India, Sept. 23 -- Confusion on H1-B: While Washington has clarified that the fee targets only first-time applicants, doubts remain over travel, re-entry rules, and timing, fueling anxiety among professionals and businesses that depend on skilled Indian talent.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly-their first interaction since Washington slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last month. After the meeting he posted on X "Good to meet Secretary Rubio this morning in New York. Our conversation covered a range of bilateral and international issues of current concern Agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on ...