India Tech Jobs Shift
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The United Arab Emirates reports that a proposed H-1B visa fee hike in the US could accelerate the outsourcing of tech jobs to India. Meanwhile, India's food industry is fighting against proposed mandatory red labels for high-sugar and high-color products. Separately, India's competition watchdog is investigating major fragrance companies for alleged price collusion.
H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India: Economist
- A proposed additional fee of over $100,000 on H-1B visa petitions could accelerate the outsourcing of US tech jobs to India. - Economist Santosh Mehrotra suggests companies may use Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India to access talent without relocating workers. - This potential fee hike aims to curb the shift of technology work from the US to India.
Pressure in India-Pakistan match is unmatched: Kaur ahead of Asia Cup
- India's women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges the unique pressure of matches against Pakistan. - Kaur stated that the pressure in India-Pakistan encounters is unmatched by any other …
Food industry fights against India using red labels for high sugar, coloured items
- India proposed mandatory red labels on high-sugar and high-color food and drink products. - The food industry, including major international companies, lobbied against the proposed labeling rules. -…
India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion since 2024
- India's competition watchdog is investigating major fragrance companies for alleged price collusion. - The investigation reportedly began in 2024 and focuses on potential anti-competitive practices.…
