The US Department of Education has finalised a new accountability framework for all colleges, tying federal aid to student earnings. Learn how this impacts Indian students and global higher education.
USCIS announces increased premium processing fees for H-1B, L-1, OPT, and green card applications effective March 1. Indian professionals and students to be significantly impacted. Details inside.
US President Donald Trump publicly read a private note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting with oil executives, causing visible discomfort. Details and video inside.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Secretary of War, faces brutal online mockery after sharing workout videos with UCLA ROTC cadets. Critics slam his form and weight choice, turning it into a meme fest. Read more.
The EU and Mercosur will sign a historic free trade agreement on January 17, removing over €4 billion in duties. The deal faces opposition from France and others over farm concerns. Full details inside.
President Trump interrupted a meeting with top global oil executives to check on the privately-funded White House ballroom construction. The talks focused on a $100 billion Venezuela investment plan post-Maduro capture. Read the full story.
A youth from Palampur is among three Indian crew members detained after US authorities seized a tanker carrying Russian oil. The incident highlights the global enforcement of sanctions.
Investor Michael Burry urges Trump & Vance to fast-track a $1 trillion nuclear power and grid expansion to meet AI-driven electricity demand and compete with China. Experts warn of energy shortages.
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has set its 2026 pension payment calendar, aligning dates with holidays to ensure timely funds for beneficiaries. Check the full schedule and update your details.
Syrian army says it secured Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsud district after clashes with Kurdish forces, who deny the claim. Fighting stalls integration talks, kills 21 civilians. Read the latest.
The IMD predicts a cold wave in parts of north interior Karnataka. Meanwhile, a depression over the Bay of Bengal is unlikely to affect the state's rainfall. Stay updated.
USCIS announces higher premium processing fees for H-1B, L-1, F-1 OPT, and other key visas effective March 2026. Indian professionals and students will be significantly impacted. Get the details.
Nationwide outrage erupts after ICE agent shoots Renee Good in Minnesota. New video fuels protests as federal agents deploy chemical irritants. Details inside.
Russia targets two civilian cargo vessels near Ukraine's coast, killing a Syrian crewman. The attack escalates Black Sea conflict, threatening global food logistics. Read the full report.
A landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, killed at least 4, with 34 missing. Rescue teams race against time as voices heard from rubble. Investigation points to earthquake & rain.
US President Donald Trump says capturing Vladimir Putin is 'not necessary,' despite Zelensky's urging post-Maduro seizure. Get the full details on the geopolitical standoff.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh was brutally assaulted and poisoned, his family alleges a planned murder. Rising communal tensions spark international concern.
North Korea alleges South Korean drones violated its border, threatening severe consequences. Seoul denies the claims, sparking fresh tensions on the Korean peninsula. Read the full details.
On January 8, 2026, a snowstorm over Birmingham painted the sky a surreal pink. Discover the science behind this viral spectacle and its widespread impact. Read more!
The Central Empowered Committee recommends the Supreme Court revert Bannerghatta National Park's ESZ to its 2016 extent of 268.9 sq km, citing protection of elephant corridors and ecological patches.
Trump responds to Zelensky's cryptic hint on Putin after Maduro's capture, calls sanction 'not necessary' but is 'very disappointed' with Russian leader. Details on Ukraine war toll inside.
A nine-seater aircraft crashed near Rourkela airstrip in Odisha's Sundargarh district on January 10, 2026. Several people were injured in the accident. Read for the latest updates and details.
US President Donald Trump taunts Russia after American forces seize a fifth oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating maritime tensions. Read the full story on the geopolitical standoff.
A surge in US B1/B2 visa rejections leaves Indian applicants confused. We explore a Mumbai professional's denial and the broader trends of delays and heightened scrutiny. Learn what's happening.
The Trump administration has ramped up H-1B visa screening to detect fraud and protect US jobs. Learn about the new checks, common fraud indicators, and pro-tips for a successful application.
Indian H-1B & H-4 visa holders face prudential revocation. Learn what it means, its impact on legal stay, and steps to take. Big tech firms lead FY25 approvals.
Iran protests enter day 13, escalating into direct confrontation with Supreme Leader Khamenei. 51 killed, 2000 arrested. US warns Tehran. Is the regime losing control?
A small aircraft performed an emergency crash landing 9 km from Rourkela airstrip after a technical fault. All passengers are safe; the pilot is seriously injured. Read the full details of the heroic landing.
Greenland's political parties unite to reject Donald Trump's reported pressure to sell the island to the US, asserting their sovereignty and desire to remain Danish. Read the full story.
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman grants royal pardon to 334 prisoners, including expatriates, marking his accession anniversary. A humanitarian gesture for societal reintegration.