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Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

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05 May 2025 08:55 AM 1.1k views

Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

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Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to

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10 Mar 2025 09:32 AM 1.22k views

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to

Business

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department recently implemented a marginal increase in the prices of certain liquor products, prompting immediate reactions from political leaders. YSR Congress Party (YCP) leaders accused the AP government of committing a major mistake by raising liquor prices. However, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra swiftly countered these claims. Minister Ravindra clarified that the price hike only affects hard liquor, and even then, it is a modest ₹10 in

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12 Feb 2025 06:29 AM 986 views

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department recently implemented a marginal increase in the prices of certain liquor products, prompting immediate reactions from political leaders. YSR Congress Party (YCP) leaders accused the AP government of committing a major mistake by raising liquor prices. However, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra swiftly countered these claims. Minister Ravindra clarified that the price hike only affects hard liquor, and even then, it is a modest ₹10 in

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Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Infosys, the major IT company, has postponed its annual salary hike for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, following the last increase in November 2023. This delay highlights the ongoing uncertainties within the domestic IT sector. One of the key reasons cited for the slowdown is the lack of increased IT spending from clients, influenced by macroeconomic factors, including potential tariffs under the upcoming Donald Trump administration. Infosys is not alone in this move, as other large IT com

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06 Jan 2025 10:45 AM 1.25k views

Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

Infosys, the major IT company, has postponed its annual salary hike for the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, following the last increase in November 2023. This delay highlights the ongoing uncertainties within the domestic IT sector. One of the key reasons cited for the slowdown is the lack of increased IT spending from clients, influenced by macroeconomic factors, including potential tariffs under the upcoming Donald Trump administration. Infosys is not alone in this move, as other large IT com

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Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

Bharti Airtel Ltd. has emerged as the leader in India’s telecom sector, gaining market share over the past 12 months following tariff hikes implemented earlier. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s mobile sector saw a 14% year-on-year revenue growth, totaling Rs 2.69 lakh crore. During this period, Bharti Airtel reported the highest revenue growth of 19%, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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04 Dec 2024 05:45 AM 1.74k views

Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

Bharti Airtel Ltd. has emerged as the leader in India’s telecom sector, gaining market share over the past 12 months following tariff hikes implemented earlier. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s mobile sector saw a 14% year-on-year revenue growth, totaling Rs 2.69 lakh crore. During this period, Bharti Airtel reported the highest revenue growth of 19%, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

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Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

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AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

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Immigration Costs May Rise Sharply Under New GOP Proposal Targeting Asylum and Work Permits

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Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

Central Government Likely to Announce 2% DA and DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

AP Government Marginally Increases Liquor Prices, Clarifies Excise Minister

Infosys Delays Annual Salary Hike Amid IT Sector Uncertainties

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Airtel Gains Market Share, Leads Telecom Sector Growth: CLSA

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