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Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to reduce the visa wait time by three quarters. He highlighted how at the same time, the US has "increased the number of visas with the same number of people by 60 per cent in a single year, so we are hearing that challenge loud and clear."
Published on 26 April 2024 | 12:29 pm
Achinthya Sivalingan and Hassan Sayed, students at Princeton, faced arrest for supporting Palestine. Achinthya, from Coimbatore, studied world politics at Ohio State University, emphasizing climate adaptation. Their involvement in a pro-Palestinian sit-in led to their detention.
Published on 26 April 2024 | 4:58 am
US immigration law remains less attractive than Canada’s for international students who wish to work after graduation. That has affected the choices made by international students. The gap between the US and other countries in attracting international students could grow larger if US immigration policy becomes more restrictive. The research analyzes international student enrollment at US and Canadian universities using multiple sources.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 11:55 am
The Colorado division of securities has filed a lawsuit against two Indian restaurants, Bombay Clay Oven and Saucy Bombay. The lawsuit claims that the owners, operating under The Bombay Group (TBG), used 'half-truths and lies' to persuade investors to fund their ambitious plans for nationwide expansion. However, the invested funds were allegedly spent on rent, operating costs, and Ponzi-like payments, local newspaper BusinessDen reported.
Published on 25 April 2024 | 3:36 am
Indian-origin man Mehul Prajapati faced backlash for taking free food from Canadian food banks. His family clarified he was a student with an ended internship, denying reports of his firing.
Published on 24 April 2024 | 9:27 am
Published on 23 April 2024 | 10:46 pm
M Krishnan, a 40-year-old Indian-origin married man, was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday for culpable homicide not amounting to murder of his girlfriend, Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman, 40. In 2015, Krishnan started an extramarital affair with Mallika, who had two daughters from her previous marriages, Singapore law watch reported.
Published on 23 April 2024 | 4:02 am
Published on 23 April 2024 | 3:35 am
The European Union has made a significant change in the Schengen visa rule for Indians, enabling them to obtain a multiple entry visa with extended validity of up to five years. This change simplifies access to extended validity visas for Indian travelers with a proven travel record, subject to passport validity.
Published on 22 April 2024 | 12:23 pm
Around 65,960 Indians have become US citizens, making India the second-largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico. Additionally, 42% of Indian-born nationals in the US are currently ineligible to become US citizens. 46 million foreign-born people lived in the United States in 2022, accounting for around 14% of the overall population of 333 million.
Published on 22 April 2024 | 3:16 am
The MEA memorandum dated April 4 said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to accept 'revocation certificate' as an alternative document in lieu of 'surrender certificate' in case of Indian nationals hailing from the erstwhile Portuguese territories in India, who have acquired Portuguese nationality as per Portuguese Nationality Law."
Published on 21 April 2024 | 4:53 pm
Tarun Ghulati, challenging Sadiq Khan for London Mayor, prioritizes safety, profitability, and efficient governance. He aims to transform London into the 'global bank of the world' under his seasoned CEO approach, promising affordable housing and increased tourism focus.
Published on 21 April 2024 | 8:51 am
David J. Bier's study shows a growing trend of H-1B workers changing jobs. Cyrus D. Mehta provides insights into H-1B transfer processes, fees, and key considerations for employers and workers navigating job shifts within the program.
Published on 20 April 2024 | 12:36 pm
Singapore's Foreign Minister Balakrishnan and MPs received extortion letters with fake obscene photos, prompting police reports and legal action. Letters contain victims' faces superimposed on compromising images, demanding money to prevent leaks.
Published on 20 April 2024 | 11:49 am
Banmeet Singh, a 40-year-old Indian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces. He was ordered to forfeit approximately USD 150 million. Singh created vendor marketing sites on dark web marketplaces like Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, and others, selling substances including fentanyl, LSD, ecstasy, Xanax, ketamine, and tramadol.
Published on 20 April 2024 | 3:51 am
Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a drowning incident at the Linn of Tummel, a scenic spot in Scotland known for its waterfalls. The victims, both students at Dundee University, were trekking with two friends when they fell into the water and drowned.The bodies of the two men, aged 22 and 27, were recovered from the water.
Published on 18 April 2024 | 11:37 pm
In what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history, six individuals, including two of Indian origin, have been arrested in connection with the theft of over C$22 million worth of gold bars and currency from Toronto's international airport. The suspects, including two Air Canada employees, allegedly forged documents to steal the cargo, which was melted down and used to purchase illegal firearms.
Published on 18 April 2024 | 10:57 pm
At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history. On April 17, 2023, an air cargo container carrying more than 22 million Canadian dollars' worth of gold bars and foreign currency was stolen using fake paperwork, police say.
Published on 18 April 2024 | 11:37 am
Indian national Jaspal Singh, 57, tragically passed away at a hospital in Atlanta while awaiting deportation in the United States. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the incident, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.
Published on 18 April 2024 | 3:37 am
Published on 17 April 2024 | 9:29 am
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