NEW YORK: The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require… Continue reading H-1B initial registration period to commence on March 7: USCIS
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Stock markets trade lower in volatile trade ahead of RBI policy decision
MUMBAI: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in a volatile trade on Friday morning ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy decision. After beginning the trade on a positive note, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex failed to carry forward the momentum and declined 87.32 points to 77,970.84 during the early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped… Continue reading Stock markets trade lower in volatile trade ahead of RBI policy decision
Amul to invest Rs 600cr in Kolkata to set up dairy facility with world’s largest curd plant
NEW DELHI: GCMMF, which sells dairy products under the ‘Amul’ brand, will invest Rs 600 crore to set up an integrated plant in Kolkata, West Bengal, which will also host the world’s largest curd (dahi) manufacturing facility, its MD Jayen Mehta said. Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) committed to making this investment during… Continue reading Amul to invest Rs 600cr in Kolkata to set up dairy facility with world’s largest curd plant
Sukhoi displays, global defence summit await Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, Feb 7: Aero India 2025, Asia’s largest aerospace and aviation exhibition, is set to take flight at Yelahanka Air Force Station from February 10-14. The event will commence with a grand inaugural ceremony, setting the stage for a spectacular display of aerospace advancements. A key highlight will be the Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February… Continue reading Sukhoi displays, global defence summit await Aero India 2025
Mahakumbh: More than 397.4 million devotees take holy dip till Feb 6
New Delhi [India], February 7: More than 397.4 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the sacred confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. This data pertains to February 6, 2025, as per the Uttar Pradesh Government Information Department. Meanwhile, serene visuals emerged from the Triveni Sangam… Continue reading Mahakumbh: More than 397.4 million devotees take holy dip till Feb 6
Pilgrim surge at Maha Kumbh: Physical classes suspended in Prayagraj secondary schools till Feb 12
PRAYAGRAJ: In view of the massive influx of devotees ahead of Maghi Purnima, all secondary schools of all boards in Prayagraj will suspend physical classes from February 7 to February 12 and shift to online learning, officials said. According to an order issued by the District Magistrate of Prayagraj to the District Inspector of Schools,… Continue reading Pilgrim surge at Maha Kumbh: Physical classes suspended in Prayagraj secondary schools till Feb 12
Satyajit Ray is one of the few filmmakers I looked up to: German director Wim Wenders
MUMBAI: German filmmaker Wim Wenders, known for classics such as “Paris, Texas”, “Wings of Desire” and “Perfect Days”, shared his deep admiration for India and filmmaker Satyajit Ray at a masterclasss here, where he described the country as a “beautiful myth”. Wenders, who is in on his maiden trip to the country as part of… Continue reading Satyajit Ray is one of the few filmmakers I looked up to: German director Wim Wenders
RBI projects GDP growth at 6.7% for FY26; Inflation in FY25 to remain at 4.8%
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 7: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday has projected real GDP growth for FY25 at 6.4 per cent, expecting economic activity to pick up in the second half, driven by improvements in agriculture and manufacturing. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announcing the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting stated that… Continue reading RBI projects GDP growth at 6.7% for FY26; Inflation in FY25 to remain at 4.8%
Greece: Instagram island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes
Athens: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday called for calm amid hundreds of earthquakes causing distress to residents of Santorini Island and its Aegean Sea neighbours, media reports said. Thousands of locals are fleeing the picturesque island due to experts stating that the rolling tremors are not linked to volcanic activity, the reports said.… Continue reading Greece: Instagram island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes
Plane carrying Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to US arrives in Amritsar
Amritsar (Punjab) [India]: The US Air Force plane carrying Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to the US arrived in Punjab’s Amritsar on Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, a US Embassy spokesperson said that while specific details cannot be shared, the United States is vigorously enforcing its border and immigration laws. The spokesperson emphasised that the… Continue reading Plane carrying Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to US arrives in Amritsar