USCIS has detailed its $100,000 visa fee, requiring payment via a new portal for applicants to proceed. Notably, existing visa holders like F-1 students and L-1 professionals are exempt from this surcharge when changing status to H-1B. Exceptions are extremely rare, requiring Homeland Security’s discretion for national interest cases.
USCIS has detailed its $100,000 visa fee, requiring payment via a new portal for applicants to proceed. Notably, existing visa holders like F-1 students and L-1 professionals are exempt from this surcharge when changing status to H-1B. Exceptions are extremely rare, requiring Homeland Security’s discretion for national interest cases.
Tensions escalated in Bigg Boss Kannada 12’s fourth week as Rakshitha nominated Rashika, citing her dependence on others. Rashika defended herself, leading to a heated exchange about earning respect. Another contestant, dubbed the ‘gilli actor,’ also faced multiple nominations, highlighting housemate friction.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee and her husband Shanawaz Shaikh celebrated their son Joy’s first Diwali, sharing heartwarming pictures of the occasion. The actress expressed her joy, stating their hearts glowed brighter than the diyas. Fans showered the family with warm wishes and compliments on social media.
The legendary Asrani, renowned for his memorable portrayal of the authoritative jailer in the classic film ‘Sholay,’ has sadly passed away at the age of 84. Director Ramesh Sippy shared his heartfelt memories of Asrani, mentioning that the dictatorial role suited him perfectly.
Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have joined the United States’ bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. This joint CONCACAF effort aims to deliver the most impactful tournament in history, building on surging interest in women’s football. The bid will be submitted to FIFA next month for approval in April 2026.
President Trump expressed optimism for a fair trade deal with China, despite his trade official accusing Beijing of “economic coercion.” Trump highlighted his strong relationship with President Xi and upcoming meetings, while also warning of significant trouble for China if trade falters. The US also signed a critical minerals agreement with Australia to counter China’s…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’ has arrived, earning early praise for its blend of humor, thrills, and folklore. Audiences are calling it a ‘perfect Diwali watch’ and a ‘total crowd-pleaser,’ with special mentions for Rashmika’s natural performance and Ayushmann’s comedic and scary balancing act. The film is poised for a strong box office run…
Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, known as Asrani, died in Mumbai on October 20, 2025. He was 84. Asrani was admitted to hospital for breathing problems. He appeared in over 300 films. His role as the jailer in Sholay was iconic. Many actors and fans paid tribute online. His funeral took place in Mumbai.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni faced strong criticism from NCP and Shiv Sena for protesting and ‘purifying’ Shaniwarwada after Muslim women offered namaz. The NCP demanded a police case against her, alleging she disturbed communal harmony. The incident led to police deployment at the historic site.
