7 Indian tech firms rank among top 50 US employers with approved H-1Bs; 5 named in Labor Dept. probe

Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image)

Seven Indian tech giants are among the top US employers for approved H-1B beneficiaries in FY2026, but five of them are now facing scrutiny as the Trump administration freezes some employment-based green card filings Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image) What … Read more

Jim McMullen takes aim at grade inflation, class rank changes in Kansas schools: ‘Crazy’

Jim McMullen is the Republican candidate for the Kansas State Board of Education District 3. (Jim McMullen)

Jim McMullen is contesting for the Kansas District 3 education board seat in the US midterms. The Republican won the primaries and is now set to face Democrat Amy Diediker in the November 3 race. Ahead of the elections, McMullen spoke exclusively to HT.com, sharing his views on education, the issues plaguing schools in his … Read more

California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California’s best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections rank it among Southern California's best future habitats, with tribal co-management now being planned

California state officials have completed the purchase of 640 acres of desert land near Pioneertown, securing a large area that researchers say is highly likely to remain suitable for western Joshua trees as the climate changes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) completed the purchase on August 24, 2026. The land is northwest … Read more

PM Modi says Congress is trying to create drama and defame the country at AI summit

PM Modi says Congress is trying to create drama and defame the country at AI summit

Ajmer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Saturday, he stepped up his attacks on the election season congressblamed its youth wing’s “topless protest” at the AI ​​Impact Summit in New Delhi for causing political division.Addressing a rally in Ajmer, Modi said the Congress left no “opportunity to defame India” and accused it of abandoning national interests. … Read more