December 23, 2025

Union Govt to Review Titanium Dioxide Import Duty to Rescue KMML

The Union government will review and possibly increase import duties on titanium dioxide after MPs met finance and commerce ministers. This aims to protect KMML from cheap Chinese imports and strengthen India's only advanced titanium dioxide maker.

December 23, 2025

Indian-origin CEO Vijay Thirumalai slams brutal H-1B visa delays stranding Indians in India

Thousands of Indians on H-1B visas are stuck in India as their US visa appointments have been delayed by months. Indian-origin CEO Vijay Thirumalai calls the mocking of their plight 'brutal' and urges H-1B holders to aim for Green Cards amid worsening immigration.

December 23, 2025

Bolsonaro Supporters Boycott Havaianas Flip-Flops Over Political Ad Featuring Actress Fernanda Torres

Brazil’s Bolsonaro supporters boycott iconic Havaianas flip-flops after actress Fernanda Torres's ad drew political backlash. Eduardo Bolsonaro calls for a ban, saying the brand chose a ‘leftwing’ face. The boycott wiped £20m off Havaianas’ market value on day one.

December 23, 2025

Centre Allows Mysuru Tobacco Farmers to Sell Surplus Crop via Official Auctions

Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar says the Centre has approved registered tobacco growers to sell excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco through authorised auctions. This move eases restrictions and helps about 10,000 farmers facing distress due to crop sale issues.

December 23, 2025

US Plans Wage-Based H-1B Visa Lottery; Experts Question Skill Priority

The US is shifting to a wage-based H-1B lottery giving more chances to higher wage workers. But immigration expert Jeremy Neufeld warns seniority—not skill—still dominates the process.