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India Responds to Trump's H-1B Visa Changes: Impact on Indian IT Professionals and Cross-Border Talent Mobility
Sep 27, 2025 11:41 am CST
India's Foreign Ministry addresses the proposed changes to the H-1B visa system by the Trump administration, including the $100,000 fee increase and new weighted selection process. The statement emphasizes the importance of skilled talent mobility between both nations while expressing concerns about potential humanitarian impacts on Indian professionals, who make up 71% of H-1B visa holders.
First Amendment Protection: How the US Constitution Limits Government Crackdowns on Controversial Speech
Sep 26, 2025 04:52 pm CST
This article explores how the First Amendment protects controversial speech in America, even as the Trump administration vows to crack down on hate speech. Through landmark Supreme Court cases and recent controversies, it examines the constitutional limits on government censorship, the distinction between protected and unprotected speech, and why the freedom to criticize government remains at the heart of First Amendment protections regardless of political viewpoint.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
Trump Administration Considers Including Autism Symptoms in National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
Sep 26, 2025 01:30 pm CST
The Trump administration is exploring changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program that would allow people with autism to seek compensation. Led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., this potential policy shift could fundamentally transform a program that has paid out $5 billion since 1988 while reigniting the debate about the scientifically rejected connection between vaccines and autism.
S Jaishankar Advocates for Global Workforce Model Amid H-1B Visa Tensions and Trade Challenges
Sep 26, 2025 10:58 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a new model of global workforce distribution as countries face demographic limitations in meeting labor demands. Speaking amid rising H-1B visa fees and trade tensions, Jaishankar emphasized the need for nations to adapt to economic uncertainties by building self-reliance while developing more resilient international trade and workforce systems for a rapidly changing world.
Trump Administration Prepares for Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Deadline Approaches
Sep 26, 2025 02:44 am CST
The Trump administration has escalated the government funding dispute by threatening mass terminations of federal employees if a shutdown occurs after the September 30 deadline. The White House Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to prepare "Reduction in Force" plans, going beyond typical furloughs seen in previous shutdowns. With Democrats rejecting Republican spending proposals and both chambers of Congress in recess until days before the deadline, tensions continue to rise in this high-stakes political standoff.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
FBI Reveals Dallas ICE Office Shooter Conducted Extensive Pre-Attack Research on Immigration Facilities and Agents
Sep 26, 2025 02:22 am CST
The suspected gunman in the Dallas ICE office attack, Joshua Jahn, conducted extensive pre-attack planning including researching apps to track ICE agents and downloading lists of Homeland Security facilities, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. The shooting, which left one detainee dead and two injured, follows the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising concerns about escalating political violence in the United States.
India Rejects Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's "Inaccurate and Misleading" Claims About Russian Oil Imports
Sep 05, 2025 09:45 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially rejected statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's Russian oil imports and foreign policy. The diplomatic tension has escalated following Navarro's controversial characterization of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war" and his claims that India operates a "profiteering scheme" through Russian oil imports, amid growing trade disputes between the two nations.
Former Biden Officials Urge Restoration of US-India Strategic Partnership Amid Rising Tariff Tensions
Sep 05, 2025 11:16 am CST
Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell emphasize the critical importance of the US-India relationship despite current trade tensions under the Trump administration. They warn that deteriorating relations could benefit China strategically and propose a five-pillar approach to strengthen the partnership through technology sharing, security cooperation, and aligned policies in the Indo-Pacific region.