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US H-1B visa debate intensifies ahead of Trump's inauguration

THREE WEEKS AHEAD of Trump's inauguration on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Over 400 flights delayed at IGI due to bad weather

More than 400 flights were delayed at the airport in the national capital on Friday morning as low visibility conditions due to dense fog disrupted operations, according to an official.

Rohit no more part of selectors red-ball plan beyond Australia tour

AT THE TOSS, with Jasprit Bumrah in the middle, and as the Indian XI lined up for the national anthem at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Rohit Sharma's absence was conspicuous.

Unclaimed insurance amount over ₹20k cr: Irdai

THE LIFE INSURANCE sector has reported unclaimed amounts totalling ₹20,062 crore as of March 2024, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).

More flights to Thailand and Malaysia as visa-free entry spurs Indian traffic

IN THE AUTUMN of 2023, Thailand and Malaysia extended visa-free entry to Indian nationals in the hope of attracting tourists from the country at a time when they were travelling overseas like never before.

Farm protests: Punjab seeks Chouhan's help

THE AAP-LED Punjab government has knocked on the Centre's doors, seeking Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's help to end the impasse over the ongoing farmers' protest at the Punjab-Haryana border.

PM targets Kejriwal: I built homes, not Sheesh Mahal

OPENING THE BJP's campaign in Delhi for the Assembly elections likely next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday targeted Arvind Kejriwal, chief of the ruling AAP, saying he could have built a \"Sheesh Mahal\" for himself but chose to give people, especially the poor, a home of their own.

India Raises Dam Plan With China

Urges China to ensure interests of downstream states

Gold prices flat at ₹79,700

GOLD PRICES TRADED almost flat at ₹79,700 per 10 g in the national capital on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Banks cut down on short-term bonds

EYE LONGER DURATION ON RATE CUT HOPES

Creta EV to run into strong rivals at launch

It's Hyundai's third electric car after Kona EV and Ioniq 5

A new route from Delhi to Chandigarh

DELHI TO Chandigarh is a painful road trip, isn't it, with its unending traffic jams and construction at Kundli, Panipat and Ambala?

Accelerating adoption of zero-emission trucking

LESSONS FROM COP29 AND STRATEGIES FOR INDIA

Claim HRA, home loan relief if working in different cities

I stay on rent and have purchased a flat in my home town. Can I claim both HRA and tax deduction on the interest paid for the home loan?

Why Mark Zuckerberg No Longer Needs Nick Clegg

DURING THE 2010 UK election campaign, Nick Clegg, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, demonstrated the qualities his future boss, Mark Zuckerberg, would later need desperately.

Electric hype, hidden costs

INDIA MUST EMBRACE A BROADER, MORE INCLUSIVE VISION OF CLEAN MOBILITY

Trump and crypto flip-flops

Regulators must hold their ground, resisting the call of deregulation and ensuring crypto's integration into the financial system is guided by prudence, not populism

Preparing for Trump 2.0

India needs a proper strategy to respond to the US President-elect's threats on tariffs

Mercedes, Toyota Building Super-Hybrids

THE MERCEDES GLC 350e offers four zones of climate control and its headlights project icons onto the pavement—such as a pedestrian—to warn of coming hazards.

Biden blocks US Steel takeover bid by Nippon

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN has blocked the $14.1-billion sale of United States Steel to Nippon Steel, killing a high-profile deal that sparked a political firestorm and tensions between the US and Japan.

A $24-billion fund puts its religious stamp on corporate America

JIM LAKE, a devout Christian in Washington state, said his religious beliefs have always made him opposed to practices such as abortion, transgender transitions, or embryonic stem cell research. But until this past year, it didn't cross the retiree's mind that he could put his money to work with his faith.

Boeing Still Needs Culture Change: FAA

A year after a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during flight, the nation's top aviation regulator says the company needs \"a fundamental cultural shift\" to put safety and quality above profits.

US car sales get boost

SOUTH KOREA'S HYUNDAI Motor Co and affiliate Kia Corp aim to grow their combined global sales by 2% to 7.39 million vehicles in 2025, after reporting a dip in 2024 sales and missing their targets.

China's central bank likely to cut rates this year

POLITBURO LAST MONTH EASED THE NATION'S MONETARY POLICY STANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 14 YEARS

Forex reserves drop to eight-month low

INDIA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week and stood at an eight-month low of $640.28 billion, as of December 27, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.

Weakening Rupee Will Benefit Export-Oriented Firms: Mobius

WHILE A WEAKENING rupee is a dampener for foreign investment inflows into India, export-oriented companies could benefit from the fall in the local currency, as they become more competitive against China, Mark Mobius, chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, said on Friday.

Kotak Bank's Nagnur Steps Down as COO, CTO

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK'S chief operating officer (COO) and chief technology officer (CTO) Milind Nagnur has stepped down due to personal reasons, the bank said in an exchange filing on Friday.

Banks Post Strong Growth in Advances, Deposits in Q3

STARTING THE NEW year on a positive note, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Yes Bank, and IDFC First Bank reported strong growth in advances and deposits in Q3.

JM Fin gets Sebi warning over lapses; stock falls

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued JM Financial an administrative warning over regulatory non-compliance during the initial public offering (IPO) of its client, Western Carrier (India).

Bajaj Housing Finance stock may drop 21%: Kotak report

Initiates coverage with 'sell' rating; target price at ₹100