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In a striking shift in the European labor market, a new study reveals that Indian employees in Germany are now earning significantly higher median incomes than local German workers. According to the Institute of the German Economy (IW), the median gross monthly wage for Indian nationals reached €5,393 (approx. ₹5,69,000) in 2024—surpassing the German median […]
Immigration has been a strongly divisive issue in the US, with lawmakers clamouring for controls to check the rampant misuse of visas and the subsequent abuse of public benefits. Calls for tighter restrictions have grown louder within the Republican Party. Now, Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine has asked for a complete pause on all immigration […]
As Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City on January 1st, his choice of attire transformed a standard political ceremony into a powerful statement of cultural heritage and ethical fashion. Eschewing traditional luxury brands, Mamdani wore a custom, gold-embroidered tie designed by an Indian in Delhi. The tie […]
Marriage to an American used to be spoken of in almost fairy-tale terms in immigration circles. Fall in love, say “I do,” fill out some forms and wait for the Green Card to arrive. These days, that storyline is being rewritten. A wedding album is not enough to carry the plot. That coveted Permanent Resident […]
He walked through Indira Gandhi International Airport like a regular traveller. But the document in his hand was a lie. It was a carefully forged passport. The immigration officials realised in a split second that something was off. Jigar Patel, 30, from Mehsana, had returned from the US carrying a false identity. It was one […]
A regular routine trade facilitation engagement has escalated into a cross-border investigation. An Ahmedabad-based firm is under the scanner for an alleged international trade fraud. According to reports, it has caused losses to the tune of almost $1 million to the South Korean government. The firm has reportedly dodged customs duties in India. The matter […]
A video circulated on social media showing a Christmas party at a Canadian Amazon warehouse has stirred debate. The creator claimed everyone in the footage was Indian. He said the post was not meant to attack Indians but to question why Canadians were not getting jobs. The authenticity of the video has not been independently […]
A 20-year-old Indian student has been killed in a shooting near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, prompting Canadian police to launch a manhunt and seek public assistance. The victim has been identified as Shivank Avasthi, an Indian national pursuing doctoral studies in Canada. Toronto Police said officers responded to a distress call on Tuesday […]
The Gujarat HC has declared a date of return for an accused now in Australia in the 2023 Gujarat University missing answer sheets case. According to the court directive, the accused must return to India by January 6, 2026. The court said she must appear before the trial court that has already issued summons and a warrant for framing […]
A fresh controversy has erupted at the Oxford Union following claims by its Pakistani president, Moosa Harraj, that Pakistan had “won” a debate on India’s policy towards its neighbour—despite the event never taking place in the form projected. The episode has drawn renewed attention to a separate student-led debate held earlier in November, where an […]
With the US no longer considered a viable option, many youngsters in Haryana are reviewing their plans to go abroad. The risks of illegal migration and the recent deportations have forced a reset. The desire to build a future overseas remains strong. A top national newspaper reported that they are turning to structured pathways. The shift comes […]
India has temporarily suspended visa services at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chittagong following a violent episode targeting the country’s Assistant High Commission in the Bangladeshi port city. Officials said the suspension, which begins Sunday, will continue until the security situation is reassessed. Authorities clarified that visa operations will resume only after a […]
Hundreds of Indian applicants waiting for US H-1B and H-4 visa interviews are now caught in a web of uncertainty. Appointments that were once scheduled for February and March 2026 have been pushed as far as October 2026. According to media reports, their interviews now stretch into the last months of next year. For many, […]
Once seen as a pathway to safety and belonging, the US visa process has become a source of dread. Even senior citizens who have lived in the country for decades, raised families, paid taxes, and followed every rule are no longer spared. Routine appointments now come with the risk of detention. A case in point […]
Gujarat’s Illegal Migration Web Exposed: Mehsana Family Kidnapped in Libya While Chasing Europe Dream The kidnapping of a Mehsana couple and their three-year-old daughter in Libya has laid bare the dangerous and largely unregulated illegal migration networks operating out of Gujarat, a state otherwise projected as prosperous, progressive and economically secure. The family is being […]
By Luv Puri Amidst Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India visit, a young man from Gujarat, forced to fight for Russia and currently held by Ukrainian forces, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein from Morbi is in jail in Ukraine. He was fighting for Russia. The chance to speak […]
Canada has deported three foreign nationals tied to a wave of extortion, shootings, and intimidation targeting Indian-origin Punjabi business owners across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed the removals on November 7 — the first under the newly formed 40-member BC Extortion Task Force, set up earlier this year to […]
The Supreme Court has voiced strong concern over what it described as “nasty reporting” by sections of the foreign media that attributed the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash to pilot error. The tragedy, which occurred on June 12 and claimed 260 lives, has now prompted the court to issue a notice to the Centre in […]
Three farmers have died by suicide in less than ten days in Gujarat. Of course, their deaths did not make any headlines. Obviously, there were no primetime debates, because in Gujarat, when the poor die, most national media choose to look the other way. Karsan (Karsanbhai) Vavnotiya of Jampar village, Bhanvad taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka, died […]
If irony had a name, it would fittingly be Bankim Brahmbhatt, Bankai Group’s President and CEO.Educated under the Gujarat Technical Education Board, he has grown into a leading figure in global telecommunications. In a span of just a few days, his life has seen extreme shades of light and darkness. On one hand he has […]
