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US proposes to hike H1-B Visa by over USD 100,000, may make it permanent; how the move could affect Indians

The Trump administration has proposed making a fee of more than USD 100,000 for new H-1B visas permanent, a move that could sharply increase hiri

Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs as Trump Tells Its Leaders to Fall in Line

Trump also threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted t

U.S. removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

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Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is key

US sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual approach

Stalin Slams Vijay for Dropping Parandur Greenfield Airport

The decision to drop Parandur airport project is a devastating blow to employment dreams of TN's youth, he added.

'Govt has played delay games': CJP announces September 5 protest over failed govt promises

Don't Be Shy: Alia Bhatt-backed romcom set for Prime Video debut, check date

Dont Be Shy Alia Bhattbacked romcom set for Prime Video debut check date

Armed men ambush patrol in South Sudan, kill two UN peacekeepers

Seven others were wounded three peacekeepers, two members of the South Sudanese police and two civilian staffers the mission known as UNMISS sa

Meesho tax disputes jump over threefold to 2,071.8 crore in FY26

The e-commerce company is contesting the tax demands while continuing to invest heavily in technology, customer acquisition and future growth

Grand Chess Tour Finals 2026: Praggnanandhaa Books Title Clash, Dominates Keymer

The Indian grandmaster will play either USA's Wesley So or Fabio Caruana in the final, scheduled for August 25.

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Action Construction Equipment

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Action Construction Equipment. The stock is in a good uptrend since April

Y Combinator sells 1.05% Meesho stake for nearly 970 crore

The latest block transaction saw several mutual funds, insurers and overseas investors emerge as buyers of the e-commerce companys shares.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran has vowed to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions, warning Washington of attacks on vital interests and energy chokepoints if it

'Not A US Subsidiary': Canada To Announce Retaliatory Tariffs Today

Trump also threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said US trade demands showed Washington wanted to

24-Year-Old Drowns In Gujarat Pond Where Brother Died 3 Months Ago

Emergency responders and local fire brigade personnel rushed to the scene upon receiving the alert and recovered his body after an extensive sear

CEO exits rise at India Inc, stocks feel the investor heat

While there were 40 such exits in FY25, it rose to 52 in FY26 and already 27 in AprilAugust of FY27

Syria Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List After 47 Years

In a July 9 post on X, al-Shaibani said Syria had closed a dark chapter in its history with the lifting of the 1979 classification.

India-China talks: Structural differences have not disappeared, says Hu Shisheng

On the border, I would expect the immediate focus to be less on a dramatic settlement and more on institutionalising stability, says Hu Shisheng,

'Does anyone actually care?' Sreejesh's scathing attack after Indias WC exit

P.R. Sreejesh, the former goalkeeper, has raised serious concerns about the Indian hockey management's strategies following the failures of both

BMC Launches Major Action At Mumbai's Rustomjee Crown, 128 Luxury Flats Under Scanner

BMC has begun demolition action against alleged unauthorised constructions at Mumbai's Rustomjee Crown, with 128 flats under scrutiny.

Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Visas of Foreigners Seeking Asylum

The State Department statement did not specify the number of visas that will be revoked in the process.

From 2 crore to 24,162 crore: UPI records massive growth

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: UPI has seen unprecedented growth in both transaction volume and value over the past decade, with annual volumes rising nearly

Govt plans to award 11 airports in 5 bundles to pvt players under PPP model

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: The government plans to award eleven airports, including those at Varanasi and Tirupati, to private players in five bundles un

Best of BS Opinion: Building stronger foundations for durable growth

Durable growth depends not just on expansion but on stronger foundations across telecom, education, energy, skilling and institutions

A man arranges incense sticks at a workshop, in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

Haiti gang raid kills 47 in Kenscoff, fuelling anger over security lapses

Haiti gang raid kills 47 in Kenscoff, fuelling anger over security lapses

FCRA Bill: Can Regulation Protect Both Accountability and Institutions?

