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Jyoti Bansal, an Indian entrepreneur, is now a billionaire. He built Harness, an AI software delivery company, valued at $5.5 billion. Bansal's journey highlights the H-1B visa route. He previously founded AppDynamics, which Cisco acquired for $3.7 billion. Harness uses AI to automate software deployment. Bansal plans to take Harness public. He advocates for attracting global talent. Indian-born entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal has become a new billionaire after building Harness, an AI-based software ...Read More >
Amid the ongoing US visa chaos, a stranded H-1B holder has shared their ordeal after their December visa interview was abruptly rescheduled to March 2026. In a post shared on the workplace forum Blind, the individual said that they are stuck in India because of the mass visa rescheduling. The anonymous user shared that they received an email informing them that their December appointment had been moved months ahead. The user wrote that March was "literally three months away," leaving them unabl ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has temporarily suspended operations at its principal visa application centre in Dhaka on Wednesday, citing escalating security risks and unrest in the Bangladeshi capital. The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park, which handles the bulk of Indian visa applications in Dhaka, closed at 2 pm. Officials said the move was necessary due to the "current security situation." Applicants with appointments scheduled for Wednesday were informed that their applicat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): In the ToliChowki area of Hyderabad, the family house of Sajid Akram, one of the two attackers involved in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, suddenly became the centre of media attention on Tuesday as various state and Central agencies continued questioning his family members.Telangana Travel Guide Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Officials from the special branch of Telangana Police and other units questioned the mother and brother of Sajid, who ha ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian authorities have confirmed that Sajid Akram, one of the perpetrators of the deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, was an Indian citizen originating from Hyderabad in Telangana. Akram, aged 50, migrated to Australia in 1998 and held an Indian passport at the time of the incident. Telangana Police stated that his radicalisation showed no links to India.The attack on December 14, 2025, targeted a Hanukkah celebration, resulting in 15 deaths and over 40 injuries. Australian ...Read More >
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka closed its operations on Wednesday afternoon after Indian missions in Bangladesh were issued fresh threats by Islamists. The Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary hub for processing Indian visas in Bangladesh's capital, announced that it would close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, citing an "ongoing security situation." A notification issued on the centre's website said, "In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish ...Read More >
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said India could emerge as a global destination for learning, research and ideas in an uncertain world if the momentum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is backed by a strong reform push from state governments. Why is global higher education at a turning point? His remarks come as the global higher education landscape is being reshaped, with traditional academic hubs facing demographic decline, fiscal pressures and tigh ...Read More >
One of the two men suspected of carrying out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach was originally from southern India but had "limited contact" with his family there, police sources have said. Sajid Akram, who died at the scene in Sydney on Sunday, was originally from the city of Hyderabad, a police official from the Indian state of Telangana said. He had travelled to India just six times since moving to Australia in 1998 and his family "expressed no knowledge of his radical mindset or activities," t ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian authorities have confirmed that Sajid Akram, the deceased suspect in the deadly shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, was an Indian national originally from Hyderabad in Telangana state. According to statements from Telangana police, Akram migrated to Australia approximately 27 years ago in 1998 and maintained limited contact with his family thereafter. The confirmation comes amid ongoing international investigations into the December 14, 2025, incident that claimed 15 lives ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Tuesday directed the organisers of the IFFK to screen all films selected for the event, challenging the BJP-led Centre after it allegedly denied clearance for the screening of more than a dozen movies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Kerala Chalachitra Academy said all films would be screened irrespective of whether the Centre had granted clearance. In a Facebook post, Vijayan termed as "unacceptable" the Centre's denial ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Indian authorities have confirmed that Sajid Akram, one of the attackers involved in the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, hailed from Hyderabad, India. Akram, who was 50 years old at the time of his death, moved to Australia in 1998 on a student visa. His last visit to India was in 2022, with Indian officials stating that he had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad after relocating to Australia. Akram's son, Naveed, the second attacker, was born in Australia in 2001 and hol ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Police confirmed on Tuesday that Sajid Akram, one of the shooters involved in the deadly shooting incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach, actually hailed from Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in 1998. Sajid and his son Naveed Akram killed 15 civilians on Sunday as they targeted Jews who were celebrating Hanukkah, a festival of lights. Sajid, an Indian passport holder, died in police crossfire, while Australian citizen Naveed is battling for life in a Sydney hospital, having s ...Read More >
Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys are expected to suffer the most severe financial impact from a new United States policy that imposes a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. The fee, introduced through a presidential proclamation in September this year, applies to new H-1B applications for skilled workers entering the US from abroad, particularly those requiring consular processing. The administration has positioned the measure as a means to curb ...Read More >
New Delhi: Assets worth more than Rs 5 crore of some Punjab-based agents have been attached under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to illegally sending Indians to the US through the "dunki" route, the ED said on Monday. The investigation stems from a clutch of FIRs registered by police in Punjab and Haryana in connection with the deportation of 330 Indian nationals to India on military cargo planes by the United States in February. Also Read| Mapping the Dunki route: How Indians ...Read More >
