US DHS Proposed OPT Fee Rule: Impact on Indian Students
A new US DHS proposed OPT fee rule could charge $70,000 for practical training and $30,000 for STEM extensions. Here is what it means for Indian students.
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RBI Domestic Money Transfer Rules: New Limits and OTP
The RBI domestic money transfer rules introduce strict cash deposit caps, mandatory sender KYC verification, and OTP authentication for retail remittances. Here is how the updated limits for walk-in NEFT and agent transfers affect your daily transactions.
EPS-95 Pension Increase Proposal 2026: What to Expect
The EPS-95 pension increase proposal 2026 is back in focus as EPFO's Central Board of Trustees prepares to meet. Learn how a potential hike from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 affects 78 lakh pensioners, why the wage ceiling could rise to ₹25,000, and what rules decide your final payout.
Qualcomm Layoffs 2026: Why Jobs Are Cut and India Impact
Qualcomm layoffs 2026 hit tech hubs in Hyderabad and Bengaluru as handset chip sales drop 26 percent. Learn why the chipmaker is cutting jobs, how Indian engineers are impacted, and what severance is offered.
Gadag Consumer Commission Fixed Deposit Judgment Explained
A Karnataka consumer court held India Post liable after an official ran off with a depositor's cash. The Gadag Consumer Commission fixed deposit judgment clarifies that institutions cannot hide behind internal receipt rules when you hand your savings to an on-duty representative.
Amitabh Bachchan Personality Rights Verdict Explained
The Delhi High Court has permanently barred the unauthorised commercial use of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image, and persona. Here is what the Amitabh Bachchan personality rights verdict means for AI voice clones, digital scams, and online creator laws in India.
Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat: 13-Hour Route Impact
The Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express takes roughly 13 hours to connect Bengaluru and Goa, forcing timetable changes for 13 coastal trains and altering daily schedules for nearly 15,000 passengers.
BYD Denza D9 Spotted in Mumbai: Specs, Features & Launch
The BYD Denza D9 electric MPV has been spotted undisguised in Mumbai ahead of its official debut. Here is an explainer on its 115 kWh battery specs, executive lounge seating, expected sub-1 crore price tag, and how it plans to challenge the Toyota Vellfire.
Delhi AQI Severe Crisis: How HEPA Air Purifiers Work
Smog has blanketed Delhi after Diwali with AQI levels crossing 400. During this Delhi AQI severe crisis, here is how HEPA air purifiers actually trap toxic PM2.5 smoke, what CADR ratings mean for your bedroom, and whether Dyson or Philips offers better value for money.
JioHotstar Domain Dispute: Cybersquatting Laws in India
The JioHotstar domain dispute saw a Delhi developer buy jiohotstar.com hoping Reliance would fund his Cambridge tuition. Here is how Indian trademark laws, cybersquatting rules, and the massive Reliance-Disney merger collided over a single web address.
Microsoft Staff Revolt Over AI Push: Demands Explained
Microsoft staff revolt over AI push escalated as workers penned an open letter against forced AI adoption, $100 billion datacenter costs, and buyouts offered to 60,000 employees. Here is the full breakdown for tech professionals.
Microsoft Winds Down Oracle AI Compute Deal: Cloud Shift
Microsoft winds down Oracle AI compute deal as its own massive data centres go live. Discover why Big Tech is ditching rented GPU clusters, how the cloud shift impacts profit margins, and what it means for Indian enterprise IT teams.
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