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Category: Geo Political News
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: How the US Move Could Backfire and Boost India’s Tech & Talent Ecosystem
In a surprise policy shift, the United States has dramatically raised the mandatory fee for new H-1B visa applications. What was once a relatively affordable process costing only a few thousand dollars has now become a steep barrier of about US $100,000 per applicant. While the change is aimed at reshaping immigration and employment patterns…
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: A Shockwave for Indian IT Firms & Global Skilled Talent
The U.S. tech industry has long depended on the H-1B visa program to fill critical skill gaps, particularly in software development, cloud computing, data science, and emerging technologies. In 2025, the dynamics shifted dramatically with a proposed $100,000 annual levy on each H-1B visa—a move that threatens to reshape the global IT talent market. Indian…
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India’s Russian Oil and Gas Imports in 2025: Exposing Double Standards by USA and EU
As of September 2025, Russia continues to be a significant global supplier of crude oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Despite ongoing sanctions and geopolitical tensions, several countries persist in importing Russian fossil fuels, often due to strategic energy needs or economic considerations. Countries Importing Russian Crude Oil 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇷…
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Hungary and Ukraine: How the 2025 Druzhba Pipeline Attacks Deepened Diplomatic Rift
In August 2025, a series of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes targeted the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk region, leading to significant disruptions in oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. This incident marked a significant escalation in tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, two countries with complex historical and geopolitical relations. The attacks not only…
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India’s Participation in Russia–Belarus War Games: Why It Has Alarmed NATO and the US
India’s foreign policy has long been characterised by strategic autonomy, balancing relationships with major powers on all sides. This approach has once again come into focus after India sent a military contingent to take part in joint war games hosted by Russia and Belarus. The exercise, featuring conventional as well as tactical nuclear drills, has…
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US May Remove 25% Penal Tariff on Indian Goods After November 30 – A Game Changer for Bilateral Trade
The long-standing tariff tension between India and the United States may finally see a breakthrough. According to senior government officials, the United States is likely to withdraw the 25% penal tariff imposed on Indian goods after November 30. At the same time, India may also reduce the reciprocal import duties levied on U.S. products from…
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Wealth Without Weapons? Why Rich Nations Must Strengthen Their Own Defence in a Changing World
For decades, a curious pattern has shaped global security: some of the world’s wealthiest nations — with trillions in GDP and cutting-edge industries — have deliberately kept their military spending low, relying instead on alliances or security partners. This model worked for a long time. But in 2025 and beyond, with power shifting across continents…
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India’s Strategic Calm: Why New Delhi Isn’t Alarmed by the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Defence Pact
In September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formally signed a mutual defence agreement that proclaims an attack on either nation would be treated as an attack on both. In policy circles, such a pact normally raises eyebrows — especially in neighbouring India. Yet New Delhi has remained conspicuously calm. Why? Because India’s confidence in its…
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Japan Backs India and China on Russian Oil Imports Amid Global Trade Tensions
In a significant turn in global energy diplomacy, Japan has expressed support for India and China regarding their continued imports of Russian oil, despite mounting pressure from the United States to impose secondary tariffs on these nations. This development highlights the complex balance between energy security, geopolitical strategy, and international trade regulations. Japan’s Stance on…