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Pak’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed a security pact with Saudi Arabia, pledging mutual defense if attacked, including by India. The agreement, similar to NATO’s Article 5, allows Saudi access to Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. This landmark deal could significantly shift regional security dynamics and heighten tensions in South Asia.
The Ministry of External Affairs said all stakeholders, including Indian industry, are carefully studying the implications of the hike in H-1B visa application fees. The move’s full impact is being evaluated to understand its effects on Indian professionals and the broader India-US relationship amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly next week. The announcement comes as Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults, with 40 missiles and around 580 drones fired overnight. At least three people were killed and dozens injured, intensifying tensions across Ukraine.
LoP Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “vote theft” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections while speaking in Wayanad. He claimed he would soon reveal a “hydrogen bomb” of evidence exposing the alleged fraud. Rahul said this proof would leave no Indian in doubt about the election’s true reality.
Amazon has issued a strong advisory to employees on H-1B and H-4 visas, urging them to stay in the US or return before September 21. This comes ahead of Trump’s $100,000 visa fee rule. Following Microsoft and JPMorgan, Amazon joins major firms responding to rising immigration concerns, travel risks, and legal uncertainties.
US President Donald Trump’s proclamation mandates a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions in specialty occupations. Immigration attorneys urge H-1B holders to avoid international travel, warning they may face re-entry issues or get stranded. Companies are advising employees to return to the US promptly amid growing uncertainty.
Prime Minister Modi made key remarks on Trump’s fresh decision on H-1B visas and said that dependence on other countries is the biggest enemy of all. “We all need to defeat this enemy together. Together, we should make India the strongest economy in the world. Let us walk together with others… but let us live […]
New Delhi is consulting the Indian Embassy in Washington and NASSCOM after the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Officials warn of “immediate fallout” as companies adjust. The new costs are expected to hit US tech firms hardest, which rely heavily on Indian professionals for specialised roles, sources close to the matter said.
Rajnath Singh will visit Morocco on September 22-23, the first by an Indian Defence Minister to the country. The trip will see key defence pacts and MOUs signed, along with the inauguration of Tata Advanced Systems’ manufacturing unit in Beritin, Africa’s first Indian defence plant, boosting global defence partnerships and “make for world” vision.
The AP Tourism Department is set to promote the Suryalanka Beach Festival, scheduled for Sept 26-28 at Suryalanka Beach in Bapatla district. Flash mobs will be organized in cities including Suryalanka, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, and Hyderabad. Students participating in these events will be honored by CM CBN on World Tourism Day, Sept 27.
Security forces in J&k’s Poonch sector recovered 20 Chinese hand grenades during an intelligence-led operation, thwarting a major terror plot. The cache, recently dumped, also contained other ammunition meant for transport to the hinterland for attacks. Officials said timely intelligence inputs and swift action by joint forces successfully foiled the conspiracy.
Amitabh Kant warned Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee will stifle US innovation while benefiting India. The hike drastically increases costs for American firms hiring skilled workers. Kant said America risks losing talent, labs, patents, and startups, while India’s engineers, doctors, and innovators gain opportunities to drive national growth.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Washington DC to resume India-US trade talks and finalize a Bilateral Trade Agreement, stalled since August 2025. Following US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch’s recent India visit, discussions aim to address tariffs, strengthen ties, and secure an early agreement endorsed by Trump and Modi.
An army soldier was injured during an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur’s Seoj Dhar area on Friday. The soldier was taken to the Command Hospital. The overnight operation continues, with four terrorists reportedly trapped by army personnel as the security forces intensify their efforts.
US lawmakers and leaders criticized President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it “reckless” and harmful to the IT sector. Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned it blocks high-skilled workers who create jobs and innovation. Ajay Bhutoria said the steep increase threatens startups and the US tech industry’s global competitiveness.