News Update : 'Death by restriction': As Trump sours H-1B visa dream, who faces biggest hit? - SMRITI JAIN

Three H-1B related changes are stacking on top of each other: the multiple $100,000 fee proposals, the wage-weighted lottery favoring more senior workers, new layoff and compliance scrutiny, and now the OPT/STEM-OPT $70,000 fee proposal for students looking to work in the US. The pathway is set to become much narrower or worse may even disappear! Three H-1B related changes are stacking on top of each other: the multiple $100,000 fee proposals, the wage-weighted lottery favoring more senior workers, new layoff and compliance scrutiny, and now the OPT/STEM-OPT $70,000 fee proposal for students looking to work in the US. The pathway is set to become much narrower or worse may even disappear! Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/death-by-restriction-as-trump-sours-h-1b-visa-dream-which-indian-it-professionals-face-the-biggest-hit/articleshow/134788265.cms Date: 2026-10-08T13:41:05.000Z

News Update : From 'vote chori' to 'chita andolan': Street protests return with a new playbook - PRIYANKA MUKHERJEE

From 'vote chori' protests and women’s safety marches to 'Chita Andolan', the streets are getting politically crowded again. But the old politics of protest now comes with a new playbook. Younger voices, looser networks, social media, viral slogans and issue-based mobilisation are changing how protests begin, spread and draw attention. From 'vote chori' protests and women’s safety marches to 'Chita Andolan', the streets are getting politically crowded again. But the old politics of protest now comes with a new playbook. Younger voices, looser networks, social media, viral slogans and issue-based mobilisation are changing how protests begin, spread and draw attention. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-vote-chori-to-chita-andolan-street-protests-return-with-a-new-playbook/articleshow/134767198.cms Date: 2026-10-07T14:22:19.000Z

News Update : 'Dhappa': Cops tried to stop INDIA bloc march to EC; Rahul pulled a surprise - PRIYANKA MUKHERJEE

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gave the INDIA bloc protest against the Election Commission an unexpected second act after police tried to stop INDIA bloc march against Gyanesh Kumar and began detaining opposition MPs. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gave the INDIA bloc protest against the Election Commission an unexpected second act after police tried to stop INDIA bloc march against Gyanesh Kumar and began detaining opposition MPs. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dhappa-cops-tried-to-stop-india-bloc-march-to-ec-rahul-gandhi-pulled-a-surprise/articleshow/134739574.cms Date: 2026-10-06T12:12:06.000Z

News Update : British Airways London-Chicago flight declares emergency, descends to 9,000ft - RAJEEV SINGH

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/british-airways-flight-ba295-declares-emergency-descends-to-9000ft-chicago-bound-flight-diverted-to-london/articleshow/134707242.cms Date: 2026-10-05T13:44:31.000Z

News Update : 'Russia stood by us, haven't forgotten': India's clear message to Europe - KANCHAN YADAV

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/russia-stood-by-us-when-our-territorial-integrity-was-under-threat-much-of-the-world-backed-pakistan-jaishankar-in-munich/articleshow/134675516.cms Date: 2026-10-04T13:26:51.000Z