In a bid to strengthen ties with the United States and secure legal immigration pathways, the Indian government is set to repatriate around 18,000 undocumented Indian immigrants residing in the U.S. This move aims to address concerns raised by the U.S. administration while safeguarding crucial visa programs, including the H-1B visa, which plays a pivotal Read More…
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a remarkable political comeback. In a powerful inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol, he declared, “The golden age of America begins right now,” promising a new era of prosperity and strength for the nation. Trump’s victory in the November 2024 election Read More…
In a concerning trend, around 20,000 Indian students were among nearly 50,000 international students who failed to comply with their Canadian study permits in 2024, as revealed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These “no-show” students, who did not attend their assigned educational institutions, accounted for 5.4% of the Indian student population tracked by Read More…
Los Angeles is grappling with catastrophic wildfires that have claimed at least 10 lives and destroyed thousands of structures. The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, the most severe blazes, have scorched over 30,000 acres, leaving a trail of destruction. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned that powerful winds could worsen the situation, accelerating Read More…
Apple Inc. has reportedly terminated several employees of Indian origin in the U.S. for allegedly exploiting the company’s corporate matching grants program. The program, which matches employee charitable donations to qualifying organizations, is at the center of a growing controversy. The affected employees are accused of collaborating with certain charitable organizations, including the Telugu Association Read More…
In a significant demographic shift, South Korea recorded a rise in its birthrate for the first time in nine years, with 242,334 newborns in 2024—marking a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this encouraging sign, the nation continues to face a natural population decline, as deaths rose by 1.93% to 360,757, resulting in Read More…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to celebrate Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS), bringing holiday cheer to space. Ahead of the celebrations, Williams and fellow astronaut Don Pettit posed for a cheerful selfie, donning festive Santa hats, as they prepared to mark the occasion in orbit. This lighthearted photo, shared by NASA, captures Read More…
NASA has postponed the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS) to Spring 2025 due to ongoing spacecraft issues. The pair, who traveled to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner in June 2024, were originally scheduled for a shorter mission. This delay comes as NASA and Boeing address technical Read More…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been crowned Europe’s most powerful person in Politico’s annual ranking. Known for her bold leadership, Meloni’s influence has soared due to her strong stances on migration, energy security, and geopolitics. As Italy’s first female prime minister, she has adeptly shaped European discourse and cemented her country’s role in EU Read More…
Dubai has recently implemented stricter visa rules that could affect Indian tourists, especially during the busy Dubai Shopping Festival season. A key change is the mandatory submission of confirmed return flight tickets when applying for a tourist visa. This new rule ensures that visitors show a clear intention to leave Dubai after their trip, a Read More…