obama-era calorie rule
The Trump administration is moving ahead with Obama-era rules that will require restaurants, stores and pizza delivery chains to list the calorie content of foods they sell.
Nov 09, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Hope US quadrilateral with India, Japan, Australia doesn't damage third party interest: China
China wants joint cooperation with the US in developing next-generation nuclear power technology.
Nov 05, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Wall Street climbs to fresh highs after Tillerson's comments
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reversed early losses following Tillerson`s comments, while the Dow extended gains.
Oct 04, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
California sues Trump administration over border wall
California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday over the Trump administration`s plan to construct a wall along the border with Mexico.
Sep 20, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
Apple, Google, Microsoft vow to fight for employees hit by Donald Trump's move
US tech giants have pledged to stand by their employees after the Trump administration scrapped an amnesty programme that granted work permits to immigrants
Sep 06, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
US gives USD 225 million worth of conditional assistance to Pakistan
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it has given USD 225 million worth of conditional military assistance to Pakistan that the country can access only if it takes more action against terror groups.
Aug 31, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Hurricane Harvey brings death, destruction to Houston as flood waters rise; Donald Trump assures of quick relief funding
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has already killed at least seven people in Texas and was expected to drive tens of thousands from their homes, will likely rise in
Aug 29, 2017, 07:01 AM IST
US economic expansion to last another two years or more
The US economic expansion will last at least another two years, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters who also forecast growth will not accelerate the way the Trump administration has predicted.
Aug 11, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
Harvard biased against Indians, Asians: US to probe plaint
Justice Department Spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores said: "The complaint alleges racial discrimination against Asian-Americans in a university`s admission policy and practices."
Aug 04, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Over 21 Lakh Indians applied for H-1B visa in 11 years: Report
On an average, their salary over the last 11 years has been USD 92,317 and an overwhelming majority of them are masters or bachelor's degree holder.
Aug 01, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
White House criticises Russia sanctions stalled in House
Democrats complained that the Trump administration was trying to weaken the penalties.
Jul 11, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
