IDBI Bank has announced its Recruitment 2025 drive to fill key leadership roles in the organization. The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) is inviting applications for three positions: Chief Economist, Head - Data Analytics, and Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Channels). These positions will be offered on a contract basis.   Vacancy Details and Key Roles The following posts are open for applications in the IDBI Bank Recruitment 202

Foreign professionals looking to work in the United States are preparing for the upcoming 2026 H-1B visa season, which introduces key changes to the registration and selection process. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B visa registration period will open on March 7, 2025, and close by March 24, 2025. During this time, employers can submit registrations for potential beneficiaries. Under the revised selection process,

Tesla’s stock has been on a steady decline for seven consecutive weeks, raising concerns about the company’s future amid growing competition and CEO Elon Musk’s increasing political involvement. Since the beginning of 2024, Tesla’s stock has faced ongoing struggles, with a steady drop in value for seven straight weeks. This comes as CEO Elon Musk has taken on a more prominent political role in Washington, leading some investors to wo

During his speech addressing Congress, US President Donald Trump raised concerns over the rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. He claimed that the country has witnessed a dramatic spike in autism cases, stating, "Not long ago, one in 10,000 children had autism. Now it's one in 36. There's something wrong."Trump’s statement has reignited discussions around the causes of

The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025, a major overhaul of the country’s tax laws, granting unprecedented investigative powers to tax authorities. While presented as a move to modernize tax compliance, the bill includes provisions that allow tax officers to access digital assets, emails, social media profiles, trading accounts, and cloud storage in cases of suspected tax evasion.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament, stating that i

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been accused of sending over $2 billion in aid to Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, raising concerns over how U.S. foreign aid is allocated. The claims were presented during a House Committee hearing on USAID’s financial practices, bringing renewed scrutiny to the agency’s funding policies.   Additionally, reports suggest that USAID provided financial assistance to Falah-e-In

Former US President Donald Trump has announced a significant shift in US immigration policy, introducing the ‘Gold Card’ visa program, which allows Indian graduates from US universities to secure jobs and eventually gain citizenship. This move is seen as a major boost for international students, particularly those from India, who have often struggled with restrictive visa policies despite their high qualifications.   The ‘Gold Card’ initiative, un

The Trump administration has taken a dramatic step in reshaping U.S. foreign aid by terminating 2,000 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development while placing thousands more on administrative leave around the globe. Following a ruling by a federal judge, the decision affects both domestic and international USAID staff, leaving only those designated as essential for mission-critical functions, leadership, or specific programs in active service. As of 11:59 p.m. EST on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Joint Base Andrews airbase in Maryland, United States, on Wednesday (local time) for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This visit comes at a crucial time in international affairs, as both nations are looking to strengthen ties and address shared challenges on the global stage. The arrival at a key military and administrative facility underscores the significance of the trip, symbolizing not only a routine diplomatic vis

Elon Musk has assembled a team of six young engineers to modernize US federal systems under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Among them is 22-year-old Akash Bobba, an Indian-origin engineer whose selection has sparked discussions on the role of young tech talent in governance. DOGE aims to introduce cutting-edge AI-driven automation to streamline government processes, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and enhance cybersecurity. Bobba, a UC Berkeley graduate with experience at

According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian nationals accounted for 72.3% of all H-1B visas issued between October 2022 and September 2023. This data was presented in the Rajya Sabha by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs. The minister highlighted the crucial role of Indian professionals in the US technology and innovation sectors, reinforcing India's significance in the skilled migration landscape. He also noted ongoing diplomatic efforts

A US military C-17 aircraft landed in Amritsar on February 7, 2025, carrying hundreds of Indian migrants deported for illegal immigration violations. The large-scale deportation follows strict enforcement policies under Donald Trump’s administration, which have intensified efforts to remove undocumented migrants. The sudden influx of deported individuals has raised concerns about their legal status in India and their ability to reapply for visas in the future. According t

Minister for Education Nara Lokesh has extended full cooperation from the state government to Google Cloud for their ambitious Data City project in Visakhapatnam. During a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Google Cloud's Managing Director Bikram Singh, Country Director (Public Sector and EdTech) Asish, and their team discussed the project with Lokesh. The Minister assured them that the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) was actively working to clear all necessary approvals

USAID, the US government’s aid agency, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that American taxpayer money was used to fund the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), a Pakistan-based organization linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. The FIF is considered a front for LeT, the terror group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which killed 166 people, including six Americans.Despite being banned by the US government in 2010, FIF continued to receive funding, raising

DeepSeek's Dataset Exposed in Public Database: A cybersecurity research firm, Wiz Research, has discovered that DeepSeek's sensitive dataset might have been publicly exposed. The dataset was found through an unauthenticated ClickHouse database, which allowed full control over database operations. This data breach potentially risks sensitive information, including chat history, secret keys, log details, and backend data. Discovery of the Unauth

Bitcoin saw a strong rebound on Wednesday, reaching $98,800, up by 2% after the US Labour Department released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December. The CPI showed a 2.9% increase, which was in line with expectations. The Core CPI, excluding volatile items like food and energy, came in slightly under expectations at 3.2%. This data eased fears of severe inflation, bolstering investor confidence and supporting the bullish outlook for Bitcoin. Crypto prices, including Ether

Trump's Abraham Accords and Saudi Arabia's Involvement Former President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords were a significant diplomatic achievement, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. However, Trump’s ultimate goal was to bring Saudi Arabia into the fold due to its geopolitical significance as the custodian of Islam's holiest sites and a major oil exporter. Despite informal talks, the kingd

A groundbreaking study has uncovered notable differences in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, shedding new light on their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analyzed extensive video footage of wild chimpanzees from Bossou, Guinea, where they observed 3,882 instances of chimps attempting to crack open nuts using stones as tools. The study found varying levels of efficiency among individuals, indicating differences in cognitive abilities and physical dexterit

In a dazzling celebration of beauty and talent, Caitlin Sandra Neil, a 19-year-old Chennai-born Indian American teenager, was crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. Caitlin, who is a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, expressed her desire to leave a lasting, positive impact on her community, with a strong focus on women's empowerment and literacy. Having lived in the United States for the past 14 years, Caitlin's journe