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Six Ukrainians and an American who were arrested in March for allegedly training insurgents in Myanmar will be detained another 30 days, according to an Indian court ruling. The men, who were taken into custody by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA), were also charged with carrying out subversive activities in the country's northeast region, which borders Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Bangladesh. On Monday, a Delhi court ordered that they should continue to be detained after the N ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A special NIA court in Delhi on Monday remanded seven foreign nationals -- six Ukrainians and one US citizen -- to 30 days' judicial custody till May 6 in a terror case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Special Judge (NIA) Prashant Sharma passed the order after the seven accused were produced physically before the court at Patiala House after completing 10 days in NIA custody. The hearing was held in a closed courtroom, reported news agency ANI.The accus ...Read More >
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: A judge ruled on Friday that an Indian citizen, who was taken into custody by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials last year after his Pennsylvania murder conviction was overturned following four decades in prison, could be released. The decision came a day after a four-hour hearing. During the hearing, Subramanyam Vedam said he did not kill Thomas Kinser in 1980. A lawyer from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security questioned him. Vedam joined the heari ...Read More >
Oracle India layoffs: US tech giant Oracle has been facing backlash online for filing thousands of foreign workers' petitions at a time when it laid off approximately 30,000 employees. The tech company filed for more than 3,000 petitions to employ H-1B workers in 2025 and 2026, and this has been criticised by American workers. US IT firm Oracle announced a brutal layoff impacting around 30,000 workers in an early morning email on March 31, informing the staff that it was their last working day. ...Read More >
In an order dated March 27 passed by NIA special judge Prashant Sharma of Patiala House Courts, extending the custody of the seven foreign nationals by ten days, the court posed multiple questions, "Why did the accused persons come to India? Why did they travel to Myanmar? What was their objective in using drones? Did the accused persons use drones for imparting training to any person?" The court said that it was required to be investigated whether any Indian or any member of a rebel ethnic gro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): While seeking further custody of seven foreigners, including 6 Ukrainians and one US citizen, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that new facts have revealed the accused persons' involvement in the offence of Conspiracy of terrorist act under Section 18 of UAPA. It also said that there are several aspects, including why the accused persons came to India; why they went to Myanmar; whether drones were used for imparting training; and whether they are l ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major crackdown against transnational cyber-enabled financial crime, Central Bureau of Investigation busted a sophisticated virtual asset-supported cyber-crime network. At least Rs 1.88 crore in cash -- one of the biggest seizures in such busts -- has been recovered, and six suspects were arrested. The syndicate has actively targeted US nationals since 2022, resulting in a reported loss of around $8.5 million. The operation was conducted based on intelligence shared by Federal Bu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The United States has praised CBI's efforts in busting a transnational cybercrime network that conned the US nationals of USD 8.5 million through tech-support scams, calling it a "great example of US-India partnership in action". In a message posted on 'X', the US Embassy in India said, "Thanks to strong law enforcement cooperation, our two countries are hard at work keeping our citizens safe!" "A great example of #USIndia partnership in action! In coordination with the ...Read More >
In a significant turn of events, the National Investigation Agency is reaching out for fresh leads from the U.S. related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, focusing on the crucial figure of Tahawwur Rana, a primary suspect in the chilling plot. National Investigation Agency has sought fresh details from the US in connection with the case linked to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana through Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) process, officials said. The additional que ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) Indian authorities have sought fresh details from the US based on the interrogation of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana, officials said on Thursday. On a request from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the 2008 terror attack case, India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to seek the details, the officials said. They said necessary communication has been made through designated channels to process the probe agency's requ ...Read More >
The US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing. Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 were allowed to attend, while those affected by the October 22 closure are being rescheduled and will receive new appointment details.The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: SC Monday said its ruling on petitions challenging the validity of the special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls in the state would apply in same rigour to EC's decision for SIR across states from next year.As a litany of petitioners through their counsels competed to identify one or the other fault in the SIR process in Bihar, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which has passed many interim orders, including treating Aadhaa ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, September 14, that if the deadline for the deal is met, he can let TikTok shut down. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey, Donald Trump said that he does not know whether he will extend the deadline for the deal again. He clearly said that this decision will depend on China. That is, what steps will be taken further regarding the deal will be decided by China's attitude and cooperation. Trump said, "The deal may or may not happen. We are talki ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that any direction to conduct special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls at regular intervals throughout the country would "encroach" upon the exclusive jurisdiction of the poll panel. In a counter-affidavit filed in the apex court, the EC said it has the "complete discretion" over the policy of revision to the exclusion of any other authority. It said through its July 5, 2025, letter addressed to all chief ele ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India has directed that Aadhaar will be accepted as a valid document for the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar. This decision follows Supreme Court orders. Aadhaar will serve as proof of identity, not citizenship. The poll panel has instructed strict implementation of this directive. Non-compliance will be treated seriously. The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued directions allowing acceptance of Aadhaar as the 12th document of proof for the Special Inte ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India addressed concerns regarding Bihar's voter list. After a special revision, the ECI received over 23,000 complaints. They have addressed a small portion of these. The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the revision process. The court clarified that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship. The final voter list release will happen after reviewing all claims. Election Commission of India (ECI) has received a total of 23,557 claims and objections over the d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) has received a total of 23,557 claims and objections over the draft voter list after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, out of which 741 complaints have been disposed, a press note said on Thursday. According to the press note by ECI, after 14 days, no claim or objection has been submitted by any political party. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hour ...Read More >
A Delhi court has granted Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, permission for three phone calls with his brother this month to discuss engaging private counsel. His judicial custody has been extended until September 8. The phone calls will be recorded and must be in English or Hindi. A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to have three phone calls this month with his brother to discuss engaging a private counsel, court sources ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the 11 documents required to be submitted by an elector for Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral roll as opposed to seven documents in summary revision conducted previously showed the exercise was "voter friendly". A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, which resumed hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the June 24 decision of Election Commission to conduct SIR in poll bound Bihar, said despite petitioners' argument ...Read More >
* A person does not become Indian citizen by possessing documents like Aadhaar or PAN card, said high court * The Citizenship Act 1955 defines who can acquire or lose Indian citizenship * The Citizenship Act of 1955 is the main law for deciding questions about nationality in India, said the court Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: A person does not become a citizen of India merely by possessing documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card or a voter ID, the Bombay ...Read More >
Blue Origin is set to launch its NS-34 suborbital space tourism flight on August 3, 2025, featuring Arvinder Singh Bagal, an Agra-born US citizen and real estate investor. Bagal, an avid adventurer, will be joined by other notable figures, including a Turkish businessman, a Puerto Rican meteorologist, and H.E. Justin Sun. Jeff Bezos owned Blue Origin prepares to launch its latest suborbital space tourism flight NS-34 on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Among the passengers is Arvinder (Arvi) Singh Bahal ...Read More >
Mathura Sridharan currently serves as Deputy Solicitor General in Ohio's Office of Solicitor General ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mathura Sridharan appointed Ohio's 12th Solicitor General by Attorney General Dave Yost * She will represent Ohio in appeals courts, including the US Supreme Court * She holds a JD from NYU Law, and degrees from MIT in engineering, CS, and economics Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Indian-origin lawyer ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo ...Read More >
New Delhi: America's H1-B visa has been an important way for foreigners to get work here and people from all over the world try to get this document, especially Indians who go to great lengths to get an H1-B visa in large numbers. According to reports, the Trump administration is going to make big changes in the rules for issuing this visa, which can have a direct impact on Indians. The Trump administration is also considering making the citizenship test stricter. Joseph Edlow, the new directo ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay high court refused to direct the Central Adoption Resource Agency (Cara) to approve the adoption of an American child by an Indian Muslim couple. It observed that neither the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act nor the Adoption Regulations allow the adoption of a child of foreign citizenship unless the child is 'in need of care and protection' or 'in conflict with law.'"There is no fundamental right of the petitioners to adopt an American child, which child does ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday ruled that authorities in the country cannot permit an Indian couple to adopt a child of foreign citizenship, even if related to them, as there is no provision for the same in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act or existing adoption regulations. "There is no provision in the JJ Act nor the adoption regulations providing for adoption of a child of foreign citizenship even between relatives, unless it's a 'child in need of care and ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC is set to begin structural strengthening work on the Parel TT flyover in October this year. To minimise traffic inconvenience, the repairs will be carried out in phases by closing one lane at a time. The repair work was originally planned two years ago but was deferred as the Delisle Road Bridge in Lower Parel was still under reconstruction at the time. Undertaking both projects simultaneously would have worsened traffic congestion in central Mumbai. Constructed in 1980, the Pa ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant ruling on cross-border adoption, the Bombay High Court has refused to grant relief to an Indian couple seeking to adopt their nephew born in the United States, holding that the adoption cannot be processed under India's Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, as the child is a US citizen and not a "child in need of care and protection". A bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Neela Gokhale dismissed the plea by the couple, who are Indian citizen ...Read More >
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