Also read: Delhi schools to shift to online classes for students up to Class V amid severe pollution The proposed change, announced in a U.S. government notice last week and expected to take effect on February 8, would require travelers from countries in the visa waiver program to submit the social media data. Also read: 'Chunks of something human': What survivors described Bondi Beach bloodbath as "If we get this policy wrong, millions of travelers could take their business and the billions ...Read More >
Goa nightclub fire: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the fire-hit 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa, were detained by Thai police in Phuket. The two brothers had shot to national infamy after fleeing India even as 25 people lay dead in the blaze at their club. The Luthras' arrest marked a significant step in India's efforts to bring them back to face investigation into one of the deadliest nightclub disasters in recent memory. Thai authorities tracked the duo to Hotel Indigo in Pat ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that India will introduce a free E-visa facility for Russian tourists, with applications to be processed within 30 days. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their bilateral talks, PM Modi said that both E-tourist visa and group tourist visa services for Russian citizens will be launched soon at no cost. "I am happy that we will soon launch E-tourist visa and group tourist visa services for Russian ci ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
The Centre has relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for foreign visitors during Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, following repeated appeals from the state government. This decision aims to boost international participation in the 10-day cultural event, recognizing tourism's economic importance and the festival's significance. Guwahati: Following a request from the Nagaland government, the Centre on Saturday relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for foreign visitors during the 'H ...Read More >
India brought back 125 citizens from Thailand. They were freed from scam centers in Myanmar. This is part of a larger effort. Over 1,500 Indians have returned through Thailand since March. The Indian Air Force conducted the special flight. The government is working to rescue citizens trapped in Southeast Asia. Indians are warned about job scams and visa misuse. India on Wednesday repatriated 125 of its nationals from Thailand in a military transport aircraft, after they were released from scam ...Read More >
In a series of coordinated operations, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch officials arrested 19 people, including 14 foreign nationals, and seized 4.904 kg of narcotic substances worth ₹7.7 crore in different raids across the city. A team of officials raided a location within Suddaguntepalya Police Station limits and arrested a Nigerian woman and recovered 760 gm of MDMA crystals worth ₹1.52 crore. The accused, according to the officials, did not have any valid travel docume ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Friday acknowledged that the number of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army has risen to 44 due to recruitment in recent months, and said it has taken up the matter with Russian authorities to end the practice. The Indian side is in touch with Russian authorities to ensure the speedy release of Indian nationals currently serving with the Russian military, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a weekly media briefing. Indian officials had earlie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with other apex court judges, participated in a community 'langar' at the Supreme Court canteen on Tuesday to mark the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant was also present during the occasion, which witnessed judges and staff coming together to observe the spiritual and communal aspects of the festival. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Woman Among 10 arrested for Plotting Husband's Kidnapp ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 28 (Maxim News): After facing immense humiliation post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been trying to win a perception battle against India. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The ISI has been constantly looking for influencers it can buy so that they could put out Pakistan's point of view, while also defaming India on the other hand. There is a dedicated cell run by the ISI, which handles these operations. The job of this cell is to identify influencers and get them to make vide ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 28 (PTI) Tour operators in Manipur have urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to allow pre-arrival Protected Area Permit (PAP) to foreign tourists visiting the state, a Raj Bhavan statement said. They submitted a memorandum in this regard to the governor on Monday, it said. "H Radhakrishna Sharma, State-in-Charge, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Manipur submitted a representation regarding challenges faced by tour operators in obtaining Protected Area Permits (PAP) for forei ...Read More >
Amritsar: Indians are increasingly being perceived as "careless" drivers, causing accidents and contributing to "festival littering", which is giving the community a bad name in the US and Canada and raising concerns about their image.After two fatal truck accidents involving Sikh drivers that left six Americans dead, tensions are rising as US society grapples with how it identifies the Sikhs and the larger Indian community.The tragic incidents sparked new debates about blame and responsibility, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: AX Premium Properties, in collaboration with AX Premium Properties and DAMAC, one of Dubai's leading luxury real estate developers is hosting the Dubai Property Expo 2.0 on October 25 and 26 at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad. The event aims to introduce Indian investors to lucrative real estate opportunities in Dubai, a city known for its tax-free environment, high returns, and investor-friendly policies. With over 40 ongoing projects in Dubai, including two major villa and plot developments ...Read More >
Kolkata: The city got back its flight connectivity to China on Sunday as IndiGo's Kolkata-Guangzhou direct flight took off. Kolkata to China flights were discontinued in the backdrop of Covid and border clashes five years ago. The A32 Neo carried 176 passengers.IndiGo's Delhi-Guangzhou flight is likely to start on Nov 10 and China Eastern Airlines is set to resume its Shanghai-Delhi operations on Nov 9. The decision to resume the flights follows the govt's decision to reopen tourist visa facilit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trump administration's clarification that the high H-1B visa fee does not apply to international students studying in the US on F-1 visa is expected to revive Indian students' interest in pursuing higher education in the US after a slump, experts said. The US has been historically the most favourite international destination for Indian students, but there was a clear dip in sentiments, especially among parents, after the US announced a $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B work visa applic ...Read More >
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