Amazon’s exception for Indians: H-1B delay relief for employees; reverses Andy Jassy’s 2025 move

Amazon is giving its India-based employees a temporary remote work pass until early March due to visa processing snags. But, there are strict rules: no coding, no big strategy talks, and definitely no chatting with customers. This shows how big tech companies are really feeling the pinch from H-1B visa backlogs, messing with their work … Read more

‘Second fiddle’ fantasy? Sorry, Beijing – US and India won’t settle for silver

A new narrative suggests China will lead, with the US and India vying for second. Analyst Keji Mao argues US “strategic altruism” towards India has ended due to American decline anxiety. However, the article counters that US decline is exaggerated, China’s economic rise faces headwinds, and India is forging an independent path, leading to a … Read more

India–US ties: Embassy shares key moments of 2025; eyes stronger year ahead

The US Embassy in India celebrated a year of robust bilateral ties, highlighting key moments like Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with President Trump and the signing of a major defense pact. Discussions also covered space collaboration and leadership exchanges, underscoring a commitment to strengthening the partnership despite global challenges. Both nations look forward to continued … Read more

How Meta’s highest-paid employee made its chief scientist do what he told Elon Musk he will ‘never’

Yann LeCun, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist, is departing after 12 years to launch a startup focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence. This move follows a reported shift in Meta’s AI priorities, with the company acquiring ScaleAI and appointing Alexandr Wang. LeCun’s new venture aims to develop AI systems with a deeper understanding of the physical world, … Read more

BJP shares video of brutal assault on woman in West Bengal; slams CM Mamata

BJP shared a video showing a woman and her family being brutally attacked with bamboo sticks in Uttar Bhangnamari village, Basanti block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The main accused named are Jalil Laskar, Munna Laskar, and Arif Laskar. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya, criticized the state government, claiming the attack reflects a failure of … Read more