US President Trump orders hike in H-1B visa fee to $100,000 per year; India shows serious concern

STC EDITORIAL DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Giving a new twist to relations with India, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 per year from the current level rating from from $2,000 to $5,000 per application. By virtue of this proclamation, the fee will amount to $300,000…

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Not afraid of opposition politics; my duty is to bring J&K out of mess: Omar Abdullah

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed his resolve to rebuild the Union Territory and revive its tourism sector. He also said that he won’t get derailed due to opposition politics.Addressing media, Omar said, “Opposition will always oppose, but I am not afraid. My work will…

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Udhampur Encounter; High alert sounded along Jammu-Srinagar highway, security tightened

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKJAMMU, SEPTEMBER 20 (STC): Authorities today sounded high alert on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and beefed up security measures in Udhampur district, especially along the highway, after an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Seoj Dhar area, reports said.Reportedly, the Seoj Dhar region, located on the Doda-Udhampur border, was…

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SHO Police Station Channi Himmat among three police officers suspended

STC NEWS DESKJAMMU, SEPTEMBER 19 (STC):Three police officers, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Channi Himmat in Jammu have by placed under suspension by the Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters Jammu.According to Order No. 781 of 2025, Inspector Deepak Pathaina (SHO Channi Himmat), PSI Wasim Bhatti (PP Sainik Colony), and PSI Rohit…

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