Opt: ‘A huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows U.S. reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely to be most affected
A January 9, 2026 letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that the government is officially re-evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a post-graduation job benefit used by international students on F-1 visas,…
“Urges all parties to exercise restraint”: India comments on the situation in the Middle East as the United States and Israel attack Iran
New Delhi: India on Saturday expressed deep concern over the conflict in West Asia triggered by the early morning bombing of Iran by the US and Israel.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged that “dialogue and diplomatic means should…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s family: Get to know Iran’s supreme leader’s wives, children and grandchildren
United States and Israel Launched a new round of strikes against Iran, once again disrupting negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Sites linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were among those targeted in the Iranian capital…
ICE cancels Indian-origin student’s visa after traffic ticket dismissed, court says move illegal World News
A U.S. federal court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acted unlawfully when it revoked the visa status of an Indian-American student over a dismissed traffic ticket. The center of the case is Akshay PatelAn F-1 student had his…
Preliminary report on Baramati crash: poor visibility, operational deficiencies
Mumbai: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Saturday released its preliminary report on the fatal crash of a Learjet 45XR at Baramati on January 28, highlighting poor visibility, lack of basic meteorological facilities and operational…
‘Has World War III just begun?’: Escalating US-Iran conflict sparks social media panic
US and Israel launch attacks on Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump Confirmed that “major combat operations” are currently underway. Israel’s attack on Iran sparked debate and a wave of memes on social media, with many users…
Surrey: Jagdeep Singh, 24, wanted after Canada shooting: ‘Targeting South Asian community’
A man accused in two racketeering-related shootings in Surrey is now on the run and police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for him, CBC News reports.Jagdeep Singh, 24, is wanted by police in connection with two shootings at the same house on…
‘Kashmir willow has been a part of it’: Tendulkar praises J&K after Ranji win
Sachin Tendulkar praises Johnson & Johnson for winning Ranji Trophy (Image: PTI) New Delhi: Cricket fraternity comes together to celebrate Jammu & KashmirWith an influx of legends and managers, the historic Ranji Trophy was won for the first…
Evening News Report: Tensions boil over in Middle East after US-Israeli attack on Iran; Tehran attacks US bases in region More
iranian revolutionary guard They said they had launched missile attacks on Israeli and American bases and that the operation would continue until the enemy was “completely defeated.” Witnesses said thick smoke appeared in central Tehran,…
See flights suspended, airports and airspace closed during attacks in Iran; here’s what travelers need to know
U.S. and Israel launch attacks on Iran, leading to significant escalation of tensions middle East. This coordinated military action resulted in widespread groundings and airspace closures across the region. washington Iran said the joint operation was…