The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that a sole proprietorship is not eligible to file a petition for an L1 foreign worker’s visa. The USCIS stated that a sole proprietorship does not exist as a separate legal entity from its owner. However, the policy does distinguish a sole proprietor from a self-incorporated...
Read MoreThe duty drawback rates on gold and silver have been revised and increased by the Union ministry of finance. The rate for gold has been raised from Rs 431.1 to Rs 704.1 per gram, while the rate for silver has been increased from Rs 4,105.6 to Rs 8,949 per kg. This revision will benefit...
Read MoreAccording to a UN report, out of the 493,000 women and girls displaced by violence in Gaza, there are estimated to be around 900 new widows. The report also states that over 1 million people, almost half of Gaza’s total population, have been displaced, and civilian infrastructure has been significantly damaged. The study highlights...
Read MoreA-list Hollywood celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Joaquin Phoenix, Ramy Youssef and Andrew Garfield penned a letter to US President Joe Biden on Friday, urging him to call for a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas. “We urge your administration, and all world leaders, to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and...
Read MoreAs the actors strike enters its 100th day, strikers are hopeful for a favourable deal from studios after talks collapsed. A proposal by A-list Hollywood actors to contribute $150 million to the SAG-AFTRA union was welcomed by striking actors. However, the financial toll is taking its toll on performers, who are having to make...
Read MoreThe Western Railway has announced its first express train between Veraval and Bandra Terminus, which will run parallel to the busy Ashram Road in Ahmedabad. The train will pass through various parts of the city, potentially causing heavy traffic snarls at railway crossings. The train timings have been planned to minimize impact on vehicular...
Read MoreThe spotted lanternfly, a native insect from Asia, is attacking plants and trees in the United States, causing significant damage to the agricultural sector. Despite efforts to contain its spread, the insect has been difficult to control due to its ability to hitchhike on various objects, including tree bark and outdoor equipment. The lanternfly...
Read MoreFour accused in a kidnapping and murder case were acquitted by a court in Thane, Maharashtra. The judge stated that the investigation was not carried out properly and due to lack of efforts by the investigation officers, the accused had to be acquitted. However, the four were convicted in a separate case. The accused...
Read MoreThe family of murder victim Yash Shah is demanding that the state and police appeal in higher courts to ensure the accused are hanged. Yash’s parents are disappointed that the four accused were acquitted and are concerned that they may harm others if released. Yash’s father, who is physically challenged, has closed his tailoring...
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