‘We just simply cannot continue’: Silicon Valley braces for Trump’s H-1B fee hike; companies consider moving jobs overseas

Silicon Valley braces for Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike The Trump administration’s sharp increase in visa fees for H-1B workers has triggered concern among US technology companies, with many considering moving more jobs overseas — the very outcome the policy aimed to prevent.US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a steep $100,000 levy for new…

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Mutual funds scale Rs 75 lakh crore AUM: Share of passive funds has more than doubled – Here’s all you need to know

India’s mutual fund industry continues its strong growth trajectory, scaling a fresh peak in August 2025, with assets under management (AUM) touching an all-time high of Rs 75.19 lakh crore — up 12.7% from Rs 66.7 lakh crore a year ago, according to a Franklin Templeton report.Equity-oriented schemes continue to dominate, with AUM at Rs…

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‘We don’t want to punish India’: American energy sec says New Delhi doesn’t need to buy Russian oil; gives this solution

US energy secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday urged India to reconsider its imports of Russian oil, saying that the country has plenty of alternative sources. Speaking to ANI, he alleged that buying Russian oil indirectly funds ongoing atrocities in Ukraine, while highlighting the potential for stronger energy and trade cooperation between the US and India.“There…

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GST 2.0: RBI bulletin highlights gains in ease of doing business; domestic growth outlook stays positive

The GST reform will progressively deliver a positive impact on the Indian economy by enhancing ease of doing business, lowering retail prices and strengthening consumption growth drivers, according to an article in the Reserve Bank of India’s September Bulletin.The bulletin said global uncertainty remained elevated in the wake of US tariffs on major trading partners…

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