Trump’s new H-1B visa reality for Indians: Unpredictable costs, tougher odds, greater risks

The H-1B visa route is becoming more selective, compliance-intensive, and less forgiving. Has the Donald Trump administration effectively killed the H-1B visa dream? Frequent policy changes, increasing restrictions and selective picking – the H-1B visa path for Indian professionals is becoming tougher to navigate – with unpredictability serving as the biggest obstruction.H-1B visas have long…

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Pakistan seeks $10 billion facility from US, submits bid to Treasury Department; here’s why

The proposal is intended to reinforce stability in the foreign exchange market. Facing pressure on external payments, Pakistan has approached the US for a $10 billion facility to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. The move comes as part of moves to boost confidence among international investors, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, according to a PTI…

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Overseas remittances in focus: I-T uncovers Rs 1.29 lakh crore trail – money sent to China, UAE & more

Investigators found that a significant share of the funds was routed to a small group of overseas destinations. Income Tax crackdown: The Income Tax Department has uncovered a large overseas remittance network that involves as many as 6,422 new entities. These companies collectively transferred Rs 1.29 lakh crore abroad. The findings have already led to…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Where are gold, silver headed? Check outlook on August 20, 2026

Gold is targeting 162,000 as the next meaningful resistance, with the current setup continuing to favour the bullish bias. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting a near-term bullish bias with consolidation in focus. Silver is presenting a buying opportunity, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group….

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Sebi bans two entities for illegal sensex CAS trades

MUMBAI: Within hours of Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warning market players about strict regulatory actions against any manipulation with the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS), the regulator late Wednesday banned Copthall Mauritius Investments, a foreign fund from the market till further orders and impounded nearly Rs 3 crore.Sebi alleged that Copthall Mauritius had,…

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