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Karnataka's IT Minister expressed concerns over US visa policy changes affecting Indian tech firms while noting potential growth in domestic R&D. Meanwhile, Mangaluru International Airport is expanding its winter flight schedule, and NIMHANS is launching a mental health course for students.
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These updates reflect the intersection of international labor policy, regional aviation growth, and public health initiatives in India.
The Donald Trump administration’s suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for major IT outsourcing companies could pose challenges for Indian technology firms operating in the United States, but may also accelerate India’s emergence as a global hub for research, product development, and artificial intelligence, IT Minister Priyank Kharge said.
In a post on X, the Minister said the move could have ‘complex and potentially far-reaching’ consequences for India’s technology industry. For Indian IT services companies, the Minister said, the developments could translate into higher operating costs in the US, difficulties in retaining experienced professionals, and reduced flexibility in moving Indian employees to client locations.
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