A wave of student visa revocations at universities across the U.S. has left hundreds of international students in limbo, with Texas institutions such as the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), University of North Texas (UNT), Texas A&M, and UT Austin among those affected. School officials are scrambling to support affected students while seeking clarity from federal authorities regarding the reasoning behind these abrupt visa terminations. Although the exact cause of the revoca

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A growing wave of visa cancellations is sweeping through international student communities in the United States, raising alarm among students, universities, and civil rights advocates. According to a report by the Associated Press, international students—especially those from India—are facing heightened scrutiny, with some losing their student visas over issues as minor as traffic violations or social media activity. In a troubling shift, several top US universities including Harvard

In a move that has stirred significant concern among global policymakers, US President Donald Trump took aim at India’s high tariffs on American goods during a recent press conference. Speaking on the matter, Trump expressed frustration over the tariffs imposed on US agricultural products, specifically highlighting the fact that India has a 100% tariff on American agricultural goods. This, according to the President, makes it “virtually impossible” for American products to b

This month, a University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking significant concern and protests among students and faculty. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting the student's involvement in campus protests, federal officials confirmed that the detention was related to a prior criminal history, specifically a DUI arrest, and the subsequent revocation of the student's visa by the U.S. Department of State. The Department of Ho

Washington: As anticipation builds over US President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff announcement, the White House has confirmed there will be no exemptions in the new wave of reciprocal tariffs. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made it clear that these tariffs are aimed at putting an end to what the administration calls decades of "unfair trade practices" against American exporters. President Trump has

Indian students studying in the United States have been reminded of the importance of adhering to local laws by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This warning comes after two high-profile incidents involving Indian nationals that raised concerns about visa violations and political activity, with one individual being detained and another reportedly self-deporting. The cases in question involved accusations of support for Hamas, and the incidents hav

In a major immigration reform move, US President Donald Trump has proposed a new visa scheme that offers a 'gold card' residency permit to foreigners willing to invest $5 million in the United States. This initiative aims to attract “brilliant, hardworking, job-creating people” while generating significant government revenue to balance the federal budget. Described as “like the green car

IIT Guwahati has recently implemented a series of initiatives aimed at improving student mental health and addressing concerns following recent student deaths. The measures focus on easing the transition for new students, strengthening peer support networks, and ensuring access to mental health services. These efforts aim to create a healthier, more supportive academic environment for students. The decision to introduce these initiatives comes in response to student protests last semester fol

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International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for women's rights, gender equality, and overall well-being. While the day is widely recognized for highlighting social, economic, and political issues, it also plays a crucial role in bringing attention to women's health challenges worldwide. Among the most pressing concerns is the rising prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases and nutritional deficiencies, particularly anaemia, which affects millions o

International Women's Day is an annual global event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women across various sectors while advocating for gender equality, social justice, and women's empowerment. Observed on March 8 each year, the day brings attention to key issues that impact women worldwide, including workplace equality, legal rights, access to education, and social inclusion. In 2025, the event holds additional significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing D

A common question among newlyweds and couples planning their future is whether marriage has any effect on their credit score. The simple answer is no—getting married does not directly impact your credit score. Credit bureaus like CIBIL, Experian, and Equifax do not track or record marital status when calculating individual credit scores.However, while marriage itself doesn’t influence credit scores, the financial decisions you make as a couple can have a significant impact. When y

Canada has tightened its immigration and visa policies, affecting thousands of Indian students, workers, and temporary residents. Since the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations came into effect on January 31, 2025, reports indicate a rise in study permit revocations, visa scrutiny, and stricter departure enforcement.The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has projected that 7,000 study permits could be revoked this year, impacting more than 4.27 lakh Indian stud

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The family of Indian student Nilam Shinde, who is in a coma in the US following a tragic accident, has made an urgent appeal to the Indian government for a visa to be by her side.Nilam, 35, a Master of Science student, suffered severe fractures and head injuries after being hit by a four-wheeler in California on February 14. Her family in Satara, Maharashtra, learned about the accident two days later and has been struggling to secure a US visa since February 16. Vis

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On Monday morning, a bomb threat letter was discovered aboard a Jeddah-Ahmedabad international flight at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Patel International Airport. The threat letter, which was found by cleaning staff under a seat after all passengers had disembarked, caused immediate alarm. Local police, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and other security agencies, launched an investig

Vijay Mallya, the fugitive liquor baron, has approached the Karnataka High Court, claiming that banks have recovered the "principal debt amount multiple times over" in the Kingfisher Airlines loan default case. In his petition, Mallya has sought directions from the banks to provide a statement of the recovered amount.Justice R Devdas issued notices to 10 banks, including State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB), a recovery official, and an asset reconstruction compan

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