Trump’s Visa Shake-Up: $100,000 Fee for High-Skilled Workers and the “Trump Gold Card”

In a dramatic move that could reshape U.S. immigration policy and impact global talent pipelines, President Donald Trump announced two major executive actions on Friday aimed at raising billions of dollars through new visa fees. The first action introduces a brand-new visa category, while the second imposes a $100,000 annual fee on high-skilled foreign workers […]

Postal Ballots for NRI Voters May Soon Become a Reality

Non-Resident Indian (NRI) voters may soon get the option to cast their votes through postal ballots, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) actively exploring its feasibility. Kerala Pushes for Postal Ballots in 2026 Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala, Rathan U. Kelkar, announced that his office has urged the ECI to introduce this facility […]

Why India and 25 Other Nations Have Halted Postal Shipments to the U.S.

From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]

US and India Will Eventually Unite on Key Issues, Says Scott Bessent

The relationship between the United States and India has always been one of both collaboration and complexity. While the two nations share strong democratic values and strategic interests, their differences—particularly on trade and energy—continue to create friction. Recently, Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration, addressed these challenges, expressing both frustration and optimism. […]

60 Years of India-Singapore Ties Celebrated Through Art at the Singart Exhibition

Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Lands in China for SCO Summit | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 30, 2025, concluded a successful two-day visit to Japan before arriving in China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. His visit to Japan saw the signing of major agreements aimed at deepening bilateral ties, particularly in areas of defence, technology, and economic cooperation. Key Highlights […]