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'Not stuck by choice': Indian American explains why H-1B visas are dominated by Indians and Green Cards trap them in temporary status

An Indian‑American immigration advocate has said that the reason so many Indians are on H‑1B visas is not by choice, but because of flaws in the United States’ immigration system that make it extremely difficult for them to obtain permanent residency.

The Times of India

11 Indian nationals accused of staging robberies to claim crime victim visas in US

Eleven Indian nationals face US charges for allegedly orchestrating staged armed robberies at convenience stores. The scheme aimed to allow store clerks to falsely claim victim status on immigration applications for U Visas. Several defendants were arrested across multiple states, with some appearing in federal court.

The Times of India

Sugar Prices Supported by Strength in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed down -0.01 (-0.07%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.17%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Friday and settled mixed. Friday's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 3.5-month high...

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Oil prices hit $103 per barrel despite Trump easing some Russian sanctions

Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped

The Independent UK

How Trump’s bid to cut oil prices will fill Russia’s war chest with billions

ANALYSIS: Russia is set to earn up to two-thirds more a month from its oil and gas revenue than it did in February, experts say, potentially wiping out months of losses in a matter of weeks. Stuti Mishra reports

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Slip as the Dollar Rallies

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -0.30 (-0.07%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, pressured by a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 3.5-month high....

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Why electric cooktops are selling out across India

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Electric cooktops fly off the shelves in India as Iran war sparks cooking gas shortage

Several stove models are already sold-out on e-commerce platforms while offline chains say fresh supplies are still days away

The Independent UK

Why Taking Prasad From These Temples Can Be Risky

In India, temples are not just places of worship they’re centers of energy and ancient wisdom. But did you know that in some temples, taking prasad home is considered inauspicious? Behind these rules lies a fascinating mix of spiritual science, mythology, and energy beliefs. From protecting devotees from negative energies…

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BCCI Distances Itself from Abrar Ahmed Signing in The Hundred

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that it has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by the Sunrisers franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

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Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

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Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Menstrual Leave and Its Impact on Women’s Employment

The Supreme Court of India on Friday observed that making menstrual leave mandatory in workplaces could unintentionally harm women’s employment opportunities, as employers might become reluctant to hire them.

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US and India Near Critical Minerals Agreement, Major Announcement Expected Soon

Sergio Gor announced on Friday that the United States and India are close to finalising a significant critical minerals agreement, with a major announcement likely to be made in the coming months.

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Oil Tanker Reaches Mumbai After ‘Dark Transit’ Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Conflict

A crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian oil has successfully reached Mumbai after navigating through the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

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Stock Market Crash: Sensex Falls 1,470 Points, Nifty Below 23,200

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday, extending their ongoing downtrend as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and surging crude oil prices rattled investor sentiment.

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Abrar Ahmed’s Hundred Deal Sparks Online Debate as Sunrisers Leeds’ X Account Gets Suspended

The 2026 player auction for The Hundred unexpectedly sparked debate online after Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was picked by Sunrisers Leeds. The franchise secured the 27-year-old for £190,000 during the men’s auction, but the announcement quickly drew mixed reactions across social media platforms. Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the same…

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Why is the India Today Conclave platforming an anti-Indian racist?

The India Today Group has invited Laura Loomer – a garden-variety racist (particularly of the anti-Indian kind), Donald Trump loyalist, ‘proud Islamophobe,’ and Israel-first influencer – as a speaker to the India Today Conclave 2026. The MAGA influencer is scheduled to speak tomorrow between 12.30 pm and 1 pm on…

Newslaundry

‘My mother cries on the phone’: TV’s war spectacle leaves Indians in Israel calming frightened families

Mohan Chandpa has lived around a mile from the Gaza border for two months. The 40-year-old spray-painter, who works in Sderot, an industrial town in southern Israel, says the most distressing calls he receives aren't about missile alerts – they are from his mother.

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Times Life

4 Shrines Where Prayers Are Said to Be Answered Within 40 Days

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः” (Bhagavad Gita 4.39) The one who has faith and devotion eventually receives what the heart truly seeks. Across India and many parts of the world, faith has always been tied to time bound vows. Devotees believe that sincere prayer offered with discipline for a certain…

Times Life

4 Countries Where Hanuman Has a Different Name

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” This famous Hanuman shloka praises him as the fastest, strongest, and most intelligent devotee of Lord Rama. In India, Hanuman is known as the symbol of courage, devotion, and unstoppable strength. But here is something fascinating. Hanuman’s story did not…

The Times of India

'Are you scared you'll get deported': Two Indian-origin men clash on social media over H-1B. One of them is Texas GOP chairman

Texas GOP chairman Abraham George clashed with the founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council Sidharth on social media over H-1B and asked the latter whether he was afraid that he would be deported. The online spat came at a time when Indian-American groups are concerned over the increasing hate against…

The Times of India

US-owned oil tanker set ablaze in attack in Iraq, Indian crew dead; another ship hit

A US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked near Basra in Iraq on Wednesday, claiming the life of an Indian crew member. Another ship, Malta-flagged ‘Zefyros’ owned by a Greek entity, was also attacked.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed defies talk of ‘shadow ban’ with Sunrisers deal in Hundred

The leg-spinner was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000, after fears the four Indian-owned sides would operate a ‘shadow ban’ on picking Pakistani players

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Crude Oil Soars

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.91%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.17%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday but remained below Monday's 2-month highs. Thursday's +7% surge in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) was supportive for...

The Times of India

Why is it called the ‘Middle East’: The 1902 story most people don’t know

Everyone calls it ‘Middle East’, whether it's in a book or on television. But no one noticed why this term ‘East or West’ middle. There is a history behind this that is important to know when this particular phrase gets spoken at a very high level. This term was occupied…

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