India has strongly criticised US Vice President JD Vance’s description of foreign technology workers as “indentured servants”, calling the terminology unwarranted and deeply offensive. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended Indian professionals and emphasised their contribution to American businesses, research and innovation. The response followed Washington’s decision to suspend eight technology companie

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation has announced a Green Ganesh idol-making workshop in Hyderabad as part of its eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The workshop will be conducted at The Plaza Hotel from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It will give participants an opportunity to make their own clay idols of Lord Ganesha under the guidance of skilled artisans. The registration fee is ₹500 per person, and TGTDC will provide all the materia

The US Labor Department announced from Washington that Cognizant’s new PERM filings had been suspended. The report was published at 3:24 AM IST on September 9 as officials investigated alleged fraud involving employment-based immigration programmes. US Suspends Cognizant PERM Filings During Investigation The United States has suspended Cognizant’s new permanent labor certification filings amid an investigation into a

Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as U.S. embassies and consulates begin a global training initiative for consular officers. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa-service appointments would be adjusted to accommodate the training. The department did not provide a detailed timeline or specify how long the disruptions could last at individual diploma

Jana Sena leader and Andhra Pradesh MLC Konidela Nagababu has been appointed Chairperson of the Executive Committee of AP GREEN, with the state government granting him Cabinet-rank status in the new position. The Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department issued orders confirming the appointment on Monday. The development gives Nagababu a prominent government responsibility connected to environmental protection, reforestation and expansion of green cover across Andhra P

USCIS officers can now deny incomplete or insufficiently supported immigration benefit requests without first seeking additional evidence. The policy applies immediately to eligible requests pending or filed on or after August 5, 2026. USCIS Tightens Immigration Filing Rules US Citizenship and Immigration Services has strengthened evidence requirements for immigration benefit requests, giving officers wider discretion to deny cases th

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to mobilise investments of up to Rs 9.3 lakh crore for the Visakhapatnam Economic Region through public and private projects. The VER plan will focus on AI data centres, ports, tourism, clean technology, green hydrogen, energy and infrastructure-led regional development. Visakhapatnam Economic Region Eyes Rs 9.3 Lakh Crore Push Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious inves

Naidu Sets Monthly Target for Amaravati Projects Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the faster execution of 95 Amaravati projects worth ₹50,999 crore. Officials and contractors must target 7.92% monthly progress while resolving land, funding, approval, and design issues across the capital region. Naidu Sets 7.92% Monthly Target for Amaravati Projects Amaravati capital construction progress has com

What the Seven-Year Green Card Proposal Means A US senator has renewed efforts to establish a rolling seven-year residency requirement under the immigration Registry system. The proposal could allow qualifying H-1B professionals and other long-term residents to apply for permanent residency. US Senator Revives 7-Year Green Card Pathway for H-1B Holders The H-1B green card after 7 years

India’s First Hydrogen Train Begins Operations Between Jind and Sonipat India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train has begun operating on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. Passengers searching for the Jind Sonipat hydrogen train timing can use the daily services numbered 74010 and 74009. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train at Jind railway station on July 17, 2026. The launch marks Indian Railways’ first

H-1B Visa Rules From August: Indians Face Fresh Hurdles The proposed H-1B visa rules from August could create fresh uncertainty for Indian professionals, students, and employers using key US immigration routes. The Trump administration is preparing changes that may tighten H-1B visa processing, Green Card sponsorship, student visa stay rules, OPT work permits, and H-4 spouse work authorization. The proposed changes are part of the latest US regulatory ag

Nara Lokesh Seeks Korean Telugu Support To Boost Andhra Pradesh Investments VIJAYAWADA/SEOUL, July 7, 2026: Andhra Pradesh Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh has urged the Telugu community in South Korea to support the State’s investment push by promoting Andhra Pradesh as a reliable destination for global industries. Addressing Telugu diaspora members in Seoul during his South Korea visit, Lokesh said overseas Telugus could play an important role as

India-Russia Eye $50 Billion Investment Target By 2030 India and Russia have set a target to scale mutual investments to US$50 billion, around ₹4.41 lakh crore, by 2030, giving a fresh push to long-term economic cooperation between the two countries. The target was discussed during the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Priority Investment Projects held in Moscow. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Interna

Iraq Corruption Crackdown: Cash, Gold Seized From Homes Of MPs And Officials Iraq’s major anti-corruption crackdown has triggered global attention after authorities reportedly recovered large amounts of cash, gold, and other assets during raids linked to politicians and senior government officials. The operation, carried out in Baghdad’s heavily guarded Green Zone, comes as Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi’s government pushes ahead with a wider campaign