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US suspends Cognizant PERM filings as Cloudera freeze continues

The Cognizant PERM suspension blocks new permanent labor certification filings as federal investigators examine alleged H-1B and PERM fraud. Cloudera remains under an earlier 180-day PERM processing freeze tied to a Justice Department recruitment case. Cognizant PERM filings suspended The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s PERM filings as federal investigators examine alleged

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10 Sep 2026 14:03 PM

US suspends Cognizant PERM filings as Cloudera freeze continues

The Cognizant PERM suspension blocks new permanent labor certification filings as federal investigators examine alleged H-1B and PERM fraud. Cloudera remains under an earlier 180-day PERM processing freeze tied to a Justice Department recruitment case. Cognizant PERM filings suspended The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s PERM filings as federal investigators examine alleged

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Indian Gulf Suicides Reach 1,340 in Three Years

MEA data placed before the Lok Sabha shows that 1,340 Indian citizens died by suicide in six Gulf countries between 2023 and 2025. The UAE recorded the highest number, while natural causes and workplace accidents remained major contributors to Indian deaths overseas. UAE cases lead Gulf suicide figures According to figures shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, th

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28 Jul 2026 04:10 AM

Indian Gulf Suicides Reach 1,340 in Three Years

MEA data placed before the Lok Sabha shows that 1,340 Indian citizens died by suicide in six Gulf countries between 2023 and 2025. The UAE recorded the highest number, while natural causes and workplace accidents remained major contributors to Indian deaths overseas. UAE cases lead Gulf suicide figures According to figures shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, th

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UK Opens 1,800 Visa Spots for Indian Chefs, Musicians and Yoga Teachers

The UK will open a combined 1,800 annual visa places for Indian traditional chefs, classical musicians and yoga instructors when the UK–India trade agreement takes effect on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The allocation falls under the Global Business Mobility–Service Supplier route. It is one shared cap covering all three occupations, not 1,800 places for each profession. The annual allocation is measured from January 1 through December 31.

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25 Jun 2026 09:31 AM

UK Opens 1,800 Visa Spots for Indian Chefs, Musicians and Yoga Teachers

The UK will open a combined 1,800 annual visa places for Indian traditional chefs, classical musicians and yoga instructors when the UK–India trade agreement takes effect on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The allocation falls under the Global Business Mobility–Service Supplier route. It is one shared cap covering all three occupations, not 1,800 places for each profession. The annual allocation is measured from January 1 through December 31.

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13 Killed in Qatar Gas Blast; Indian Nationals Among Victims

Thirteen people were killed and 66 others were injured in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the people killed included Indian and Pakistani nationals. Officials have not disclosed how many victims were from India or provided a complete nationality-wise breakdown of the deaths. Indians Injured in Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

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22 Jun 2026 10:26 AM

13 Killed in Qatar Gas Blast; Indian Nationals Among Victims

Thirteen people were killed and 66 others were injured in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the people killed included Indian and Pakistani nationals. Officials have not disclosed how many victims were from India or provided a complete nationality-wise breakdown of the deaths. Indians Injured in Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

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Dubai Emirates Road Minibus Crash Kills Seven Indian Workers

Dubai, UAE — Seven Indian workers were killed in a Dubai Emirates Road minibus crash on Monday, June 8, 2026, after their vehicle hit a truck that had stopped on the road because of a reported technical fault, authorities said. Nine other workers were injured in the crash, including five with serious injuries and four with moderate injuries. Officials said all injured workers were taken to a hospital for treatment. No confirmed time for the crash was released.

Road Accidents

08 Jun 2026 16:55 PM

Dubai Emirates Road Minibus Crash Kills Seven Indian Workers

Dubai, UAE — Seven Indian workers were killed in a Dubai Emirates Road minibus crash on Monday, June 8, 2026, after their vehicle hit a truck that had stopped on the road because of a reported technical fault, authorities said. Nine other workers were injured in the crash, including five with serious injuries and four with moderate injuries. Officials said all injured workers were taken to a hospital for treatment. No confirmed time for the crash was released.

Road Accidents

Indian Woman Shares German Office Habits That Shock Indians

Indian Woman’s Viral Post On German Work Culture An Indian woman working as a Product Manager in Germany has gone viral after sharing a list of workplace habits that she says are completely normal in German offices but surprising for many Indian professionals. The post has caught attention because it compares two very different office cultures: one where time, documentation and direct communication are strongly valued, and another where hierarchy, long hours an

Workplace Insights

01 Jun 2026 04:07 AM

Indian Woman Shares German Office Habits That Shock Indians

Indian Woman’s Viral Post On German Work Culture An Indian woman working as a Product Manager in Germany has gone viral after sharing a list of workplace habits that she says are completely normal in German offices but surprising for many Indian professionals. The post has caught attention because it compares two very different office cultures: one where time, documentation and direct communication are strongly valued, and another where hierarchy, long hours an

Workplace Insights

Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face 60-Day Clock as Tech Layoffs Grow

