Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day 2025 Red Fort address to underline India’s drive for self-reliance, including in space. He said the country is working toward building its own space station and highlighted the role of more than 300 local startups powering India’s space sector as India pushes toward Viksit Bharat.
Trump era curbs are making H-1B pathways more expensive, and India’s elite tech circles are quietly rethinking the default move to the US. With domestic hiring prospects improving and startups thriving, more IIT graduates are choosing local careers over paying higher visa costs, signaling confidence that India’s own growth can power top talent.
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