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Sharad Pawar Claims Cash Transfers Influenced Bihar Election Results While BJP Defends Welfare Initiatives
Nov 15, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar alleges that BJP-led NDA's Bihar election victory was influenced by pre-election Rs 10,000 cash transfers to women voters, raising concerns about electoral integrity. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses these claims, defending government welfare schemes as legitimate policy initiatives appreciated by voters.
'Trying To Put Toothpaste Back In Tube': Ex-Diplomat On H-1B Visa Fee Hike Clarification
Sep 21, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US administration's sudden decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, saying the move was rushed and continues to hamper the free flow of Indian professionals despite partial modifications.
"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
Sep 20, 2025 11:55 am CST
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.
"It's Just Not Economic Anymore": US On Imposing $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 20, 2025 11:37 am CST
The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers.
China's Deepseek Says Its Hit AI Model Cost Just $294,000 To Train
Sep 19, 2025 02:46 am CST
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek said it spent $294,000 on training its R1 model, much lower than figures reported for US rivals, in a paper that is likely to reignite debate over Beijing's place in the race to develop artificial intelligence.
Gold Worth $700,000 Stolen In Paris' Natural History Museum
Sep 17, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Thieves have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum.
Hyundai Motor India, Union Sign 3-Year Wage Pact With Rs 31,000 Salary Hike
Sep 17, 2025 10:45 pm CST
Hyundai Motor India Limited and the United Union of Hyundai Employees have signed a long-term wage settlement agreement covering the period from 2024 to 2027.
MK Stalin Launches Rs 2,000 Monthly Aid Scheme For Orphaned Children
Sep 16, 2025 08:53 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 'Anbu Karangal' (Hands of Love) schemea welfare program to provide monthly aid to children who lost both parents or one, with the surviving parent unable to care for them.