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UK review of graduate visa route cause for worry among Indian students

MAC review of UK graduate route has raised concerns about its future impact on Indian students. The graduate route, which was launched in July 2021 as part of the UK government’s international education strategy to attract international students, has helped add more than 600,000 international students and over €60 billion to the UK economy between 2019-20 and 2023-24.

Published on 28 March 2024 | 4:53 pm


Niti Aayog ex-employee PhD student dies in London tragic cycle-lorry crash

Cheistha Kochhar, a bright PhD student at London School of Economics, tragically died in a London road accident. Hailing from Gurugram, Haryana, she left behind a legacy of academic excellence and compassion, deeply mourned by her family and colleagues.

Published on 25 March 2024 | 2:05 pm


Two men indicted in connection with death of Indian migrant family on Canada-US border

US federal prosecutors have indicted two men in connection with the tragic death of an Indian migrant family at the US-Canada border in Manitoba over two years ago, according to CBC News. Steve Shand of Deltona, Florida, was named in a superseding indictment filed in US district court for the District of Minnesota.

Published on 23 March 2024 | 5:24 am


For the first time, Canada plans to set limits on immigrant temporary resident inflows

After having announced in January a two-year intake cap for international students, the move has now been expanded to cover all "temporary residents" – which includes international students, temporary foreign workers, those who have fled to Canada under its humanitarian programs, and asylum seekers. For the first time ever, starting in fall (September), Canada will place limits on the number of "temporary residents" that it will admit.

Published on 22 March 2024 | 10:56 am


Singapore's Indian-origin ex-transport minister facing corruption charges surrenders passport

Former transport minister S Iswaran facing corruption charges surrendered his passport in Singapore after hospital discharge. Charges involve Ong Beng Seng, with a High Court hearing set for April 2.

Published on 20 March 2024 | 9:49 am


Key US immigration reform recommendations made by AILA

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has written to President Joe Biden urging continued immigration reforms. They emphasize the need to address immigrant visa backlogs, expand visa renewal programs, modernize the H-1B visa program, revise shortage occupation lists, and renew regulations for timely work authorization. These recommendations aim to alleviate hardships faced by immigrants and promote economic and social well-being in the United States.

Published on 20 March 2024 | 9:20 am


Pakhowal man stabs wife to death in Canada

Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:08 am


20-year-old Andhra Pradesh student killed in US, body found in forest

Paruchuri Abhijit, a student from Guntur district, was murdered in the US. His body was found in a forest. ​It is suspected that the assailants might have killed Abhijit for money and his laptop. ​After completing all the formalities in the US, the body was moved to Burripalem in Guntur district.

Published on 16 March 2024 | 11:23 pm


​Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in 'suspicious' fire in Canada

An Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter tragically lost their lives in a "suspicious" fire in Ontario, that ravaged their home last week, reports Canada police. The incident occurred on March 7, when a fire broke out at a residence in the Big Sky Way and Van Kirk Drive area of Brampton, as stated in a press release by Peel Police.

Published on 15 March 2024 | 5:17 pm


Indian-American threatens to 'kill' dock worker over Yacht parking

An Indian-origin businessman, Ajay Thakore aka Ace Rogers, a California philanthropist was seen threatening a 21-year-old dock worker in San Diego after being refused for parking his yacht. The owner of a $4.5 million Lamborghini yacht was refused to park at the private Marriott Marquis Marina to pick up one of his employees, as reported.

Published on 14 March 2024 | 2:08 pm


Indian student dies in US after jet ski collision

Published on 13 March 2024 | 9:38 pm


A tulip in Netherlands named after Indian-American diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal

Tulipa Shefali, named after diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, celebrates gender equity and women's rights. Unveiled on International Women's Day, it symbolizes the fight against gender bias and discrimination, offering hope for future generations of women.

Published on 12 March 2024 | 8:53 am


US Ambassador joins consular team for visa interviews

US Embassy in New Delhi interviewed over 1,000 visitor visa applicants. US Ambassador Eric Garcetti joined the embassy team to support the surge and assist in the fingerprint verification process, according to a press release from the embassy. In 2023, the US Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million US visas.

Published on 11 March 2024 | 8:14 am


Hyderabad woman murdered in Australia, body found in bin

The body of Chaithanya Madhagani was discovered in wheelie bin on side of road in Buckley on Saturday. The woman had been living in Australia with her husband and their son. Uppal MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy, who represents the constituency from which the deceased hailed, said that according to information provided by Chaithanya's parents their son-in-law 'confessed' of having killed their daughter.

Published on 11 March 2024 | 2:49 am