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Aug 26, 2026

Nepal Floods: 626 Dead, Nearly 3,000 Missing as Bad Weather Hinders Rescue Efforts

Nepal’s flash-flood death toll has risen to 626, with 2,426 people missing in Nepal and nearly 3,000 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Bad weather is hampering rescue work as Kathmandu seeks technical help and prepares for a multibillion-dollar recovery.

Aug 26, 2026

US Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee: What It Could Mean for Indian Tech Workers and Companies

The US has proposed a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. Here is what the proposal actually changes, who would pay it, why Indian tech firms are concerned and what happens next.