India News Live Updates, 9 October 2026: Markets brace for impact as US suspends IT majors from green card programme

On October 9, 2026, Indian IT firms faced a significant setback as the United States announced the suspension of the green card programme for skilled foreign workers. Major companies such as Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe were affected by this decision. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, poses a major challenge for Indian professionals seeking employment at these prominent US-based tech organizations.

The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog provides continuous updates on the latest developments throughout the day, keeping readers informed of the evolving situation. Today, five assembly and one Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will witness crucial elections, with results expected to showcase the performance of the BJP, Congress, and regional parties.

As protests against the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi continue, the police have taken extensive security measures, including the deployment of 23,000 Central forces personnel, the presence of five all-women paramilitary companies, the closure of liquor vendors for two days, and the restriction of hotel room bookings in central Delhi.

Additionally, opposition parties and civil society groups have called for a protest in the capital on October 10.