Inside the Capital The impact of hiked H-1B visa fee would mean fewer people getting jobs in the US
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- The NRI minister, Sanjeev Arora, has himself individually donated Rs 50 lakh to this fund 
- Hindu-American foundation condemns Texas Republican leader's remarks on 90-foot Hanuman statue 
- This clause could apply to doctors, especially in light of warnings about worsening physician shortages in rural areas 
- It comes as President Donald Trump's order imposing a $100,000 one-off application fee on all new H-1B visa applications came into force on Sunday 
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- In one clip, Emirates captain is heard telling passengers that they could leave the aircraft amid the 'unprecedented' circumstances 
- Man convicted of aggravated outrage of modesty for molesting a 31-year-old technology specialist recruiter after dragging her into a nursing room 
- Notably, Indian tech professionals account for bulk of H-1Bs, over 70 per cent plus 
- After President Donald Trump imposed new H1-B visa fees, tech companies and banks sent urgent memos to vacationing employees fearing they would not be allowed back once the new rule took effect 
- White House says $100,000 fee for H-1B visas to be one-time payment 
- Suspects managed her entry, exit via Chennai, Nepal airports 
- The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including the Indian industry, said the MEA 
- Individuals who can pay USD 1 million to the US Treasury, or USD 2 million if a corporation is sponsoring them, will get access to expedited visa treatment and a path to a Green Card in the country 
- Indian-American Congressman Krishnamoorthi says many H-1B holders ultimately become citizens and launch businesses that create well-paying jobs in the US 
- Move to significantly impact Indian workers who are hired by tech companies 
- Crimestoppers offers a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the rape of a Sikh woman in Oldbury. West Midlands Police are actively investigating the attack and seeking anonymous tips. Community concern arose after a suspect was released on bail. 
- They feel blessed to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with their local brethren and perform service 
- Identification of victim’s remains a challenge as none of parts is recognisable 
- Relations between the two countries had deteriorated in 2023 after then Canadian PM Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar 
- Official figures from August show a 108 per cent year-on-year increase, with 2,715 Indians in immigration detention in the UK 
- 'Muslims don't belong here': Texas man charged with threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani- Jeremy Fistel was arrested in Texas, and brought to New York for an arraignment on charges that he sent a series of threatening voicemails and written messages to Mamdani's office in June 
- Mohammed Nizamuddin died in the United States after allegedly being shot by the police there following a ‘scuffle’ with his roommate 
- Woman was killed by a contract killer, hired by her would-be groom in July last, at Kilaraipur village 
- Paramjit Singh, a businessman from Fort Wayne, was arrested at Chicago O'Hare Airport on July 30 upon arrival from India due to an old case 
- #LondonLetter: His story remains both luminous and bitter, for it speaks of fearless defiance and of cruelty without mercy 
- Woman killed by contract killer, hired by would-be groom, in late July; incident came to light recently 
- They say viral video shows him wearing army uniform, urging Central Govt to save Indian youths 
- Though the marriage had not yet been solemnised, the couple had visited several religious and tourist destinations across Punjab 
- Charanjit Singh Grewal, originally from Mehma Singh Wala village, now residing in England, allegedly offered Rs 50 lakh to his associate, Sukhjeet Singh Sonu, to carry out the murder 
- US woman, 72, was murdered in Punjab after flying in to marry UK-based NRI 
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