Laid-off H-1B workers are facing a tighter immigration deadline as tech layoffs at Meta, Amazon and Oracle add pressure on Indian professionals living in the United States. For visa-dependent employees, job loss can quickly become a legal, financial and family crisis because the H-1B grace period is limited. Why Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face a 60-Day Deadline US immigration rules generally give H-1B workers up to 60 consecutive days after employme

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20 May 2026 11:55 AM

Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face 60-Day Clock as Tech Layoffs Grow

Laid-off H-1B workers are facing a tighter immigration deadline as tech layoffs at Meta, Amazon and Oracle add pressure on Indian professionals living in the United States. For visa-dependent employees, job loss can quickly become a legal, financial and family crisis because the H-1B grace period is limited. Why Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face a 60-Day Deadline US immigration rules generally give H-1B workers up to 60 consecutive days after employme

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US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students

Washington: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the end of automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), a policy change that will have significant consequences for thousands of foreign professionals, students, and asylum seekers working in the country. The change, effective October 30, removes the automatic renewal grace period that previously allowed eligible workers to continue employment while their EAD renewal applications w

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30 Oct 2025 07:57 AM

US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students

Washington: The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the end of automatic extensions for certain Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs), a policy change that will have significant consequences for thousands of foreign professionals, students, and asylum seekers working in the country. The change, effective October 30, removes the automatic renewal grace period that previously allowed eligible workers to continue employment while their EAD renewal applications w

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Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the long-standing Kafala system, a major labour reform hailed as a landmark shift for millions of migrant workers across the Gulf region. The decision marks a new chapter in the kingdom’s ongoing transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap to modernize the economy, attract foreign investment, and improve the country’s global image. The Kafala system, which governed the relationship between empl

Global News

23 Oct 2025 03:22 AM

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the long-standing Kafala system, a major labour reform hailed as a landmark shift for millions of migrant workers across the Gulf region. The decision marks a new chapter in the kingdom’s ongoing transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap to modernize the economy, attract foreign investment, and improve the country’s global image. The Kafala system, which governed the relationship between empl

Global News

US H-1B visa fee hike may exempt doctors under Trump decision

The United States has introduced a sweeping change to its immigration policy with the decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications. Announced by President Donald Trump, the new rule has sent shockwaves across the technology sector, particularly among Indian professionals who make up the majority of recipients of these visas. However, reports suggest that the measure may not be applied uniformly, as certain exemptions could be granted in cases deemed to serve the national

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22 Sep 2025 14:47 PM

US H-1B visa fee hike may exempt doctors under Trump decision

The United States has introduced a sweeping change to its immigration policy with the decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications. Announced by President Donald Trump, the new rule has sent shockwaves across the technology sector, particularly among Indian professionals who make up the majority of recipients of these visas. However, reports suggest that the measure may not be applied uniformly, as certain exemptions could be granted in cases deemed to serve the national

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US suspends Cognizant PERM filings as Cloudera freeze continues

US suspends Cognizant PERM filings as Cloudera freeze continues

Indian Gulf Suicides Reach 1,340 in Three Years

Indian Gulf Suicides Reach 1,340 in Three Years

UK Opens 1,800 Visa Spots for Indian Chefs, Musicians and Yoga Teachers

UK Opens 1,800 Visa Spots for Indian Chefs, Musicians and Yoga Teachers

13 Killed in Qatar Gas Blast; Indian Nationals Among Victims

13 Killed in Qatar Gas Blast; Indian Nationals Among Victims

Dubai Emirates Road Minibus Crash Kills Seven Indian Workers

Dubai Emirates Road Minibus Crash Kills Seven Indian Workers

Indian Woman Shares German Office Habits That Shock Indians

Indian Woman Shares German Office Habits That Shock Indians

Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face 60-Day Clock as Tech Layoffs Grow

Laid-Off H-1B Workers Face 60-Day Clock as Tech Layoffs Grow

US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students

US ends automatic work permit extensions, impacting H-1B spouses and students

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, granting migrant workers new freedoms

US H-1B visa fee hike may exempt doctors under Trump decision

US H-1B visa fee hike may exempt doctors under Trump decision

Gov. Abbott Sparks Outrage Over Jet Ski Death Penalty Call

Devastating Tornado Uproots Over 100,000 Trees in Telangana’s Medaram-Tadwai Forest Area

Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in India – March 30, 2026

CBN Pushes Andhra Pradesh Towards AI and Quantum Leadership at Davos WEF

​Planned Parenthood closes 5 NorCal clinics, including Bay Area locations

Telangana Leads in Long-Distance Boat Services, Andhra Pradesh Lags Behind

Vijay’s Solo Political Debut: Can His Star Power Rewrite Tamil Nadu’s Electoral Story?

US Offers $15 Million Reward for KIPAS Drone Network Tips

Salman Khan Unveils Bigg Boss 19 Promo: New Theme Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar for a Power-Packed Season

2025 Financial Outlook: 6 Key Strategies for a Brighter Future

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Planned Parenthood closes 5 NorCal clinics, including Bay Area locations

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