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Trump Signs New Order On H-1B Visa Hiring, Blow To Indian Professionals

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

In a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers -- mainly those on H-1B visa -- from hiring.

Trump Administration Took Steps To Prevent Abuse In Visa Programs: Officials

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

The Trump administration has taken a series of steps to prevent the abuse and fraud in the employment-based visa programs, including changing the cap selection process for the H-1B, the most sought-after work permit among Indian IT professionals, a top US immigration official has told lawmakers.

Joe Biden Says He Will Revoke H-1B Visa Suspension, If Elected US President

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 2, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden has said that he will lift the temporary suspension on H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, if he wins the November presidential elections.

Trump Suspends H-1B Visas Used Widely in the Tech Industry Despite Opposition

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation to suspend issuing of H-1B visas, which is popular among Indian IT professionals, along with other foreign work visas for the rest of the year.

Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 23, 2020

The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in this regard.

Trump Considering Suspending H-1B Visas Amid Massive Unemployment: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 12, 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report.

Aarogya Setu App Released for Jio Phones in Coronavirus Battle

Reuters | Thursday May 14, 2020

Ministry of Technology (Meity) said on Thursday it had rolled out a version of its Bluetooth contact-tracking app for 5 lakh Jio Phones, the cheap internet-enabled devices sold by Reliance Industries' telecoms unit.

Trump Administration Working On Temporary Ban On Visas Like H-1B: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 9, 2020

The US is working to temporarily ban the issuance of some work-based visas like H-1B, popular among highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, as well as students visas and work authorisation that accompanies them, amidst the high level of unemployment due to the coronavirus, according to a media report on Friday.

What Indian IT Has To Say About Donald Trump's Immigration Ban

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday April 22, 2020

It was a characteristic tweet from the President of the United States. "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!" Donald Trump posted.

Donald Trump Urged To Suspend H-1B Visa Program After Job Loss Amid COVID-19 Layoffs

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 1, 2020

A US body representing American technology workers has urged President Donald Trump to suspend for this year the H-1B visa programme, the most sought-after among the Indian IT professionals, to protect their interests amidst the massive layoffs in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How India's Huge Call Centre Industry Is Coping With Lockdown

Business | Reuters | Wednesday March 25, 2020

the call centres and IT services firms that function as the world's back office are struggling to piece together work-from-home solutions and other business-continuity plans

Wipro's CEO Departs After Failing To Stanch Market Share Bleed

India News | Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Friday January 31, 2020

Wipro Ltd Chief Executive Officer Abidali Z Neemuchwala is leaving after a turbulent four years during which growth stalled and the Indian IT services giant fell farther behind rivals Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

US State Lowers College Costs Of H1B Visa Holders' Children, Indians Relieved

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

The US state of New Jersey will enact a legislation that will make college and universities more affordable for the children of H-1B visa holders, mostly Indian IT professionals, bringing a huge financial relief to them.

US Should Not Obstruct Flow Of Talent From India: S Jaishankar On H-1B Visa

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2019

The US should not obstruct the flow of talent from India as it is an important part of the economic cooperation and almost acts as a strategic bridge between the two countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, emphasising the importance of H-1B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, for the bilateral ties.

Indian Silicon Valley Techie, Friends Charged With Insider Trading In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

An Indian IT professional and his four friends have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with insider trading for repeatedly trading on confidential earnings information about a Silicon Valley cloud-computing company, reaping millions of dollars in trading profits.