February 1, 2026

H-1B visa fee hike sparks reactions from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman: “Immigration is the foundation of the American Dream…” | World News

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The Donald Trump administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to an unprecedented $100,000 has triggered swift reactions across the technology sector. While many companies expressed concern about the seismic impact on global hiring and talent flows, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman,…

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‘Not easy for Congress’: HD Kumaraswamy rules out leadership change in Karnataka; calls CM Siddaramaiah ‘capable’ | India News

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HD Kumaraswamy; Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Union minister and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday dismissed speculation about a possible change of guard in the southern state, asserting that it would not be “easy” for the ruling Congress to replace incumbent chief minister Siddaramaiah. “There will be no chief minister change in Karnataka as…

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Asia Cup: Where does Shubman Gill’s elevation as T20I vice-captain leave Hardik Pandya in captaincy race? | Cricket News

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File Pic: India’s Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) In contentious social media debates surrounding India’s Asia Cup squad, Hardik Pandya was notably excluded. Known for consistently commanding attention, the absence of commentary on Hardik highlights a significant shift in the current landscape.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Previously…

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‘BCB will consider if … ‘: Bangladesh give Sheikh Hasina-linked cricketer Shakib Al Hasan ultimate selection conditions | Cricket News

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Bangladesh cricket officials have said former captain Shakib Al Hasan could be considered for a return to the national team, reopening the possibility less than a year after his retirement from international cricket.Shakib, who was also a lawmaker from the former ruling party that was removed in a 2024 uprising, had become a focus of…

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Mustafizur Rahman row: ‘Position remains unchanged’ on India travel for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC; reiterates ‘security concerns’ | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday “reaffirmed its position” to not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 during a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC). A video conference between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) was held this afternoon, the BCB said…

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National Herald case: ED moves Delhi HC against order on Sonia, Rahul Gandhi; trial court refused cognisance | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday moved the Delhi High Court against a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.The move follows a Delhi court order passed on Tuesday. The court declined to take cognisance of…

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FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine

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The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…

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Mystery in skies: Fiery streaks dazzle Delhi-NCR residents, spark buzz; watch video | Delhi News

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NEW DELHI: Residents across Delhi and nearby cities in the national capital region (NCR) were left puzzled early on Saturday morning after seeing bright fiery streaks streak across the sky. Witnesses quickly took to social media, sharing videos and photos of what many described as a “once-in-a-lifetime” spectacle. The flash was visible for only a…

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COP 30: Why India must shift perspective on climate action from moral obligation to industrial revolution | India News

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At COP 30 this week, the world’s most powerful leaders are once again bargaining over degrees and decades: how much warming to allow, how long developing countries can keep burning coal, how much money will flow south. India’s delegation is pressing, as always, for climate equity. On paper, they’re right: our per-capita emissions remain a…

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