Amazon and Tesla are among the top beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program in 2025, securing thousands of approvals. These companies rely on skilled foreign workers for roles in engineering and research. Amazon leads with 9,265 approvals, followed by Cognizant and Google. Indian IT firms like Infosys and TCS also feature prominently among top H-1B visa recipients.
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Delhi experienced a welcome temperature drop as dusty storms swept through the city for two consecutive days, causing some damage like fallen tree branches. The IMD had issued a yellow alert, forecasting fluctuating temperatures and the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning. While this offers temporary relief from the recent heatwave, temperatures are expected to rise again around April 15.
US district judge Carl Nichols has approved the Trump administration's plan to dismiss thousands of USAID employees globally, with limited exceptions. This move has sparked concerns over the safety of staff in high-risk areas, potential disruptions to vital programs, and inadequate emergency communication measures. Critics argue the administration aims to dismantle USAID entirely, despite a lack of supporting evidence.
A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over the meagre Rs 575 crore allocation in the 2025-26 Budget for census and NPR updation and recommended completing the census promptly. The panel also suggested establishing a separate central police force to address the surge in cybercrimes and urged the home ministry to seek increased funding for central police forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump to reinforce the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Modi will also attend AI Action Summit in France with President Emmanuel Macron, review India-France strategic ties, inaugurate India's first consulate in France, and honor Indian soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery.
Rishabh Pant's astonishing 33-ball 61 at the Sydney Cricket Ground stunned Australia on Day 3 of the Test match, with a strike rate of 184.85. His aggressive knock, including 6 fours and 4 sixes, moved India from a difficult position to a lead of 145 runs at stumps.
India's U-19 women's cricket team clinched the inaugural Asia Cup title with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh. Gongadi Trisha's crucial half-century (52 runs) anchored India's 117/7, despite Farjana Easmin's four-wicket haul for Bangladesh. Aayushi Shukla's impressive 3/17, along with other bowlers' contributions, restricted Bangladesh to 76 all out. Trisha's performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
A 24-year-old security guard, Radha, was shot in the head and killed by her estranged friend, Upender Kumar, in Gurgaon. Kumar confronted and pressured her to marry him; when she refused, he shot her before fleeing. Kumar was arrested the same day, and an investigation into the case and the search for the murder weapon are ongoing.
Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his bid for Ohio governor, promising economic reforms, tax cuts, and deregulation. He faces criticism from both Republican rival Dave Yost and Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton. Ramaswamy counters by criticizing Acton's role in the Covid-19 pandemic management.
Following the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, posters calling for "bulldozer action" have emerged in Mumbai. BJP leader Vishwabandhu Rai urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to demolish properties linked to the case. The ED is also moving to seize AJL properties worth over Rs 700 crore, alleging money laundering.