Indian officials, led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, are pressing Washington for greater access for skilled IT workers amid Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and trade tensions.
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Top tech leaders are split on Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with some praising it as talent-focused while others warn of stifled innovation.
As the U.S. government announced a steep $100,000 fee hike on H-1B visa petitions, techies across America were frantically refreshing their screens, calculating the impact on their careers and future
Tesla faces a class-action lawsuit alleging citizenship discrimination in hiring H-1B visa holders over U.S. workers, raising fresh legal and political scrutiny on America’s immigration-driven tech economy.
The U.S. has revoked visas of Indian executives tied to fentanyl precursor exports, signaling tougher scrutiny on India’s chemical sector amid global efforts to curb opioid trafficking.
Singh’s case underscores how even decades-old minor offenses can resurface to jeopardize the lives of immigrants who have otherwise built stable, law-abiding futures in the U.S.
President Donald Trump’s birthday call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a cautious thaw in escalating U.S.-India trade tensions, blending economic disputes with broader geopolitical concerns.
By aggressively boosting H-1B sponsorships in 2025, tech and financial giants signal foreign talent remains central to their future despite Trump’s restrictive stance.
President Trump’s new tariffs on India — starting with a 25% duty on Aug. 7 and followed by another 25% on Aug. 27 — are forcing small businesses to make tough choices, from scaling back operations to absorbing rising costs. The escalating U.S.–India tariffs have fueled uncertainty, rattled stock markets, and added fresh strain to the broader economy.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warns India could lose American market access unless it buys U.S. corn, escalating tensions as sensitive trade talks restart.
A U.S. defense delegation and Boeing executives will visit India to revive the delayed $4 billion P-8I aircraft deal, boosting defense ties and trade momentum.
President Trump urges the EU to impose tariffs on India and China, escalating trade tensions to pressure them over ties with Russia amid the Ukraine war.
The viral video of a Texas man’s anti-Indian rant sparked backlash, with Indians in the U.S. pushing back through Yelp reviews, doxxing, and heated online debates.
Trump says U.S. and India are continuing talks on trade barriers, expresses confidence in reaching a “successful conclusion” with Prime Minister Modi.
New U.S. bill to cut reliance on foreign workers may reshape outsourcing, putting pressure on Indian IT giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro.
The evolving tariff tensions in 2025 underscore the delicate balance required to manage trade relations between two of the world’s largest democracies and economies.
What began as a policy disagreement over tariffs has since spiraled into one of Washington’s most colorful grudges, mixing economic debate, personality clash, and ego battles.
The H-1B visa program has become a flashpoint in U.S.-India trade tensions, fueling online backlash, political rhetoric, and debates over jobs, immigration, and economic fairness.
The U.S.-India trade dispute under Trump underscores rising tariff tensions, strategic autonomy, and shifting global alliances, while leaving open the possibility of a future trade deal.
Global education choices, largely fueled by financial pragmatism, digital confidence, and career-first consciousness, according to latest TNE report
The nonpartisan Congressional Study Group on India, supported by the RoundGlass Foundation, aims to deepen legislative engagement and foster long-term cooperation between the two democracies.
Anger is rising in India as U.S. trade and visa policies spark backlash, with ministers warning of retaliatory measures against restrictions on international students.
Hemant Pandey and Vaashu Sharma’s journey from Silicon Valley back to Bengaluru highlights how shifting H-1B rules and India’s booming tech ecosystem reshape immigrant professionals’ choices.
OpenAI plans a 1-gigawatt data center in India, marking a major expansion of its Stargate AI infrastructure and aligning with the country’s $1.2B IndiaAI Mission.
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claims Trump has “thrown away” U.S.–India ties to favor business interests in Pakistan, straining strategic relations amid rising China influence.