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Indian students, H-1B workers may face uncertainty as US plans tighter visa rules

New US immigration rules will tighten the H-1B visa program for employers. Increased costs and stricter H-1B rules are expected for sponsoring foreign workers. Student visa rules will change, requiring extensions for continued studies. Automatic work permit extensions will end, affecting H-4 visa holders. These proposals will impact Indian professionals…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Belgium's answer to Trump's interference: A 4-1 pasting of US

Belgium decisively defeated the United States with a 4-1 score in a World Cup match. Belgian players celebrated their victory by mocking President Trump's signature dance moves. This win advanced Belgium to the quarterfinals, ending the United States' tournament run. The match became entangled in political debate over presidential influence…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Trump administration eyes tighter H-1B, green card and student visa rules; Indians could be among most affected

The Trump administration is preparing a fresh round of immigration rule changes that could reshape the H-1B visa program, employment-based green cards, visa tenure of international students and the optional training program (OPT) available to them. A soon to be issued final rule will also end automatic extension of employment…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Asics ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and refund Rs 6,499 to cusomter after shoes develop sole defect

A consumer commission has ordered Asics India to refund Rs 6,499 for a defective pair of running shoes and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation. The complainant reported the sole separating from the heel within a month of purchase. Asics' defense of no manufacturing defect was rejected as inconsistent with their…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

When hate crashed US birthday party

On America's 250th birthday, around 400 white nationalists from Patriot Front marched through Washington in matching attire. The group, known for its white ethnonationalist views, staged a choreographed demonstration. While many citizens expressed disgust, the administration's response was muted, with the Interior Secretary citing free speech. President Trump, who spoke…

The Times of India · Jul 5

USA@250: One nation, under construction

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring…

The Times of India · Jul 5

AI to fake cleanups, GPS app to skip work: Gurugram civic body officials fired for using AI-edited photos to show garbage complaint was resolved; MCG says waste was still lying at the site

Gurugram Municipal Corporation has fired an assistant sanitation inspector for using AI to fake the resolution of a garbage dumping complaint. He allegedly manipulated photos to show a site as clean, despite no work being done. In a separate incident, another official was dismissed for using GPS spoofing to falsify…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

America@250: The United States of Anxiety

TOI correspondent from Washington: When President Donald Trump asserted repeatedly in recent months that the United States has become the “hottest country in the world” little could anyone have imagined he meant it literally although some of his supporters attribute magical qualities to him.

The Times of India · Jul 4

Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warming

Antarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean heat absorption are more interconnected than climate models suggest. This suggests warming could accelerate, with significant implications for sea level rise and extreme weather. Urgent greenhouse gas emission cuts…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

India's factory boom comes with a growing cyber bill

Cyberattacks on Bajaj Auto and Tata Electronics have exposed a growing risk for India's manufacturing sector, compounded by rising automation and connectivity. Industry experts believe that the interconnected nature of factories creates vast opportunities for cybercriminals. The breaches raise alarms over the potential exposure of sensitive data from major players…

The Economic Times · Jul 4