Research firm Crisil Intelligence projects Indian IT services companies will absorb minimal impact from America's new $1 million H1B visa fee. Operating margins face reduction of just 10 to 20 basis points during the next fiscal year. Companies plan to transfer 30 to 70 percent of additional expenses directly to customers. The directive takes effect September 21, 2025, but excludes current visa holders and renewal applications.
Major Indian technology firms have steadily reduced their dependence on H1B workers through offshore expansion and local hiring strategies. Employment data shows TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies decreased their H1B workforce from 34,507 to 17,997 between 2017 and 2025. These top-tier companies generate...
India's Junior Women's hockey squad travels to Australia for competitive preparation ahead of next year's FIH Junior Women's World Cup. Coach Tushar Khandker leads the team through five scheduled matches at Canberra's National Hockey Centre from September 26 through October 2. The tour serves as assessment opportunity to pinpoint weaknesses before December's World Cup tournament in Santiago, Chile. Recent European competition saw victories over Belgium and Australia plus a narrow shootout defeat against Netherlands.
Captain Jyoti Singh guides the squad after intensive training sessions completed in Bangalore. Three opening fixtures pit India against Australia's junior team on September 26, 27, and 29. The final two matches feature...
The cast of "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" arrived in Ahmedabad for film promotion during Navratri festivities. Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Maniesh Paul participated in the city's seasonal celebrations. Director Shashank Khaitan's project launches October 2 as a family entertainment feature. The actors wore traditional attire matching the festival atmosphere.
Dhawan posted social media images featuring his co-stars during their promotional activities. The performers engaged with local fans while joining Dandiya celebrations throughout the city. Kapoor appeared in red lehenga while Malhotra chose contemporary brown styling. The film combines Dhawan's sanskari character with Kapoor's spirited role as...
The Indian cricket board selected fifteen players for upcoming Test matches against West Indies beginning October 2. Shubman Gill commands the team while Ravindra Jadeja serves as deputy leader. Devdutt Padikkal earns recall despite recent poor form during Australia series. The squad features Dhruv Jurel as primary wicketkeeper.
Rishabh Pant remains absent due to foot injury sustained against England. Karun Nair loses his position following underwhelming English tour performances. Shreyas Iyer requested six months away from Test cricket format. The selection committee granted his temporary departure from red-ball duties.
Play commences in Ahmedabad before moving to Delhi on October 10. This marks India's first Test series since...
Bollywood actor Salman Khan recently appeared on the streaming series Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle alongside Aamir Khan. The superstar denied adoption rumors but confirmed his intention to become a father eventually. Khan described having extensive family support ready to assist with future childcare responsibilities. His extended family network involves his sister Alvira's children Alizeh, Ayaan, and Aayat who could help raise his potential offspring.
During the interview, Khan addressed his past romantic relationships and emphasized mutual growth between partners. He explained that relationship problems arise when one person develops faster than the other. The actor also discussed his battle with trigeminal neuralgia, a painful...
Congress member Shashi Tharoor praised the government's approval of a Rs 15,034 crore initiative to create over 10,000 additional medical seats. The Union Cabinet sanctioned 5,023 new MBBS positions and 5,000 postgraduate slots under Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme. This expansion targets existing state and central government medical institutions alongside standalone postgraduate institutes. The initiative aims to strengthen India's healthcare workforce development significantly.
Tharoor emphasized how seat shortages previously compelled middle-class students to pursue medical education overseas in institutions with questionable standards. The Thiruvananthapuram representative highlighted this expansion as vital for...
Akshay Kumar promoted his wife Twinkle Khanna's new talk show through social media posts. He shared clips from Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, featuring conversations with Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Kajol responded to Kumar's promotional efforts with a teasing comment about flattery. The actress reshared his Instagram story after he praised the program's entertaining content.
Twinkle Khanna posted vintage photographs with both Khan actors before their appearance. She joked about surviving the entertainment industry without modern digital tools like filters and social media managers. Aamir Khan discussed his friendship with Salman Khan during the show. The actor revealed how their bond strengthened during his divorce...
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan begins production on her sixty-eighth film project titled Daayra. The crime thriller pairs her with director Meghna Gulzar and Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. Khan shared Instagram footage from the initial script reading session and promotional photographs. The production represents another milestone in her quarter-century Bollywood career.
Daayra explores contemporary social issues through a narrative examining justice and criminal behavior. Gulzar directs the project following her previous success with Sam Bahadur. Khan expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the filmmaker whose earlier works Talvar and Raazi earned critical acclaim. The actress described the screenplay as bold and challenging...
Thursday's trading session witnessed MCX gold futures declining by Rs 122 to Rs 1,13,525 per 10 grams for December expiry. Silver prices initially dropped by Rs 1,000 per kilogram before recovering to Rs 1,34,415. International spot gold held steady near $3,734 per ounce while US futures traded around $3,765. The dollar index weakened by 0.1 percent during morning sessions.
Central bank purchasing and exchange-traded fund inflows continue supporting precious metal markets. Federal Reserve leadership comments regarding inflation and interest rate policies may limit price advances. Geopolitical developments between NATO and Russia enhance safe-haven appeal for bullion investments. Market participants monitor upcoming US economic...