By Dr. Bijoy A. Sangma In Meghalaya, the FCRA debate is not taking place only in Parliament. Its implications are being discussed in churches, ed

A Protest Rally That Missed the Mark

By Barnes L Mawrie (SDB) On August 19, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) decided to undertake the so-called peaceful protest march to demonstrate th

Violence I suffered: Himanshi Khurana hits back at Asim amid 'conversion' remark

Violence I suffered Himanshi Khurana hits back at Asim amid conversion remark

Ex-Chandigarh mayor seeks action against Charanjit Singh Channi over MA exam photo

ExChandigarh mayor seeks action against Charanjit Singh Channi over MA exam photo

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Awarapan 2 day 11: Emraan Hashmi film nears Rs 140cr India net, earns 202% profit

Awarapan 2 stands out as a blockbuster hit in Bollywood for 2026, inching closer to the Rs 150 crore milestone within India. In just ten days, it

Piyush Goyal invites Japanese firms to invest, localise and innovate in India

Piyush Goyal invites Japanese firms to invest localise and innovate in India

Trump Spoke With Pak Army Chief Last Week Ahead Of Iran Visit: Report

A source familiar with the conversation confirmed to CNN that Trump spoke with Munir last week and discussed Iran with the Pakistani Army chief.

Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on August 25, official say

Mark Carney said on August 24 that Canada may need to move away from matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and instead use more targeted retali

27 Students Fall Ill After Consuming Mid-Day Meal At Rajasthan School

According to officials, the children complained of headaches, dizziness, and vomiting shortly after eating the meal.

Youth Morcha storms DM office highlighting critical gaps in schools, questions FIR on activist

The group reached the administration after a case was filed against one of its members, Rajat Singh, for showing the poor condition of government

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as trade war escalates

Ottawa is preparing a fresh response to Washington as trade negotiations collapse, raising fears of deeper disruption across highly integrated No

Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries app

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs after Trump warns of 'worse consequences'

West Bengal bars teacher-doctors from private practice for 72 hours after government hospital admission

The new directive seeks to ensure treating faculty remain available to government hospital patients during the crucial period following admission

Maharashtra to submit Amravati hospital fire report in eight days

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Assam Rifles rescues missing 10-year-old from Dimapur, reunites family

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Indias chemicals sector targets $1 trillion by 2040

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness

Around 40 dead in gang attack near Haitis capital

In a statement issued after the attack, the office of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime expressed deep compassion for the bereaved families an

Indias non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW, reaches 54% of total capacity

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable in

Canada readies retaliatory tariffs as Trump ramps up trade threats

Canada readies retaliatory tariffs as Trump ramps up trade threats

Luxembourg-based iPC proposes 83,480 crore investment in Karnataka in three phases

The proposed project will combine large-scale digital infrastructure with green hydrogen and power generation across an integrated Bengaluru-Tuma

Haryana pitches strategic partnership as MoUs worth 66,000 crore signed

The state outlined sector-specific growth plans and measures aimed at attracting investment, strengthening industries and expanding economic oppo

India a safe base, Piyush Goyal tells Japanese investors

Cites Long List Of Trade Deals, Says Data Is Protected, Intellectual Property Is Secure

TCS to acquire Porsche arm for $373 million, inks $1.4 billion deal

Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

During his Lucknow visit, the Chief Election Commissioner discussed EVM reliability, electoral processes and the role of young citizens in democr

Quote of the day by Miranda Kerr, 'Every day, I like to wake up and remind myself to be grateful of the simple things' offers timeless wisdom on why gratitude can transform everyday life, focuses on happiness, positive mindset, optimism, perspective, acceptance, inner peace, human emotions

Quote of the day by Miranda Kerr stresses on being grateful for simple things speaks to a universal truth: a meaningful life is not built exclusi

Meerut children found safe after mimicking YouTube Secret House challenge

Meerut children found safe after mimicking YouTube Secret House challenge

India Post launches Dak Sewa app for doorstep postal services

The digital platform is aimed at making postal services more accessible while helping India Post modernise operations and improve customer conven

Economic Asphyxiation: US Announces New Sanctions Campaign Against Iran

Scott Bessent earlier said the United States was declaring an economic D-Day on Iran, but his announcement named no specific countries beyond Ira

Worlds oceans simmer at record heat, threatening marine life and food security

Record-breaking ocean heat is raising concerns over worsening storms, collapsing fisheries, coral loss and growing risks to communities dependent

