H-1B Visa Holders in Texas Face Crackdown Over Illegal Home Kitchen Businesses

February 14, 2026

H-1B Visa Holders in Texas Face Crackdown Over Illegal Home Kitchen Businesses

H-1B visa holders in Texas are being accused of running illegal home kitchen catering businesses. US law strictly forbids side hustles for these visa holders. Local rules also ban hot meal catering from home kitchens unless properly licensed.

Sebi Clears IPOs of Premier Industrial, Duroflex, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition, Om Power Transmission

February 14, 2026

Sebi Clears IPOs of Premier Industrial, Duroflex, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition, Om Power Transmission

Sebi has approved IPO observation letters for five companies. Premier Industrial, Duroflex, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition and Om Power Transmission will soon hit the market with fresh issues and offers for sale.

US Lifts Sanctions, Lets Oil Majors Restart Venezuela Projects

February 14, 2026

US Lifts Sanctions, Lets Oil Majors Restart Venezuela Projects

The US has eased sanctions, letting Chevron, Shell, and others resume oil operations in Venezuela. Firms can negotiate new contracts but must follow strict rules.

DGCA Fines Air India ₹1 Crore for Flying Airbus A320 Neo Without Valid Airworthiness Certification

February 13, 2026

DGCA Fines Air India ₹1 Crore for Flying Airbus A320 Neo Without Valid Airworthiness Certification

The DGCA has slapped a ₹1 crore fine on Air India for flying an Airbus A320 Neo without proper airworthiness certification on eight routes. The airline reported the issue voluntarily and has fixed the gaps, says Air India.

Supreme Court Rules Telecom Spectrum Not Owned by Service Providers; Excludes Spectrum from Insolvency Assets

February 13, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Telecom Spectrum Not Owned by Service Providers; Excludes Spectrum from Insolvency Assets

The Supreme Court clarified that telecom firms do not own spectrum and it cannot be treated as an asset under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Spectrum belongs to the public, held by the government. This stops telecom providers from selling spectrum to pay debts during insolvency.