software engineers
Tech Couple Forced to Attend Their Own Wedding Reception Virtually Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 08:25 pm CST
A newlywed tech couple from Bengaluru had to attend their own wedding reception virtually when widespread IndiGo flight cancellations left them stranded in Bhubaneswar. The couple's unique solution highlights the broader impact of IndiGo's operational crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights across India due to pilot shortage and FDTL regulation implementation issues.
H-1B Approvals for Indian IT Companies Hit 10-Year Low: Shifting Trends in Tech Recruitment
Dec 01, 2025 05:31 pm CST
H-1B visa approvals for major Indian IT firms have dropped to a decade-low of 4,573, marking a 70% decline since 2015. Meanwhile, US tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft now dominate new H-1B approvals as companies shift focus from recruiting abroad to retaining existing talent. TCS remains the only Indian company among the top five H-1B employers, with continuing-employment applications now far outpacing new visa requests across the industry.
Trump To Impose $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown
Sep 20, 2025 04:34 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.