Prevent misuse of data by private entities, SC tells government

Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods

Donald Trump is considering setting the new tariff at 7.5%, according to sources

CAA Hearing to Conclude Soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that hearings for citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Ame

Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 US visas of asylum seekers

The proposed action marks another escalation in Washingtons immigration crackdown, targeting temporary visitors who later seek protection and per

China says US sanctions on Iran will worsen tensions, hurt global economy

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financ

Quote of the day by Sergey Brin, 'Obviously everyone wants to be successful, but I want to be looked back on as being very innovative, very trusted and ethical and ultimately making a big difference in the world' offers life lessons on true success, purpose in career, work, trust, innovation, ethics, looking into the bigger picture by Google co-founder

Quote of the day by Sergey Brin reflection presents success as a combination of innovation, trust, ethics, and positive impact rather than a simp

SIR Roll Observer Urges Political Parties To Cooperate

Visakhapatnam district roll observer S. Bhargavi urged political parties to cooperate in preparing a transparent electoral roll under SIR-2026. O

22 million hectares of degraded land restored during 2011 and 2020

US announces fresh Iran sanctions, warns countries doing business with Tehran

Washington is widening its economic campaign against Tehran as Iran faces mounting financial strain, a plunging currency and uncertainty over pea

Amit Shah focuses on new doctrine to fight terror & radicalisation

27 children fall ill after mid-day meal at Kota government school

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15% Decline In Indian Students Seeking Undergraduate Courses In US: Report

The report recorded a 15 per cent decrease in applicants from India -- the top source for international students in the US.

Trump weighs 7.5% tariff on China over underpriced exports

Trump weighs tariff on China over underpriced exports

US proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B visa cap-subject applications

The proposed levy comes as Washington seeks to recover federal immigration costs, while businesses and advocates warn of its impact on skilled wo

Russian President Putin says will continue fertiliser supplies to India

Playing Test cricket is a privilege: Jurel

When Sri Lanka turned up for the first innings, Dhruv Jurel donned the wicket-keeping gloves

Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement

Mumbai, August 25: Protests against the Maharashtra governments decision to mandate knowledge of the Marathi language for taxi and auto rickshaw

Trump Tells Canada To Fall In Line Or Face Consequences

Trump's warning on social media came as he threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel amid escalating tensions between

Major Food Safety Crackdown in Noida Ahead of Raksha Bandhan Festival

Noida, August 25: In preparation for the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department in Gautam Buddh Nag

Quote of the day by Aristotle, 'My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake' shows psychology behind meaning of true friendship, kindness, compassion, empathy, charity, human connection, human emotion

Quote of the day by Aristotle offers a timeless definition of what makes a best friend truly special. The deepest friendship is not founded solel

Indian applications to US colleges drop 15% amid tighter visa rules

Indian applications to US colleges drop 15% amid tighter visa rules

China Purchases Over 90 Million Tons of Wheat Amid Harvest Peak

Beijing, August 25: The peak season for summer grain procurement is currently underway across China. On August 24, the National Food and Strategi

Tejashwi Yadav Writes to Bihar CM Over Delays in Recruitment Exams

Patna, August 25: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, has written a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary addressin

Recruitment Reform Journey for JPSC-JSSC Candidates Begins in Ramgarh

Ramgarh, August 25: The recruitment reform journey for JPSC and JSSC candidates has commenced in Jharkhand. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto in

US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions

Elephant walks, dogs bark: BPSC official's remark draws student ire in Bihar

Elephant walks dogs bark BPSC officials remark draws student ire in Bihar

Assam CM discusses flood damage and rehabilitation with Amit Shah

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Quote of the day by Helen Keller, 'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence', offers powerful lesson on purpose, philosophy, wisdom, psychology, human behavior

Quote of the day by Helen Keller provides a powerful reminder that achievement often begins in the mind before it becomes visible in the world. H

India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Signs Key Documents During 27th Meeting

Moscow, August 25: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently visited Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and Fir

SC to consider Tarun Tejpal's plea for exemption from surrender

Assams Chief Minister Ensures Financial Constraints Wont Hinder Higher Education

Guwahati, August 25: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that his government is committed to ensuring that financial di

Flight diversions in Delhi-NCR, traffic jams in Jaipur as north Indian cities reel under heavy rain

Parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh also receive rains; many roads waterlogged