India has warned its nationals against using Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free entry facility to seek jobs, stressing that the arrangement is limited to tourism and social visits and does not permit any form of employment. The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur issued the advisory after observing a noticeable increase in Indians entering Malaysia under the visa-free scheme while intending to look for work. Accordin

A group of candidates appointed under the sports quota in the Andhra Pradesh District Selection Committee recruitment process has strongly objected to allegations of irregularities raised by former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSR Congress Party leaders. The candidates maintained that their appointments were secured through the prescribed recruitment procedure and supported by valid sports certificates and othe

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition. If finalised, the charge would be paid in addition to existing filing and statutory fees, significantly increasing employer sponsorship costs. The proposal does not target any one nationality. However, Indian professionals could be disproportionately affected because they form a major share of H-1B beneficiaries, particularly in technology and other specialised occupati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has strongly defended the state’s Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, telling the Assembly that appointments were made entirely on merit without favouritism, manipulation or backdoor selections. Naidu said the government had maintained transparency throughout the recruitment exercise and argued that the credibility of the process was reflected in the response from candidates, including those who were not selected. His remarks cam

Former Gorkha soldiers and supporters protested in Pokhara, seeking the restart of Nepali recruitment into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. Gorkha Veterans Demand Restart Of Indian Army Recruitment Former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters have staged a protest in Nepal's Pokhara demanding that recruitment of Nepali youth into the Indian Army be resumed under the Agnipath scheme. The demonstration was organised by the Indian Ex

Around 133 people who claim they were cheated in an alleged overseas visa and job fraud staged a protest at Koodaranji in Kozhikode, demanding the arrest of the accused and recovery of crores of rupees they say they lost. Visa Fraud Victims Stage Protest in Koodaranji Victims of an alleged overseas visa and employment fraud organised a protest in Koodaranji on Sunday, brin

Visa Restructures Workforce Despite Strong Business Growth Visa is cutting approximately 2,600 jobs, representing about 7% of its global workforce. Technology and product teams will face most of the reductions as the payment company improves efficiency and redirects resources towards AI and other growth opportunities. Visa 2,600 Job Cuts in 2026 Target Tech and Product Teams Visa's 2,60

From Historic Fort Town to Automobile and Cultural Hub Kia’s manufacturing ecosystem has reshaped Penukonda from a historic fort town into a fast-growing industrial and cultural hub. New jobs, supplier units, rental housing, Korean stores, and language training are creating a distinctive ‘Little Korea’ in Andhra Pradesh. Kia Penukonda Local Economy: How ‘Little Korea’ Took Shape

Madras HC Quashes Karur Stampede Government Jobs Order The Madras High Court has cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s compassionate appointment order for families affected by the 2025 Karur stampede. The court noted that the CBI investigation remains under Supreme Court supervision and avoided commenting on the tragedy’s merits. Chennai, July 27, 2026, 5:49 PM IST: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday quashed the Tam

ISRO VSSC Apprentice Walk-In 2026 for 460 Posts on July 25 Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre will conduct a walk-in selection drive in Thiruvananthapuram on July 25, 2026, for 460 Graduate and Technician Apprentice training positions. Candidates will be shortlisted on academic marks and eligibility.

Japan Jiko Bukken Ghost Investigation Service Explained Tokyo, July 21, 2026: The Japan jiko bukken ghost investigation service has attracted attention for conducting overnight examinations of properties associated with deaths or other disturbing incidents. Contrary to viral claims that people are being paid 88,000 yen to sleep in allegedly haunted houses, available reports indic

Karur Stampede Jobs Plea: Madras HC Challenge Explained The Karur stampede jobs plea filed before the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has raised important questions over the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to provide government jobs to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The petition argues that public employment must follow equality, fairness, transparency, and a clear legal policy. Madras HC Karur Stampede Plea

Karnataka Targets 500 New GCCs, 3.5 Lakh Jobs And $50 Billion Output By 2029 Karnataka is preparing a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre ecosystem, with a target to attract 500 new GCCs, create 3.5 lakh jobs, and generate USD 50 billion in economic output by 2029. The plan was discussed at Katalyst Connect, a government-industry interaction hosted by the IT/BT Department and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission in Bengaluru. The move is par

Rayalaseema gains focus in Andhra’s industrial growth plan Rayalaseema is moving into the spotlight as Andhra Pradesh pushes a wider industrial development strategy aimed at taking investment beyond traditional growth centres. The region has attracted proposed investments of more than Rs 4.58 lakh crore across over 275 projects, according to reported government-linked figures. The pipeline includes 172 SIPB-approved projects and 103 proposals connected to the CI

VB-G RAM G Launched In Andhra Pradesh To Boost Rural Jobs And Village Infrastructure Tirupati: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, known as VB-G RAM G, from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district. The nationwide rollout of the rural employment and livelihood programme was held in the presence of Chief Min