News Tidbits

[Jonas]

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/return-to-us-by-tomorrow-microsoft-issues-advisory-for-employees-after-trumps-h-1b-order/3983602/

 

[Sushubh]

there have been clarifications already.

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says | Reuters

 

[mhsabir]

First announcement and then clarification upon clarification - seems very familiar.

 

[Navjot Singh]

Source

 

[Jonas]

So, if someone already holds an H1B visa for one year, will they be required to pay the new fee?

 

[Sushubh]

Cutting down on imports is biggest form of nationalism: Nitin Gadkari - BusinessToday

 

[Sushubh]

Taliban cut internet for whole country as Afghanistan ‘dragged into abyss’

Ban blocks mobile and broadband internet services, disrupts satellite television, and affects flight operations

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Sushubh]

Taliban ‘Foreign Minister’ Muttaqi to visit India next week

Taliban 'Foreign Minister' to visit India for developmental assistance amid ongoing diplomatic challenges and regional engagements.

www.thehindu.com

 

[Sushubh]

Cargo firm exits India citing bribery, Chennai Customs officials deny allegations

Tamil Badu-based logistics firm said it will cease operations in India from October 1, alleging harassment and bribery demands by Chennai Customs. Customs denied the charges, citing misclassification and non-compliance.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[mhsabir]

Well India Today seems to have used an offensive word in Tamil instead of the word Nadu. Hope its a genuine mistake...