State Department says EB-1 may become unavailable for Indians for FY 2026. An EB-1 visa (Employment-Based First Preference) is a top-tier US permanent residency (Green Card) category. It is intended for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, and multinational managers or executives. EB-1 used to be the fastest Green Card route as it…
Crude oil prices extended their rally on Wednesday, with Brent crude holding above the $90-a-barrel mark as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors focused on the risk of further disruptions to global energy supplies.Brent crude was trading at $92.40 a barrel, up 1.53% or $1.39, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner continued his relentless rise on Thursday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open and break a long-standing record previously held by Novak Djokovic.The world No. 1’s latest straight-sets win in Rome marked his 32nd consecutive victory in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, eclipsing…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has banned Zee group’s Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka from the market for one year for fraudulently pledging Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL)’s land parcels in Hyderabad as a security for personal loans. Chandra has also been fined Rs 60 lakh, Goenka Rs 58 lakh and the company Rs 30 lakh for…
Asmongold responded harshly after Nina Lin blamed him and his viewers for a situation that allegedly led to her spending a night in jail over unscanned $4 scissors. During a livestream, Nina suggested an Asmongold viewer reported her to police. Asmongold mocked her claims, called the incident “stupid,” and predicted she would “end up in…
The Kestel family donated their vacant farmhouse to the New Lenox Fire Protection District. (Patch media photos) A farmhouse that had been in one family for four generations ended its long history by helping train firefighters before it was burned down in Illinois.The Kestel family donated their vacant farmhouse on Cedar Road, south of Laraway…
Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said international students on F1 visa currently in the US should not travel abroad now. The Donald Trump administration finalized the 4-year fixed stay rule for international students which means students coming to the US will be allowed to stay only for four years — the duration of most of the…
HBSE releases HTET 2026 schedule, over 2.5 lakh candidates expected for Haryana teaching eligibility exam HTET 2026 exam date: The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, has announced that the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 will be conducted on June 13 and 14, 2026. The examination will be organised on Saturday and Sunday…
The government sees compressed bio-gas as a domestic solution to LNG. In a bid towards energy security, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for bio gas. GOBARdhan or the Galvanizing Organic Bio- Agro Resources Dhan scheme aims to push for the production of compressed bio-gas.The move assumes significance in…
Woman explains why India still feels more expensive to her The tax bill is only one part of the cost of living. What comes after it can matter just as much. That is the point behind a social media post by Jyoti, a business owner who spends time in both India and Sweden.Her experience has…
Kerala’s Ancy Sojan (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Ancy Sojan was around three when Anju Bobby George launched herself into the air at the end of a brisk run-up in Athens and set a seemingly unsurpassable national long-jump record. For much of the two decades that followed, Ancy may not have spent a lot of time…
This week begins with a steady glow. You’ll feel cheerful, motivated, and ready to handle responsibilities without complaining. There’s a good chance you’ll attend a family function or meet people you haven’t seen in a while. Those small conversations can lift your mood more than you expect. It’s a good time to take pride in…
