H-1B visa hirings: Local hires, temporary halts & more—How companies are taking alternative routes to avoid $100k fee

Several major US employers have paused or limited the sponsorship for H-1B visas after the Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee for new applications. The fee, aimed at new applicants, does not affect current visa holders or renewals.The administration said that the reform is intended to attract highly skilled foreign workers while preventing misuse of…

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Cricketer Tilak Varma shares life-threatening muscle breakdown: What is Rhabdomyolysis

Photo credits: Instagram/@tilakvarma9 & Canva (For representation) Young Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, who played match-winning innings in Asia Cup final, recently shared about a life-threatening condition he suffered in 2022. The left-handed batman shared his battle with Rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition that occurs when muscles break down rapidly. What is Rhabdomyolysis Under normal conditions, muscle…

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Alexander Zverev goes past Lorenzo Musetti, sets up Vienna Open final against Jannik Sinner | Tennis News

Alexander Zverev of Germany (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) German tennis star Alexander Zverev secured his spot in the Vienna Open final by defeating Lorenzo Mussetti 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinals on Saturday, advancing to face Jannik Sinner.The top-10 matchup saw Zverev improve his head-to-head record against Musetti to 2-3. He now seeks his second…

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31 Customs duty notifications merged to ease compliance

The new consolidated notification effectively merges all relevant exemptions and procedural details into a single framework, eliminating redundancy while preserving the substance of existing benefits. NEW DELHI: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Saturday rolled out another trade facilitation measure merging 31 Customs duty notifications into a consolidated one. It said the new…

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6 longevity lessons to learn from June Lockhart |

Beloved actress June Lockhart, known for her roles in ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ passed away at 100. Her family shared that a healthy lifestyle, including nutritious food, regular exercise, and strong social connections, contributed to her remarkable longevity. Lockhart’s approach to life offers valuable lessons for a long and happy existence. June Lockhart, who…

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Hunting e-waste: India pushes for recycling of critical minerals; dismantlers, crushers, and shredders to join chain

India is gearing up to transform its electronic waste into a major source of critical minerals, as the ministry of mines intensifies collaboration with private players to build large-scale recycling capacity across the country. The ministry is working closely with private industry to expand the country’s recycling capacity, aiming to fully process electronic waste and…

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5 fruits that help manage high uric acid

High uric acid, known as hyperuricemia, is a painful condition that affects the joint, kidney (over time). While medication and lifestyle changes are often needed, the diet plays a major role in managing high uric acid levels. The good news, some fruits can naturally flush out excess uric acid, reduce inflammation and support the body’s…

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CONFIRMED: ‘Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup and retire after that’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma smashed his 50th international hundred in Sydney and finished as the top run-scorer of the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After Rohit Sharma’s explosive knock and India’s victory over Australia in the third ODI, the batter’s childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, expressed his delight on Saturday, stating that the…

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