22 Mar, 2026
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US Proposes Tax on Outsourcing: Potential Double Blow for Indian IT Industry

US Proposes Tax on Outsourcing: Potential Double Blow for Indian IT Industry Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed The Indian IT sector, already reeling from the recent $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee, may face another setback as the United States considers imposing a new tax on outsourcing. Under the proposed “HIRE Act”, American companies that outsource […]

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H-1B Visa Becomes the World’s Costliest Deal, Raising Concerns for Indian IT Industry

H-1B Visa Becomes the World’s Costliest Deal, Raising Concerns for Indian IT Industry Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  New Delhi: The H-1B visa — a lifeline for thousands of Indian engineers working in the United States — has now turned into the world’s most expensive deal, sparking alarm across the technology sector. Indian IT giants […]

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act Comes Into Effect, Strengthening Citizens’ Data Rights in India

Digital Personal Data Protection Act Comes Into Effect, Strengthening Citizens’ Data Rights in India Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  New Delhi: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act has officially come into effect, marking a major milestone in India’s digital governance framework. The legislation aims to safeguard citizens’ personal information, regulate how companies and government […]

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ThumbPay: India’s First Biometric UPI Payment Device Launched

ThumbPay: India’s First Biometric UPI Payment Device Launched Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  Gurugram-based IoT startup Proxgy has unveiled ThumbPay, a first-of-its-kind biometric payment device that allows users to make UPI transactions using just their thumb impression. The device leverages Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication and links it directly with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), eliminating the […]

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind” became an example of humanity in the midst of disaster

Met with the family of the deceased; Jamiat will bear responsibility for the education of the deceased’s children Report: Amaanullah Usmani Dehradun – While the recent devastating disaster in Uttarakhand disrupted normal life, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Uttarakhand once again proved that humanity’s greatest strength in times of disaster is empathy and help. On Wednesday, a Jamiat […]

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UIDAI to Launch Aadhaar App with Live Facial Recognition: What It Means for Users

UIDAI to Launch Aadhaar App with Live Facial Recognition: What It Means for Users Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to roll out a new Aadhaar mobile app by December 2025, introducing a “live facial recognition” feature that allows users to update their mobile numbers without visiting […]

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67% of Engineers Say AI Is Transforming Their Jobs; 85% Turn to Upskilling for Survival

67% of Engineers Say AI Is Transforming Their Jobs; 85% Turn to Upskilling for Survival Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  New Delhi, Sept 14, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping India’s engineering workforce, with a majority of professionals acknowledging that their roles are undergoing dramatic changes. According to a new survey conducted by Great […]