Washington, March 20 – The H-1B visa program, a key route for Indian professionals to work in the United States, came under fresh scrutiny in Congress this week as lawmakers debated reforms to support economic growth and address labor shortages in an aging workforce.At a hearing of the US...
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Guwahati, February 25 The Assam government has constituted the 8th Pay Commission, 2026, to comprehensively revise the salary structure of its employees, according to an official order.The 8th Assam Pay Commission will be headed by former Additional Chief Secretary Subhash Chandra Das, and...
Jammu, February 19 – J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the regularization of daily-rated workers will begin in a phased, structured, and transparent manner starting from the next financial year.During the Assembly discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister stated that...
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Bhubaneswar, February 19 – Odisha's economy is estimated at Rs 9.9 lakh crore in 2025-26, an increase of 9.5 per cent over the previous financial year, according to the Economic Survey report tabled in the state assembly on Thursday. This is higher than the national average.All sectors have...
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