The Trump administration is getting ready to make major changes to the U.S. H-1B visa and green card system, which could have a profound effect on Indian professionals. Indian citizens make up the largest group of H-1B workers in America, with over 70 per cent of these visas going to them. The Current H-1B System…
For most Indians, freedom came on 15 August 1947, the day the British colonial flag was lowered and the tricolour rose over a new nation. But for some corners of this vast country, independence did not arrive that day. In Hyderabad, Goa, and Sikkim, freedom or integration to India had its own date on the…
A brutal racist attack on six-year-old Nia Naveen outside her family home in Ireland has highlighted serious concerns about rising hate crimes and inadequate police responses, according to an exclusive interview with her parents. Nia, a child of Indian origin, was attacked by a group of teenagers whilst playing directly in front of her residence….
For thousands of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), investing in real estate back home is not just a financial decision but an emotional one rooted in dreams of retiring in one’s homeland, caring for ageing parents, and providing a sense of belonging. But for many buyers of the Ozone Urbana township project in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru, that…
With China announcing a $3.4 billion loan rollover for Pakistan and an increased engagement between Washington DC and Islamabad, experts believe that Pakistan could emerge as a surprising centre of attention-garnering renewed interest not just from China, its long-standing ally, but also from an increasingly transactional Trump-led United States. To unpack these evolving dynamics, we…
India’s trade deficit with China hit $85.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, underscoring growing economic concerns. Imports from China surged while exports to China fell to just $8 billion. This widening gap highlights India’s deep reliance on Chinese goods across critical sectors like electronics, telecom, solar energy, and electric vehicles. China’s dominance in India’s import…
On today’s episode of Crossfire we tell you how Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia by deploying futuristic robots in the battlefield. Ukraine has launched its first robot-only assault against Russian forces, with no soldiers on the frontlines—just machines. Ground robots and drones coordinated seamlessly in an attack that’s reshaping how wars are…
India is poised to finalize a $700 million deal with Vietnam for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a significant milestone in its defence export strategy. This comes on the heels of a $375 million agreement with the Philippines for the same missile system, highlighting the growing demand for this state-of-the-art weapon in…
The India-Bangladesh relationship is in trouble. Just a year ago, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared that the two countries were enjoying a “golden period” in their relationship. Over the last 10 years, the two countries had helped beat back militant groups, resolved a thorny boundary agreement and signed a number of infrastructure and power…
Just a year ago, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described the India-Bangladesh relationship as being in a “golden period.” Over the past decade, the two nations had strengthened their bond by combating militant groups, resolving a complex border agreement, and signing various infrastructure and power deals. However, this period of harmony has come to an…