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New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections of visas" ar ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections of visas" ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked whether Indian student enrolments in the US have dropped, and to what extent "scarce visa slots" and "high percentage of rejections ...Read More >
Beed: In a major crackdown on the alleged misuse of disability benefits, the Beed Zilla Parishad (ZP) administration has suspended eight primary school teachers after an inquiry revealed that they had availed government concessions by falsely claiming hearing impairment. The action follows a detailed medical reassessment conducted by the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), a premier national institution. The re-evaluation found that the teachers' l ...Read More >
Beed, Mar 31 (PTI) The authorities in Maharashtra's Beed district have suspended eight teachers of different primary schools run by the Zilla Parishad for allegedly availing government concessions through a false claim of hearing impairment, officials said on Tuesday. These teachers belong to schools located in different parts of the district and the action against them was taken following an inquiry. The action follows a detailed medical reassessment conducted by the Ali Yavar Jung National I ...Read More >
An H-1B visa holder shares how employer delays led to loss of status, forced return to India, and financial stress, raising questions on accountability and immigration process gaps. Ajay Kumar Sharma spent 16 years building a career in IT, working with names like Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. For the last three years, he lived and worked in the United States on an H-1B visa with a clean record and a stable trajectory. Then, in early 2026, a single delay, one that was not even in his ...Read More >
Amid the ongoing US visa chaos, a stranded H-1B holder has shared their ordeal after their December visa interview was abruptly rescheduled to March 2026. In a post shared on the workplace forum Blind, the individual said that they are stuck in India because of the mass visa rescheduling. The anonymous user shared that they received an email informing them that their December appointment had been moved months ahead. The user wrote that March was "literally three months away," leaving them unabl ...Read More >
New Delhi- YouTube has secretly deleted more than 700 videos documenting Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank after removing the accounts of three major Palestinian human rights organizations, a move widely condemned as an assault on free expression and accountability. The accounts belonged to three prominent Palestinian human rights groups: Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. The deleted content included a documentary featuring mothers ...Read More >
India is making strides to secure an extension for the US sanctions waiver concerning Iran's Chabahar Port, a pivotal gateway for its trade with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Russia. As the current waiver approaches its expiration, neighboring countries are expressing interest in utilizing Chabahar to enhance their own trade routes. India is working to secure an extension of the US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port - a vital link in its connectivity network with Afghanistan, Central As ...Read More >
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that expanding strategic ties with Pakistan will not negatively impact relations with India. He emphasized a pragmatic foreign policy, noting that partnerships with one nation do not preclude them with another. The US is seeking to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but those ties don't come at the expense of Washington's relations with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Just like India has ties with countries that the US doesn't, ...Read More >
Karnal: A flight carrying 53 residents of Haryana who had been deported from the US for allegedly staying illegally landed at the Delhi airport on Saturday night, an official aware of the matter said on Sunday. The official added that all 53 had been handed over to their family members. The latest flight comes nearly 10 months after the deportation of more than 300 Indians in three US military flights had caused a controversy, as women and children too were handcuffed and put in shackles, and ...Read More >
Kohima, October 8 (MExN): The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat and Government of Nagaland, and a workshop on Mission Karmayogi organised by the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Government of Nagaland at the Capital Convention Hall, Kohima on October 8. Chief Secretary, Nagaland, Sentiyanger Imchen expressed gratitude on behalf of the State Government to Dr Ramaswami Balasubramaniam and Soumi Banerjee, and th ...Read More >
US sanctions went into effect Monday on a major Indian port project in Iran, as President Donald Trump again showed his willingness to punish longstanding partner New Delhi in aid of his wider regional goals -- in this case to pressure Tehran. The sanctions on the Chabahar port come a day after wide UN sanctions also came back into force on Iran, as Trump, European allies and Israel have all targeted the country over its nuclear program. The first Trump administration issued a rare exemption i ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 26: India on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the discussions focused on trade and tariffs, along with other aspects of the bilateral relationship. "External Affairs Minister had a meeting with Secretary of State Mark Rubio in New ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the discussions focused on trade and tariffs, along with other aspects of the bilateral relationship. "External Affairs Minister had a meeting with Secretary of State Mark R ...Read More >
Despite trade disputes and concerns over Russian oil imports, the US and India navigate a period of diplomatic friction. High-level engagements, including Secretary Rubio's meeting with Minister Jaishankar and a positive phone call between Presidents Trump and Modi, highlight the relationship's importance. The US emphasizes a commitment to expanding cooperation, viewing India as a crucial partner. The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears ...Read More >
The official added that if the US is asked to offer its good offices on any issue, it is ready to help Kashmir is a "direct issue" between India and Pakistan and the US has no interest in "asserting" itself between the South Asian neighbours on the matter, a senior State Department official said here. The senior State Department official said Wednesday that it is a "longstanding" policy of the US that Kashmir is a "direct issue" between India and Pakistan. The official added that if the US is ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Government said Friday it had taken note of the US state department statement announcing revocation of sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port, adding that it is examining its implications for India.India has been actively working with Tehran since 2015 to develop Chabahar Port in Iran, as it provides India an alternative and reliable maritime access route into Afghanistan, and to Central Asia utilising the Zaranj-Delaram road it built in Afghanistan.Looking to isolate Iran, the US earlier ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued to pursue pragmatic solutions to the challenges posed by the current world trade order. New Delhi exhibited patience, resilience while resorting to appropriate and opportune diplomatic interventions. Monday's twin meetings in the United States underscore such attempts. In Washington, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal's trade engagement focused on the resumption of trade talks. Meanwhile, in New York, the same day, External Affairs ...Read More >
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, even as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was making public shows of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders in the face of trade pressure from Washington. While calling the U.S. relationship with India "one sided," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it's getting late. They should ha ...Read More >
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, even as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was making public shows of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders in the face of trade pressure from Washington. While calling the U.S. relationship with India "one sided," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it's getting late. They should have done s ...Read More >
China has begun construction of a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, sparking concerns in India that Beijing could control water flows to Arunachal Pradesh. China's plans to create a mega dam in Tibet have sparked concerns in India over reduced water flows on the Brahmaputra river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters. According to Xinhua news agency, China has officially begun construc ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US Embassy in India has clarified that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) did not fund voter turnout initiatives in India, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's claims of a $21 million allocation. The issue surfaced during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha when CPI(M) MP Dr. John Brittas raised a query about reports suggesting USAID resources were used to influence voter turnout in Indian elections. In response, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister o ...Read More >
Donald Trump stated that US tariffs on India's Russian oil purchases have significantly impacted Russia's economy. He mentioned India as a major oil buyer from Russia. Trump claimed Russia's economy is struggling due to global pressures and US tariffs. He suggested that imposing tariffs on India, for buying Russian oil, was a major setback for Russia. President Donald Trump on Monday said American tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil have dealt a "big blow" to Moscow's economy, w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid its deepening strategic salience with Pakistan, the US on Wednesday said there is no change in its relationship with either India or Pakistan. "Our relationship with both nations remains unchanged, and our diplomats are committed to both countries," said US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce while responding to questions about the growing US-Pakistan security engagement. The comments came in the wake of Pak Army chief Asim Munir's recent visit to the US and concerns over ...Read More >
WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. government noted abuses in India and Pakistan in a shortened human rights report released on Tuesday that said India "took minimal credible steps, opens new tab" to combat the abuses while Pakistan "rarely took credible steps, opens new tab." The Trump administration scaled back the annual U.S. government report on human rights worldwide, dramatically softening criticism of some allies and countries that have been President Donald Trump's partners. The S ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
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