Prøve GULL - Gratis
H1-B Dilemma
The Statesman
|January 01, 2025
The H1-B visa debate has reignited, bringing to light the conflicting views on skilled immigration to the US among prominent figures and political factions.
-
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and President-elect Donald Trump are at the centre of this heated discourse, each shaping the conversation in distinct ways.
Mr Musk, a vocal advocate for H1-B visas, recently escalated the controversy by threatening to "go to war on this issue the likes of which you can't comprehend." His fiery defence of the programme stemmed from personal and professional stakes ~ he himself immigrated to the US and attributes much of his success, as well as the growth of his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, to the contributions of H1-B visa holders.
Mr Musk has argued that the programme is indispensable for attracting top-tier talent, especially in fields like artificial intelligence and engineering. However, he has since tempered his tone, acknowledging criticisms of the system's misuse and proposing reforms to address them.
Denne historien er fra January 01, 2025-utgaven av The Statesman.
Abonner på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av kuraterte premiumhistorier og over 9000 magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
FLERE HISTORIER FRA The Statesman
The Statesman
India survive Bethell storm, through to T20 World Cup final
Mumbai: Defending champions India moved into the final of the Men's T20 World Cup as their players held their nerves to defeat England by seven runs in a close semi-final match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
1 min
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
Ranji Trophy: Jay Shah meets victorious Jammu & Kashmir team
ICC chairman Jay Shah met members of the victorious Jammu & Kashmir team following their historictriumph in the Ranji Trophy, where they defeated eight-time champions Karnataka at the Hubli Cricket Ground on 28 February to clinch their maiden title.
1 min
March 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
CCI clears Generali JV stake hike, Balaji Wafers & Bagmane REIT deals
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a series of corporate combinations involving the banking, consumer goods and real estate sectors, including stake acquisitions in insurance joint ventures, packaged food company Balaji Wafers, and commercial real estate assets.
1 mins
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
ECI flags slow pace of poll preparedness in South 24-Parganas, Cooch Behar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has conveyed concern to the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer over the pace of election preparations in two districts bordering Bangladesh - South 24 Parganas and Cooch Beharahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls in the state.
1 min
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
Aon to invest $1 billion to enhance digital capabilities, set new benchmarks in service delivery
As global risks grow more complex and capital becomes increasingly fluid, Aon ple is sharpening its edge with a bold $1 billion investment plan spread across 2024-26, signalling a decisive pivot toward technology-led client service and next-generation analytics, said Sudhir Singh, National Head, AGCN & India Commercial Client, India, Aon.
2 mins
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
Migrant worker from Birbhum dies in Kerala, family suspects foul play
A 47-year-old migrant labourer from Birbhum district, Piru Mal, has died under mysterious circumstances in Kerala.
1 min
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
Opening the floodgates
Forest Corporations in many states used to bulldoze and rip the area, and plant short rotation tree species like Populus, Casurina, Eucalyptus and Acacia-auriculiformis. The purpose was to supply the raw materials to industries. Such projects were also economically viable, but it was at a huge environmental cost. We ended up converting a biodiverse forest to the monoculture of exotic species. Natural forests have higher carbon sequestration potential than the plantation forests
4 mins
March 06, 2026
The Statesman
RS polls: All six candidates from TN file nomination papers on last day, set to be elected unopposed
All the six candidates ~ four from the ruling DMK-led Front and two belonging to the Opposition AIADM-led NDA, filed their nomination papers onthe last day today to fill up six seats that would fall vacant next month in the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha fromthe Tamil Nadu Assembly.
1 min
March 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Allen shifts focus to T20 WC final after record-breaking semi-final blitz
Centurion Finn
2 mins
March 06, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Water conservation people's way: Korea’s 5 Per Cent Model’turnsscarcityintosecurity
At atime when water scarcity is emerging as one of the most pressing climate challenges, Korea district in Chhattisgarh has demonstrated how powerful solutions can begin not with large dams or heavy machinery but with community participation, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Thursday.
1 mins
March 06, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size