India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised that a “global workforce” is an unavoidable reality, and urged creation of a more efficient, fair, contemporary model amid upheaval in the US H-1B visa regime.
Speaking at an event during the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar acknowledged that where that workforce is located might be politically contentious—but the demand, driven by global demographics and unmet economic needs, cannot be ignored.
His comments come in the wake of major changes by the US addressing immigration and technology worker visas. Among these, the H-1B visa filing fee has surged, and the lottery-allocation system has been revised to prioritise higher-paid applicants. These reforms disproportionately affect Indians, who receive over 71 % of H-1B visas.
Jaishankar did not directly cite the US policy shifts, but framed the broader issue: trade turbulence, tariffs, and immigration constraints all interact in today’s interlinked world. He also reiterated India’s push for self-reliance, noting that turbulent global conditions require nations to build their internal capacities.
Amit Shah said students and the nation are more important than any post, calling Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a step taken in the interest of students.
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Education Minister saying his first priority is to understand the departments functioning.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the party will demand accountability from the BJP government in Parliament over paper leaks and seek reforms to protect students.
The student led CJP called off its nationwide agitation calling the Education Ministers resignation a victory for democracy.
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the exam paper leak controversy.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the country paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War.
India honours its Kargil heroes at the 1999 wars lessons on vigilance and intelligence remain relevant today.
The Centre has proposed tougher anti-cheating laws, increasing jail terms and fines to crack down on paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said it will decide its next demands based on the government’s response, signalling the protests are not over.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
The Centre and CJP held a two hour meeting.
The Centre sought time till Saturday to respond the CJP demand for Dharmendra Pradhan resignation.
The Congress and the CJP intensified protests over the NEET paper leak as the Centre prepared for crucial talks with students leaders in Delhi.
Opposition protests over the paper leak row disrupted Parliament for the fifth straight day.
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