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19 Sep

Donald Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Payment Rule Through September 2027

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WASHINGTON (RAJEEV SHARMA): The Trump administration has kept its $100,000 H-1B payment requirement in place for another year, extending a measure that has significantly altered the way US employers recruit foreign professionals for specialised jobs. A presidential proclamation signed by Donald Trump extends the restrictions introduced in September 2025 until September 21, 2027. Under the renewed rules, covered H-1B workers who are outside the United States generally cannot enter the country unless the employer's petition is accompanied or supplemented by a $100,000 payment. Limited exemptions can be granted when the Department of Homeland Security determines that hiring is in the…

19 Sep

Ravneet Bittu Detained After Protest Outside CM Mann’s PAU Event

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingRavneet Bittu

LUDHIANA (GURPREET SINGH): BJP leader and former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Punjab Police on Saturday after staging a protest outside Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was scheduled to attend Kisan Mela. Bittu arrived near Gate No. 8 of the university shortly before Mann’s arrival and held up a liquor bottle while addressing the media. He described the gesture as “returning the bottle” to the Chief Minister and made political remarks targeting Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Bittu also carried eggs and tomatoes, saying these were among the items…

19 Sep

FIVE INDIAN DEBUTANTS READY TO MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE 2026 ASIAN GAMES

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingAsian Games

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India will arrive at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with an established group of stars chasing medals and milestones, but alongside them will be a crop of young athletes facing their first major continental test. With a 499-member Indian contingent, the Games could become an important stepping stone for several debutants looking beyond the immediate medal race and towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Here are five names who have already built credentials worth watching. Ayush Shetty — Badminton At just 21, Ayush Shetty has already shown that he is comfortable taking on elite opposition.…

19 Sep

IIT BOMBAY STUDENT DIES BY SUICIDE AFTER EXAM PHONE INCIDENT; CAMPUS PROTEST FOLLOWS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIIT Bombay

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): A second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay died by suicide on Friday, hours after he was found using a mobile phone during an examination, triggering protests on the Powai campus. The student was identified as Sahil Ravindra Wakode, who hailed from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district and was pursuing BTech in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. According to IIT Bombay, Wakode had uploaded the examination question paper to ChatGPT during the test in an attempt to obtain answers. The institute said the matter was subsequently discussed with him by the instructor and the department…

19 Sep

Prudential Health India Launches 'Sense Banta Hai', its First Brand Campaign

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Prudential Health India (Prudential HCL Health Insurance Limited) has launched “‘Sense Banta Hai’”, its first brand campaign. The digital-first campaign uses humour and relatable storytelling to question some of the complexities people have come to accept in health insurance and presents simpler, more thoughtful alternatives. Prudential Health India launches its first brand campaign, “Sense Banta Hai” Health insurance often enters the conversation at moments of illness, uncertainty or financial anxiety. Yet the decisions surrounding it can be difficult to understand and the experience can add to the stress customers are already facing. ‘Sense Banta Hai’ is founded on a…

19 Sep

Beyond Size: What Today's Homebuyer Really Values

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The Indian homebuyer is becoming increasingly discerning, with purchase decisions now extending well beyond the traditional considerations of price and location. According to Mr. Kaustubh Virkar, Director, Virkar Developers, today's buyers are evaluating homes through a broader lens that includes the efficiency of space planning, privacy, natural light and ventilation, quality of construction, meaningful amenities, regulatory transparency, connectivity and the property's potential long-term value. SEVEN, Baner Project Drawing on the company's direct observations and customer interactions across its residential projects in Kalyan and Pune, Virkar Developers notes that the definition of a premium home is evolving. Rather than…

19 Sep

SEMI and India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) to Launch India Semiconductor Academy

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SEMI, the global industry association advancing the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) today announced their intention to collaborate on a plan for the India Semiconductor Academy (ISA), with the objective of establishing it as a national, industry-led platform for semiconductor education, skills and employment. Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Min for Electronics & IT), Mr. Arun Kumar (Chair, IDTA & Celesta Capital Managing Partner) Shari Liss, Vice President, Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI The proposed Academy will strengthen India’s training and workforce-development objectives as India expands investment across…

19 Sep

IDTA Members Invest Approximately INR 2,170 Crores Across 56 Deep-Tech Companies in Alliance's First Year

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Capital was deployed across all five RDI Scheme’s priority sectors Announcement at SEMICON India 2026 marks one year since IDTA's launch Members of the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) invested approximately INR 2,170 crores across 56 deep-tech companies between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, as self-reported by IDTA members. IDTA announced the figure at SEMICON India 2026 today, approximately one year after the Alliance was launched as an industry-led initiative to mobilise long-term private capital, technical expertise and ecosystem support for Indian deep-tech companies. Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Min for Electronics & IT), Mr. Arun Kumar…

19 Sep

Crompton Unveils AI-Powered Ganesh Chaturthi Film Highlighting its Smart and Connected Pumps Blending in the Festive Spirit

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival of devotion, family and community togetherness. From cleaning and decorating the home to welcoming Lord Ganesha into the home to the emotional ritual of ‘visarjan’, water plays an integral role throughout the journey. Building on this deep cultural connection, Crompton Pumps has launched its AI-powered digital film for Ganesh Chaturthi, that places the Crompton IntelliSense SmartPro at the heart of a contemporary festive Story. Crompton – Ganesh Chaturthi Campaign Crompton Pumps work quietly and smartly in every household simplifying everyday life and are also an integral part of special occasions. Through its warm and…

19 Sep

CCTV TRAIL EMERGES IN AMRITSAR ASI HARJIT SINGH KILLING; POLICE TRACK ACTIVA-BORNE SUSPECTS

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Investigators probing the killing of Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh are examining CCTV footage showing two suspected assailants travelling on an Activa scooter shortly before the officer was shot dead during his night duty. Harjit Singh, who was posted with the Gate Hakima police, was attacked near the Bhagtanwala grain market early Friday. Police said the officer had reached the Dana Mandi area for duty around 9.30 pm on Thursday. CCTV analysis showed the movement of two suspects on an Activa at around 12.32 am, while the emergency control room received information about the shooting at…