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MEA flags humanitarian consequences of decision
India on Saturday urged the United States to address the disruptive impact and humanitarian consequences of the Trump administration's decision to levy a staggering fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas for temporary foreign workers, roughly three-quarters of which have been awarded to Indian professionals in recent years.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
A rerun of India vs Pakistan with or without the intrigue
Pycroft to be match referee as the two teams meet a week later again, this time in the Super Fours
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Chebet defeats Kipyegon in sprint finish for crown
Kenyan ran a brilliant final stretch to complete the 5,000m-10,000m double at Tokyo World C’ships
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Return or stay put: New fee jolts US firms, staff
Airfares to the US surged and major technology companies issued emergency travel advisories on Saturday as thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders made last-minute change of plans — some deciding to rush back while other abandoned plans to travel back home—even as American officials later clarified that existing foreign workers will not be slapped with the $100,000 fee.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Handshake snub casts shadow over today's India-Pakistan Super 4 clash
ASIA CUP
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
PHALKE AWARD TO BE CONFERRED ON MALAYALAM ACTOR MOHANLAL
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal, 65, will be honoured with the country’s highest cinema honour, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for 2023, the Union information & broadcasting ministry announced on Saturday.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Living in the grey zone: Peter Mandelson’s story
Unless you're an avid reader of British news you won't know who Peter Mandelson is.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Is this the end of H-1B visa programme?
For somebody seeking their first employment under the H-IB visa, the application fee is now more than the median annual wage, which means it is extremely unlikely that the applications will even be made
4 min |
September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Rajnath to unveil India’s Ist defence unit in Africa
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Tata Advanced Systems Maroc's new manufacturing facility for wheeled armoured platforms this week in Morocco — India’s first defence manufacturing plant in Africa, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Contradictions in US govt’s statements add to uncertainty on fees
Indian professionals and immigration lawyers said on Saturday they were baffled by conflicting signals from the Trump administration over its new H-IB visa fee structure, with officials’ statements contradicting the actual executive order text.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Man arrested for breaching security at Vijay's Chennai home
A security breach occurred at actor-politician Vijay's Chennai residence on Friday when a man trespassed onto the property.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
RED, GOLD, CLAY: THE JEWELS OF PUJO
The clink of red-and-white bangles, the shimmer of gold against crisp sarees, the earthy grain of terracotta—jewellery for Durga Puja is not just an accessory, it is a ritual.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Solider killed in J&K encounter, hunt for terrorists continues
Security forces on Saturday intensified search operations to locate terrorists in the Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir after a soldier died of injuries sustained during a gunfight, officials aware of the details said.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Race to the Finnish
{ FAMILIAR FLAVOURS } IN HELSINKI
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Airing his thirty laundry
{ DOWNLOAD CENTRAL } JEFF TWEEDY
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
US launches new measure to combat abuse of H-1B visa
The US Labour Department announced on Friday the launch of “Project Firewall,” an aggressive enforcement initiative targeting employers who abuse the H-1B visa programme, marking an expansion of government oversight that could impact Indian technology companies.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
An artist's quest to conquer the calm in divine forms
It's not just in devotion when the hands are raised to pray, but also in submission to one’s creative calling. In unison with the brushes, canvas and colours that come to an artist's imagination, it gives form and new dimensions to the divine.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Soldier killed in Udhampur, hunt for terrorists resumes
Security forces on Saturday intensified search operations to locate terrorists in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir after a soldier succumbed to injuries sustained during a gunfight, officials aware of the details said.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Police seek more time from court to probe BMW crash
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Saturday sought more time from a city court to investigate the BMW crash that killed a finance ministry official Navjot Singh on Ring Road last week.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
SPORTS STADIUMS BOOKING CHARGES TO BE CHEAPER
In a bid to transform Delhi into a hub for live entertainment and cultural events, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has slashed rental rates for all major stadiums in the Capital by 40-50%.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
LAUREN: NOT STRUGGLING TO GET WORK AFTER MARRIAGE
The actor-choreographer believes that female actors being sidelined after marriage is a thing of the past
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
$100k mistake that hands India the future
THE US has announced a $100,000 fee on every H-IB visa application. President Donald Trump believes this will protect American workers. What it will actually do is slam the door on the doctors, scientists, and engineers who built America’s greatest industries. It is the immigration equivalent of his tariffs—loud, clumsy, and self-defeating. The outcome will be a weaker United States and a stronger India.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Wanted to make parents proud: Abhishek on buying house in Mumbai
Coming from Chandigarh, owning a house in Mumbai always felt like a distant dream. Buying a house was a quick decision, but seeing how proud my parents are, It feels like a good decision.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Political parties have to be safe spaces for women
Political parties are not workplaces, the Supreme Court has determined, and so do not come under the protection
2 min |
September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Look past the pearl earring
In its first show after a five-year renovation, the Frick museum showcases Vermeer's delicate portraits of women exchanging letters. It unveils the beauty and hardship of their shared inner lives and the Dutch master’s own struggle to create art amid wartime chaos
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Dependence on other countries India's main adversary, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's biggest adversary is its dependence on other nations as he raised the pitch for self-reliance, calling for indigenous production of items across sectors, from “chips to ships”.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
Cyberattack on Europe airport systems disrupts flight services
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports on Saturday.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
'Films have removed the common man from its stories'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's recent film The Bengal Files faced opposition due to its controversial nature.
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September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times
$100,000 toll on H-1B American dream
US President Donald Trump on Friday slapped a $100,000 annual application fee on the H-1B visa programme, effectively shutting the door on tens of thousands of skilled Indian employees, especially in the technology sector, and dealing a body blow to generations of people whose American dream was built on the back of the popular route to citizenship.
6 min |
September 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
{ ROAD RAGE INCIDENT } ABDUCTED A MAN Driver of Khedkar’s father held in Maha
DILIP KHEDKAR’S DRIVER HAD ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED THE HELPER OF A TRUCK THAT HIT THEIR SUV ON SEPTEMBER 13
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