State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, on Saturday said it has signed a Line of Credit agreement worth EUR 100 million with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at its GIFT City branch in Gandhinagar to boost green financing.According to SBI, the funds raised under this partnership will support both climate mitigation projects…
A baggy green worn by Sir Donald Bradman. (Pic credit: National Museum of Australia) A piece of Australian sporting history has found a permanent home, after a cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946-47 Ashes series was bought by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra for AU$438,500 (approx. US$286,700).The federal government…
Market experts indicate that supportive measures will provide stability to domestic markets despite international trade challenges. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in green on Thursday after a sharp decline in the last two trading sessions. While Nifty50 was above 24,500, BSE Sensex was up over 100…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the H-1B visa program as a “scam” that displaces American workers, setting the stage for reforms that could have sweeping consequences for Indian professionals, who make up the overwhelming majority of H-1B holders. “The current H-1B visa system is a scam that lets foreign workers fill American job…
A proposed bill in the US, called the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, could make driving under the influence (DUI) a deportable offence for Green Card and visa holders, even for past convictions. The bill, which has the “full support” of the White House, was passed by the House of Representatives (US Congress) in…
Every H1B visa holder dreams of securing permanent residency in the US. For many, the green card represents stability, opportunity, and the culmination of years of professional effort. However, recent policy shifts from the Trump administration have added new layers of scrutiny for applicants seeking US citizenship. At the heart of this change is a…
In an exclusive roundtable discussion with Indian media experts and journalists, Philip Green, the Australian High Commissioner to India, shared insights into the multifaceted relationship between Australia and India. The conversation spanned trade, security, education, sports, immigration, and global conflicts, offering a comprehensive view of Australia’s engagement with one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Trade Relations…
While most US employment-based (EB) Green Card categories for Indian applicants remain frozen and are at risk of closing by the end of September, there is welcome news on the family immigration front. The F2A category, which allows lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to sponsor their spouses and unmarried children under 21, is still…
Analysts anticipate the market to remain range-bound, with domestic-facing themes expected to prevail. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was near 80,600. At 9:33 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,619.65, up marginally. BSE Sensex was…
Market observers anticipate a period of consolidation, backed by domestic investment flows. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,550, BSE Sensex was up over 250 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,587.55, up 100 points or…