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The United States has stated that it is using “every tool in our tool chest” to vet individuals seeking entry into the country, including international students. This comes amid reports that the Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates abroad to pause scheduling new student visa interviews as it considers implementing mandatory social media […]
New satellite images accessed by top geo-intelligence analysts have laid bare the devastating blow dealt to Pakistan’s military infrastructure. The operation, executed in retaliation for Pakistan’s unprovoked aggression, targeted several critical airbases across the country — with surgical precision. India’s air campaign reportedly struck multiple Pakistani air force installations, including Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Chunian […]
India has ripped apart Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, opposing its neighbour’s presence during talks on the protection of civilians in conflict zones. Calling Pakistan’s position “grossly hypocritical”, India said that terrorists and civilians mean the same to this country and it shouldn’t talk about civilian protection. According to reports, Harish Puri, India’s […]
Saifullah Khalid, a man behind several terror attacks in India, has been killed in Pakistan’s Sindh province, according to media reports. A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Khalid was gunned down by unidentified assailants in Matli city in the Badin district of Sindh. He ignored movement restrictions by his handlers. He was also provided personal security. Khalid […]
In a no-holds-barred move, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slapped Pakistan with 11 fresh conditions for the release of the next tranche under its bailout programme—pushing the total number of conditions to a staggering 50. Alongside, the IMF has issued a stark warning: escalating hostilities with India could severely jeopardise Pakistan’s fiscal stability, external […]
India has exercised restraint following US President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting that Apple shift iPhone production from India to the United States. Government officials highlighted that India has evolved into a consistent and credible player in the global mobile market under the Make in India initiative. The government is upbeat about companies realising the strategic […]
Marking a major shift in its organisational strategy, Microsoft has initiated a major workforce realignment. Reports claim that approximately 6,000 roles—roughly percent of its global workforce—are set to be eliminated as part of this sweeping restructuring effort. The company has decided to go lean to improve operational agility. Reports added that Washington will be the […]
US Vice-President J. D. Vance has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan is fundamentally none of their business though he and President Donald Trump are encouraging both the countries to de-escalate. In an interview given to one of the news channels in the US, Vance said, “What we can do is try to encourage these […]
Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar on Wednesday claimed that 10 members of his family and four aides were killed in Indian strikes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Past midnight on Tuesday, India struck nine terror camps linked to Jaish, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes on the Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur were one of […]
Major airlines have cancelled and rerouted flights over South Asia after India struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Qatar, Gulf carriers Emirates and Etihad are among those to halt flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha to airports in northern India and Pakistan, which has closed all airspace. After the Pahalgam attack in which 26 lives […]
India launched precision strikes on militant infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a significant escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. A missile slammed into the Subhan Mosque in Bahawalpur, which tragically claimed the life of a child. India said the sites targeted were linked to last month’s massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. “Our actions […]
In what might be the world’s strangest travel reimbursement programme, the Trump administration has unveiled a bold new initiative: handing out $1,000 to migrants who decide to self-deport from the US. Leave the country and get paid for it. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did some number crunching and found that it costs […]
Mark Carney’s ascent as Canada’s Prime Minister has set in motion a potential realignment of the country’s foreign policy, with early overtures to both Washington and New Delhi. On his first full day in office, Carney spoke with US President Donald Trump and spoke of the need to rebuild ties with India — a relationship […]
Pope Francis drew his last breath at his residence, Casa Santa Marta. He was battling complications from double pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican administrator, who said, “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. […]
Against the backdrop of intensifying global trade tensions and the scent of a long-anticipated deal in the air, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi for his maiden official visit to India — a four-day diplomatic dance rich in ceremony, symbolism, and strategic significance. The personal touch of his visit is undeniable as it’s […]
Safety of Indian students and immigrants in Canada is under heightened scrutiny following a series of tragic incidents in recent times. Four Indian nationals have lost their lives under alarming circumstances, raising concerns within the community and among families back home. The latest involves a 21-year-old student Harsimrat Randhawa at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. […]
Visa delays in the United States are becoming a growing concern, especially for international students. It’s common knowledge that long processing time disrupts academic schedules, leading to uncertainty faced by students, impacting their mental well-being and financial stability. Now, a report released by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has highlighted that India students comprise […]
“Our embassy and consulates, they are in touch with the students to provide support,” the MEA said. New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has, for the first time, publicly stated that Indian students facing issues with their F-1 visas have reached out to Indian missions, which are providing them with “support”. The statement came […]
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir has justified the “Two-Nation Theory” which led to Pakistan’s creation. Talking about the inevitability of the partition, he cited differences between Hindus and Muslims in “every possible aspect of life.” Munir believed that it’s imperative that parents narrate the story of the creation of Pakistan to their children so that the […]
International students in the US have had to deal with an increasingly uncertain immigration environment. Under Donald’s Trump administration, foreign student visa regulations have been tightened, enforced more strictly, and legal status abruptly terminated—often without warning. Even if some of those regulations have subsequently been contested or relaxed, students across are still impacted by their […]
