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USCIS has confirmed that a one-time USD 100,000 fee applies to all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. The fee, part of Trump’s visa reforms, excludes renewals and current holders while prioritising high-skilled, high-paid workers.
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The Trump administration has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new petitions and not to current holders or renewals. The move offers relief to thousands of Indian professionals in the US amid earlier confusion and panic.
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After US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, the Indian Embassy in Washington issued an emergency helpline for nationals. The MEA expressed concern over financial and humanitarian consequences of the move.
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US tech firms like Microsoft have urged H-1B and H-4 visa holders abroad to return before the September 21 deadline when the $100,000 annual fee takes effect. The rule could increase costs and impact Indian professionals in US tech companies.
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US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit South Korea in late October for the APEC summit, where a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is under discussion. Talks may also cover trade, defence and regional diplomacy with North Korea.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he “fully reciprocates” former US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on India-US relations. Modi highlighted the “forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership” hours after Trump reaffirmed his friendship with him and India.
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President Donald Trump ordered the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people. Senator Marco Rubio hailed it as a crackdown on cartels, but legal experts questioned its legitimacy under international law.
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US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of playing a key role in resolving the recent India-Pakistan military conflict, which he warned could have escalated into nuclear war. He emphasized his commitment to global peace and conflict resolution.
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Donald Trump claimed ignorance over continued US imports of Russian commodities after India hit back at criticism of its oil purchases from Moscow. The former US President reiterated plans to raise tariffs on India and others buying Russian energy.
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Indian government sources clarified on Saturday that there is no pause in Russian oil imports, countering President Trump’s claim. They said India’s energy decisions are based on national interest and market prices, with no halt reported by Indian refiners.
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Donald Trump said he “heard” India had stopped buying oil from Russia, calling it a “good step” but admitted uncertainty. His comments come amid rising US tariffs on India and criticism over New Delhi’s defence and energy ties with Moscow.
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The US President, however, did not clarify which country’s aircraft were downed or provide evidence to support the claim
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Democrats are seizing on GOP divisions over the Epstein case, trolling Republicans and demanding transparency. Trump has dismissed the controversy, but MAGA loyalists and leaders like Speaker Mike Johnson call for full disclosure, deepening a rare rift in Trump’s base.
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The Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump‘s attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide
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The program, which Trump promotes as a fast-track immigration option, aims to attract high-net-worth individuals seeking to live and eventually become citizens of the United States
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The arrested and detained include 330 undocumented migrants and 157 people arrested for assault and obstruction
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The Senegalese-Italian influencer was detained on Friday for allegedly overstaying his visa at Harry Reid International Airport but was allowed to leave the country without a deportation order
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The new proclamation, which Trump signed on Wednesday, also imposes new travel restrictions on people from seven additional countries who are outside the US and don't have a valid visa
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The new proclamation, which Trump signed on Wednesday, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
