US finalises alien registration rule: H-1B holders need not register again, children turning 14 must

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalised its alien registration regulations, making it clear that H-1B professionals, international students, green card holders and those who are already considered registered do not have to undergo the online registration process introduced last year. The Final Rule, issued on Monday night (India time), does not impose…

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GST rate reset led to consumption boost

NEW DELHI: It was a year that was marked by the biggest reset since GST was launched nine years ago and marks a complete change in thinking within the policy dispensation, which had earlier focused on revenue neutral rates. Instead, six months after an overhaul of rates on nearly 400 items has shown that higher…

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Gujarat can emerge as defence manufacturing hub: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Tuesday that in view of the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, India’s self-reliance, technological capability, and collective resolve will determine the role it plays on the global stage in the coming decades.“History teaches us that great nations stand on three essential pillars: economic strength, technological prowess, and national security….

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England’s Playing XI vs India in 1st T20I: Jofra Archer OUT; Jos Buttler and Phil Salt to open | Cricket News

England captain Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England have named their playing XI for the opening T20I against India, with captain Harry Brook set to lead an experienced side in the five-match series opener at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Wednesday.The hosts have gone with a seasoned lineup that boasts more than…

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Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam breaks Mitchell Starc’s record, enters all-time … | Cricket News

Taijul Islam and Mitchell Starc (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam achieved a major personal milestone despite his team’s heavy defeat to Zimbabwe in the one-off Test at Harare.The left-arm spinner claimed 7 for 138 from 40.2 overs in Zimbabwe’s first innings to register the 19th five-wicket haul of his Test career….

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