US announces increase in H-1B work visa application fee

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made the announcement yesterday. It said, the non-refundable fee will support the new electronic registration system to make the H-1B cap selection process more efficient. Petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, will first have to electronically register with the USCIS during a designated registration period. USCIS Acting Director … Read more

T20: India beat Bangladesh by eight wickets to level series

Bangladesh made 153 for six after India opted to field. The hosts cantered to victory in 15.4 overs.  Team India Captain Rohit Sharma put up a scintillating batting display as India overwhelmed their 154-run victory target with 26 balls to spare. Earlier, the home captain elected to field as the game got underway at the … Read more

Bulbul likely to intensify into Severe Cyclonic storm 

The Odisha government issued a revised advisory asking its districts to brace for possible flood-like situation and waterlogging. Though cyclone “Bulbul” over Bay of Bengal is set to move towards Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts, skirting Odisha, it will unleash heavy to very heavy rain in over ten coastal and northern districts of Odisha for … Read more

PM Modi to visit Brazil to attend BRICS summit

The BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The leaders at the summit will deliberate on boosting overall cooperation among the member nations. Brazil is the current chair of the grouping which represents over 3.6 billion people, or half of the world population and they have a combined nominal GDP of USD 16.6 … Read more