1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period...

 1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must register beneficiaries online and pay a $215 fee for each entry. Selection notices are expected by March 31, 2026.

https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/h-1b-fy27-visa-registration-begins-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-for-select-employers/amp_articleshow/127832419.cms

2.Income Tax Changes: Expectations were sky-high from Budget 2026 when it came to income tax slabs, standard deduction, and relief under the new tax regime. Many salaried taxpayers and middle-class families were hoping for tweaks in tax rates or fresh deductions under both the old tax regime and new tax regime. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a different route.

https://www.financialexpress.com/money/10-big-income-tax-changes-in-budget-new-itr-filing-deadline-200-pc-penalty-on-misreporting-income-and-more-4127024/lite/

3.A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district early Monday (February 2, 2026), officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35 a.m., they said, adding that the Pattan area was the epicenter.There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far, the officials said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-kashmir-earthquake-february-2-2026/article70581401.ece

4.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to set up five hubs for medical tourism and a Rs 10,000-crore outlay for Biopharma Shakti programme over the next five years.Presenting the Union Budget, she said, "I propose to launch a scheme to support states in establishing five regional medical hubs."

https://m.greaterkashmir.com/article/fm-proposes-5-medical-tourism-hubs/474767/amp

5.The Union Budget 2026 has positioned tourism, hospitality and connectivity as central to India’s economic and employment strategy, with a series of measures aimed at building skills, improving access and strengthening destination-led growth across the country.A key announcement in the Budget is the proposal to upgrade the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology into a National Institute of Hospitality, a move intended to bridge the long-standing gap between academia and industry.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/budget-2026-puts-tourism-hospitality-at-growth-core-industry-experts/