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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TopicH-1B visas

Topic: H-1B visas

How US tech industry created a labour shortage narrative to expand H1B visa programme

In his book, 'Wild Wild East', Tanul Thakur unveils a scam that affects millions of American and Indian workers.

US wants to scrap H-1B lottery—why higher pay may now matter more than luck

A White House-cleared rule would replace the digital lottery with a wage-weighted system tied to the Department of Labour’s prevailing wage levels.

Why US consulates cancelled H-1B appointments for Indians

The expanded vetting policy and subsequent appointment cancellations are part of a long list of controversies surrounding the H-1B programme since Trump took office.

‘71% of H-1B visas go to India, 12% to China’ — what are the allegations & the controversy

These allegations only add to an already politically charged, anti-immigration sentiment. They could also reshape how the US government evaluates visa requests.

Students of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian cities dominate US classrooms: Study

Much of this rise is being fuelled by STEM courses, which continue to be the strongest pull for Indian students heading to the US.

US man’s 5-year Indian visa flex amid H-1B outrage—‘Modi says welcome home bhai’

In viral social media post showing off his new Indian visa, US citizen Anthony Louis Klor draws comparison between Trump & Modi’s stance on foreigners.

Trump’s H-1B visa fee another ‘headache-inducing’ twist in India-US ties & misplaced AI boom ‘anxiety’

Global media says Trump’s new H-1B visa rule, added to 50% tariff, makes it more pressing than ever for India to fix impediments that hamper its economic potential.

What is American H-1B visa system & why Trump’s $100,000 fee proclamation triggered panic

Each year, nearly 85,000 H-1B visas are granted via a lottery system. Between October 2022 and September 2023, 72 percent of nearly 4,00,000 visas were granted to Indian nationals. 

Stop feeling bad for Indian illegal immigrants Trump throws out. They chose to leave India

Indians have no God-given right to emigrate to the US or expect our officials to fight for their foreign residencies.

Trump decision on US birthright citizenship could make Indians rethink immigration plans

Indian immigrants have long used jus soli to become US citizens: those on temporary visas raised families while waiting for permanent residence. The order still has to face legal test.

On Camera

India must stop being the ‘gentle elephant’. Modi’s Europe tour marks a strategic shift

Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands was long overdue. His recent visit resulted in the upgrading of the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands into a strategic partnership.

Taiwan overtakes India as world’s fifth largest stock market

The island’s market capitalization climbed to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, driven by chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. India’s value has dropped to $4.92 trillion.

From Turkey-made Bayraktars to fibre-optic FPVs: Ukraine drone evolution showcases future of warfare

The Ukraine war has become a global laboratory for drones, electronic warfare & rapidly evolving battlefield tactics, demonstrating how low-cost tech impact military operations.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.