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India Reacts to US H-1B Visa Fee Hike; PM Modi Champions Self-Reliance

September 21, 2025

The United States' decision to impose a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications has elicited a strong response from India, with the Ministry of External Affairs expressing concerns about "humanitarian consequences" and the Indian tech industry body Nasscom warning of disruptions to business. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the critical importance of 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance), asserting that dependence on other nations is India's principal adversary.

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India Reacts to US H-1B Visa Fee Hike; PM Modi Champions Self-Reliance

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What is the new annual fee imposed by the US administration on H-1B worker visa applications, as stated in the article?

According to the White House official's clarification, the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to which category of applicants?

Which Indian industry body expressed concerns over the H-1B visa fee hike, specifically mentioning disruption to business continuity for onshore projects?

What percentage of approved H-1B visa applicants did India account for last year, making it the largest beneficiary?

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned of what specific consequences due to the US H-1B visa fee hike?

Which political party in India labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "weak PM" in light of the H-1B visa fee hike?

What is the initial duration for which H-1B visas are granted, and for how long can they typically be extended?

Nasscom specifically highlighted concerns over the rapid implementation timeline of the H-1B visa fee hike. What deadline did they mention as creating considerable uncertainty?

During the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, PM Narendra Modi reiterated his strong call for what policy, emphasizing self-reliance?

According to PM Modi's statement at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, what did he assert as India's "only enemy"?

In which city and state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event?

PM Modi emphasized the need for India to produce everything domestically, specifying "from (semiconductor) chips to _____".

Approximately 50 years ago, what percentage of India's trade was conducted through India-made ships, a figure that has now significantly reduced?

What "historic decision" has the Indian government taken to strengthen its maritime sector, as mentioned by PM Modi in the article?

India Reacts to US H-1B Visa Fee Hike; PM Modi Champions Self-Reliance

Your Score: 0 / 0

What is the new annual fee imposed by the US administration on H-1B worker visa applications, as stated in the article?

According to the White House official's clarification, the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to which category of applicants?

Which Indian industry body expressed concerns over the H-1B visa fee hike, specifically mentioning disruption to business continuity for onshore projects?

What percentage of approved H-1B visa applicants did India account for last year, making it the largest beneficiary?

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned of what specific consequences due to the US H-1B visa fee hike?

Which political party in India labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "weak PM" in light of the H-1B visa fee hike?

What is the initial duration for which H-1B visas are granted, and for how long can they typically be extended?

Nasscom specifically highlighted concerns over the rapid implementation timeline of the H-1B visa fee hike. What deadline did they mention as creating considerable uncertainty?

During the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, PM Narendra Modi reiterated his strong call for what policy, emphasizing self-reliance?

According to PM Modi's statement at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, what did he assert as India's "only enemy"?

In which city and state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event?

PM Modi emphasized the need for India to produce everything domestically, specifying "from (semiconductor) chips to _____".

Approximately 50 years ago, what percentage of India's trade was conducted through India-made ships, a figure that has now significantly reduced?

What "historic decision" has the Indian government taken to strengthen its maritime sector, as mentioned by PM Modi in the article?

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