US H-1B visa cap 2027 shifts to wage weighted selection: What you need to know and who benefits most

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will open registration for the 2027 US H-1B visa cap with a new wage weighted selection model. Employers must register beneficiaries online, pay a $215 fee, and await selection results by March 31. Higher wage roles will receive greater selection weight, reducing odds for Wage Level I submissions. The statutory cap remains unchanged, while fees and employer behaviour may influence final outcomes under updated Department of Homeland Security rules.

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California on the brink: Teachers prepare statewide strike over pay, overcrowding, and special education crisis

California could soon see widespread teacher strikes as educators across major districts prepare to protest low pay, strained working conditions, and shortages in special education staffing. With overwhelming strike approvals in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento, teachers say years of overcrowded classrooms and limited resources have pushed them to act, even as students and families brace for disruption.

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AI plan collides with funding reality as budget halves outlay

The budget decision to halve allocation for the IndiaAI Mission to Rs 1,000 crore in 2026-27 from Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal year has raised concerns over the country’s AI push, even as officials said it’s part of a deliberate strategy. Experts said building meaningful artificial intelligence capacity will require significantly higher and more sustained public investment, and warned that India risks falling behind in the global AI race if government funding does not scale up.

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NYC schools are rolling out new AI restrictions: What parents, teachers and officials are arguing about

New York City is preparing to release new rules on artificial intelligence in public schools as parents, teachers and officials clash over privacy, transparency and classroom use. Education leaders say the guidance will set clearer limits and allow parent feedback, following criticism over inconsistent policies and data risks. Parents have raised concerns about voice recording tools, while oversight panel members have questioned contracts. Officials say safeguards are coming alongside cautious optimism about AI’s potential.

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America’s second shift: Side hustles replace pay raises as workers chase stability

America’s side hustle economy is no longer a temporary fix—it has become a financial lifeline. A MyPerfectResume survey shows 72% of US workers now rely on secondary income as rising living costs reshape earning habits. With many planning to sustain or expand side work, diversified income is fast replacing traditional raises as workers seek stability amid economic uncertainty.

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Union Budget 2026 special

Happy Monday! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive year, with an emphasis on economic growth, job creation and a major boost to manufacturing. Here are the big announcements and their impact on the tech and startup sector.

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Building India’s growth through MSMEs and technology: Vidit Aatrey

Vidit Aatrey, founder and CEO of Meesho, said that the Budget reflects a quiet but important shift in India’s growth story, one that backs MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and manufacturers with patient capital and modern infrastructure.

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