US Cuts Work Permit Validity to 18 Months for Immigrants
The Trump administration reduces work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for refugees & asylum seekers. New USCIS rule aims for stricter vetting. Details inside.
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Afghan Refugee Detained in Varanasi, No Threat Found
Peer Badshah, an Afghan refugee from Nagpur, was briefly held in Varanasi due to suspicious movement. Police confirmed he is mentally unstable with no ill intent. Read the full story.
Gujarat Nursing Seats: 50% Vacant After Deadline
Alarming vacancies in Gujarat's paramedical courses, with over 22,000 nursing seats unfilled. Explore the causes and implications of this major enrollment crisis. Read the full analysis.
Tharoor: India Lacks National Security Strategy
Shashi Tharoor warns India's 'diplomatic allergy' to a clear National Security Strategy leaves it vulnerable against China, Pakistan. He criticizes both UPA and NDA for inaction. Read why experts say this ambiguity is costly.
Karnataka Launches 474 KPS Magnet Schools to Boost Enrollment
Karnataka's education department is upgrading 474 government schools to KPS magnet schools, offering LKG to UG on one campus to reverse a 19% enrollment decline. Learn about the new single-campus model.
Trump tells Somalis in US to 'go back', vows to end refugee influx
Donald Trump tells Somali immigrants at a rally to 'go back' and fix their homeland, pledging to halt refugee resettlement if re-elected. Read the full story.
Afghan Refugee Pleads Not Guilty in US Guard Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, pleads not guilty to shooting two US National Guard members in Seattle. The incident raises security concerns. Read the full details.
SC on Rohingya Plea: 'Red Carpet for Intruders?'
Supreme Court hears habeas corpus plea on Rohingya disappearance, questions illegal entry status. CJI asks if 'intruders' deserve a red carpet welcome. Read the full debate.
Uganda restricts refugee entry as US aid declines
Uganda joins Egypt and Kenya in tightening refugee policies due to funding shortages. Learn how aid cuts are impacting vulnerable populations across Africa.
Indian Student Enrollment in US Drops 17%, Costs $1B
New international student enrollment at US colleges fell 17% in Fall 2025, potentially costing $1 billion. Indian students among hardest hit by visa restrictions.
DC Shooting Suspect Radicalised in US: Noem
Kristi Noem claims the DC National Guard shooter was radicalised after US entry. The case ignites a firestorm over Biden's Afghan refugee vetting. Read more.
DMK Wins Voter Registration Deadline Extension
DMK secures deadline extension for Special Intensive Revision voter enrollment to December 11. Learn how political pressure and technical issues led to ECI's decision and what it means for Tamil Nadu voters.
Immigration Fears Cause US School Enrollment Decline
US schools witness 4% enrollment drop as immigration enforcement creates uncertainty. LAUSD loses 7,000+ students, affecting newcomer education programs nationwide.
300+ Migrant Deaths in Malaysian Detention Since 2020
Shocking report reveals 300+ migrant deaths in Malaysian custody since 2020. Rights groups demand accountability over detention conditions and medical neglect. Read full investigation.
Agra's Final Voter Form Collection Drive Before Dec 4
Agra launches special door-to-door campaign to collect voter forms before December 4 deadline. BLOs to visit households on Sunday with 1,600 extra staff deployed. Ensure your name appears in electoral roll.
Afghan Refugee Faces Death Penalty in DC Ambush Case
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee in Washington State, carried out a premeditated attack in DC. Neighbors reveal his quiet family life as prosecutors seek death penalty. Read full investigation.
Trump Targets Ilhan Omar Amid Immigration Crackdown
Donald Trump escalates rhetoric against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, reviving debunked claims and proposing a permanent ban on migration from third world countries.
Couple faces heat after refugee they hosted shoots guards
Stanley and Valerie Creighton face criticism after Afghan refugee they sponsored shot DC National Guard members. The couple had hosted Rahmanullah Lakanwal's family in their $2.7 million home.
Soldier Sarah Beckstrom, 20, Killed in Terror Attack
West Virginia National Guard's Sarah Beckstrom, 20, dies in a terror attack. Her father's heartbreaking message and President Trump's tribute highlight the tragedy. Read more.
Trump Targets Refugees After National Guard Shooting
Donald Trump and Republicans criticize refugee policies after Afghan refugee identified in National Guard shooting incident. Read latest developments and political reactions.
US Halts Afghan Immigration, Adds Checks for 19 High-Risk Countries
The Biden administration suspends Afghanistan's P-2 refugee program and implements stricter screening for nationals from 19 high-risk countries. Learn how this impacts global immigration policies.
Trump Halts Afghan Immigration After Shooting
US administration speeds up asylum reviews after DC shooting suspect identified as Afghan refugee. 235,000 Green Cards halted. Read full details.
DC Terror Attack: Trump Wants Afghan Refugees Sent Back
Shocking terror attack near White House by Afghan evacuee triggers lockdown, political blame game, and demands for refugee policy review. Read latest developments.
Afghan refugee's violent turn shocks US immigration system
Rahmatullah Lakanwal's journey from US contractor to Thanksgiving eve shooter exposes deep flaws in Afghan refugee vetting process. Read the full investigation.
Kerala SIR 2.0: 99% Forms Distributed, EC Tells SC
Election Commission reveals 99% enumeration forms distributed in Kerala for SIR 2.0, assures Supreme Court of smooth coordination with state election body. Read the latest updates.
Bengal BLOs' race against electoral roll deadline
Follow two school teacher BLOs in Kolkata as they navigate voter apathy, technical glitches and massive paperwork to complete West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision by December 4 deadline.
Kerala BLO removed for obscene display during voter enrollment
A booth-level officer in Kerala's Malappuram district was removed from duty after allegedly lifting his mundu during voter form collection. District collector takes action after video surfaces.
US Freezes 235K Refugee Green Cards, Faces Backlash
Trump administration freezes 235,000 green cards for refugees from war-torn nations. Humanitarian groups call the move unprecedented and cruel. Details inside.
US Halts Green Cards for 235,000 Biden-Era Refugees
Trump administration orders re-interview of 235,000 refugees admitted under Biden, delaying Green Cards. Critics call the move 'unspeakably cruel' while officials cite security concerns.
US 5% Country Cap Worries Indian Students for January Intake
Indian students face unprecedented competition as US caps international undergraduate enrollment at 5% per country. Education consultants reveal only 10% of usual applicants are applying.
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