Democrats' projected control of both chambers of the US Congress could strengthen scrutiny of Trump's H-1B visa fee and tariffs on Indian goods. However, reversing the executive actions will require overcoming presidential opposition.
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ensuring children born in the country to Indian H1B visa holders and other temporary residents remain eligible for US citizenship. The ruling rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict citizenship through an executive order
Marco Rubio condemned racist remarks against Indians in the US, calling such comments “stupid.” He said America remains welcoming to immigrants and clarified that ongoing US immigration reforms, including visa changes, are global measures and not specifically targeted at India
A young NRI from Cheelapur village in Siddipet district, Dr Rajesh Pavadi, died in the United States due to jaundice and multiple organ failure days before his planned visit to India, where his family had also begun preparations for his marriage
The US Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the Optional Practical Training programme for F-1 visa holders, signalling possible regulatory changes. The move could significantly impact foreign graduates, including over 300,000 Indian students studying in the United States.
US Senator Mark Warner has warned that uncertainty and hostile rhetoric around the H-1B visa programme could damage India–US relations, unsettle skilled professionals, and erode trust at a crucial moment in bilateral ties
NTPC Ramagundam organized a mega health camp in Rompikunta under the National Health Mission programme, Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan. Female specialists conducted screenings for anemia, diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, and refractive errors for 135 patients
Meta, Amazon, and other tech giants have advised H-1B and H-4 visa holders to remain in the US or return immediately as the USD 100,000 visa fee takes effect September 21, raising concerns over skilled foreign workers stranded abroad.
Musk, himself once on an H-1B visa and whose electric vehicle company Tesla, has hired workers using the programme, defended the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers
The report details how Srinivasa Reddy orchestrated the scheme flagged by the US, with his companies collaborating to exploit the lottery and secure over 300 H-1B visas since 2020.
