The Indian government has voiced concerns over the US decision to increase H-1B visa fees to $100,000 annually, foreseeing potential disruptions for Indian professionals and their families. This move, effective September 21, 2025, is defended by US officials as a measure to curb program abuse and generate revenue, but it raises worries about its impact on talent mobility and the competitiveness of the US technology sector.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Mathura for allegedly threatening to kill Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on a social media video over an alleged land dispute.

The Adivasi Kurmi Samaj has called for an indefinite rail and road blockade in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha.