‘One district in India got 220,000 H-1B visas’: US economist explains ‘fraud’, says only 12% comes from China

[ad_1] Former US Rep and economist Dr Dave Brat trained the guns at India over the H-1B visa program and said that while the national cap for H-1B is 85,000, one Indian district got 220,000 H-1B visas which is 2.5 times the limit. “When you hear H-1B, think of your family, because these fraudulent visas […]

Pulwama attack: NIA court orders forfeiture of house Jaish used as hideout | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: The special NIA court in Jammu has ordered forfeiture of a residential house in Pulwama allegedly used as a hideout and planning base by JeM operatives behind the attack on the CRPF convoy on Feb 14, 2019, that killed 40 CRPF personnel.The court declared the property, located in Kakpora in Pulwama, “proceeds of […]

‘Friendly countries highly impressed’: India close to signing deals worth $450 million to supply BrahMos – report | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India is reportedly close to finalising defence agreements worth around $450 million to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the weapon system used to strike Pakistani air bases during the four-day conflict in May — strikes that prompted Islamabad to seek a ceasefire. “The deals are expected to be signed in the near […]

‘Misfit for Army’: SC flays Christian soldier’s indiscipline; refused command to enter temple | India News

[ad_1] Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised a Christian Army soldier for refusing to enter temple and gurdwara for collective religious practices with his regiment. The top court said his conduct amounted to “gross indiscipline.“A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi went on to describe him […]

SC to hear plea to end income tax exemption for political parties | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear a plea to do away with the exemption granted to political parties under Income Tax law and to restrain the parties from receiving donations in cash.The court sought responses from Centre and Election Commission on the plea which challenged the validity of a provision of the […]

For 1st time, Army to honour heroes of 1980s Operation Pawan | India News

[ad_1] IPKF soldiers in Sri Lanka in the ’80s IPKF soldiers in Sri Lanka in the ’80s IPKF soldiers in Sri Lanka in the ’80s NEW DELHI: In a move that will assuage veterans of Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka in the late-1980s, the Army chief will pay homage at National War Memorial […]

Ethiopia volcano ash plumes: DGCA issues advisory; asks airlines to avoid affected region | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Monday issued an advisory directing airlines to avoid altitudes and regions affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption, which occurred on Sunday. According to the advisory, airports have also been asked to inspect runways for ash contamination and suspend operations if necessary. […]

India Gate pollution protest: Delhi court sends 17 more to judicial custody; ‘stir held without permit’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday sent another 17 protesters to three-day judicial custody in connection with the November 23 demonstration at India Gate against rising air pollution levels, police said, as the total number of arrests linked to the protest rose to 22.Earlier today, Delhi Police arrested at least 15 people on […]

Dharmendra passes away: PM Modi calls it ‘end of an era’; offers condolences to Deol family | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, calling it the “end of an era” in Indian cinema.In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that Dharmendra brought charm and depth to every role he played in his films.“The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the […]

NBCC (India) Surges After Securing Rs 45.09 Crore Order From Canara Bank | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, 24 November (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) Ltd jumped over 4 percent in early trade on Monday after the company announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 45.09 crore from Canara Bank. The stock was trading at Rs 117.95 on the BSE, up 4.66 percent from its previous close of Rs […]