New Form I-129 for H-1B cap registration explained: What changes as USCIS seeks clear details from employers

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new Form I-129 as the H-1B cap lottery this time becomes wage-based instead of random. The USCIS has asked the employers who file this form as they petition for H-1B workers for specific and detailed information about the positions. The new form asks employers to describe the […]

‘Maybe it’s your values’: Shri Thanedar slams Republican leader for saying Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in American society

Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar has criticised Republican lawmaker Andy Ogles after the Tennessee representative wrote on social media that “Muslims don’t belong in American society”.The dispute began when Rep. Andy Ogles posted on X: “Muslims don’t belong in American society. Pluralism is a lie.”Thanedar, a Democratic congressman from Michigan, responded: “The founders put freedom of […]

Activate sleeper cells outside: What encrypted alert US says it has intercepted from Iran

The US has reportedly intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated from Iran and meant for clandestine recipients, ABC News reported. The message asks for the activation of sleeper cells outside the country, according to a federal government alert sent to law enforcement agencies. The alert cited preliminary signals analysis of a transmission likely of […]

Government working to ‘optimise’ gas supply as Gulf war hits LNG flow

NEW DELHI: With nearly 40% of India’s LNG flow hit due to the West Asia conflict, govt is working on an “optimisation plan” for industries, including priority segments such as fertiliser. Those familiar with the discussions said the petroleum ministry could work out the arrangement as early as Tuesday, with a reduction in supply to […]

Stranded West Indies and South Africa to leave on March 10 as ICC arranges chartered flight

The stranded West Indies and South Africa squads will leave India on Tuesday on a shared charter flight to Johannesburg following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. From Johannesburg, the West Indies squad will continue to Antigua. This shared flight was arranged after both teams were stranded in India for several days due to […]

Watch: Accused in New York City bomb plot flashes ISIS salute while in custody

One of the accused in the case involving explosive devices thrown near Gracie Mansion flashed a salute honouring ISIS as he was led in shackles from a police precinct on Monday.Emir Balat, 18, was seen holding up his right index finger and grinning at the press while being led by a police officer and an […]

Ted Carter Resigns: Inappropriate relationship with someone: Ohio State University president Ted Carter’s mysterious resignation

Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned all of a sudden, citing “inappropriate relationship” and the university’s Board of Trustees accepted the resignation in an emergency board meeting on March 7. Carter told trustees in advance of that meeting that he had an inappropriate relationship with “someone seeking public resources to support her personal business.” […]

‘Indian cricket in golden phase’: BCCI after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated India cricket team after their victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.India registered a commanding 96-run victory in the summit clash, lifting the trophy in front of […]

Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek amid Mideast conflict

Pakistan on Monday announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, including temporary school closures, reduced government fuel allowances and a four-day workweek for public offices, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens energy supplies.Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said the measures were being introduced to conserve fuel and manage […]

Elderly US couple married for 70 years die holding hands after fatal car crash: ‘They chose each other every day’

An elderly couple from Maryland who had been married for 70 years died holding hands after a car crash that left both critically injured.90-year-old Kenneth Oland and his wife, 88-year-old Marilyn Oland, were involved in a two-vehicle crash on February 24 near US Route 15 and Hessong Bridge Road in Frederick County, Maryland. Authorities said […]