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H-1B, H-4 visa holders receive ‘prudential revocation’ emails amid US screening expansion: What it is and how it impacts Indians
Several H-1B and H-4 visa holders in the US have reported receiving “prudential revocation” notices as Washington expands social-media screening, raising concerns over travel and future visa reviews.
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Grimes claims Elon Musk blocked her on X, says co-parenting is her only priority
The Canadian singer said Musk unfollowed and blocked her on X, stressing she wants to avoid public drama and focus solely on co-parenting their three children.
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Brown University shooting: Two students killed as police rescue students hiding in library | Watch
Two students were killed and nine others injured in a shooting during final exams at Brown University, triggering a massive manhunt, hours-long lockdown, and dramatic police rescue of students hiding in the campus library.
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Israeli forces claim killing of senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza strike
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Nepal to allow Indian currency notes above ₹100 after RBI regulatory change
Nepal is set to lift its decade-old ban on high-denomination Indian currency, easing travel, tourism and remittances after a key rule change by the RBI.
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Zohran Mamdani condemns Brown University shooting, calls for end to gun violence in the US
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reacted to the Brown University shooting that left two dead and eight injured, urging the nation to confront the epidemic of gun violence.
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The nuclear device lost in the Himalayas: How a CIA Cold War mission still haunts India’s Nanda Devi
A New York Times investigation revisits a covert CIA operation that left a plutonium-powered surveillance device lost on Nanda Devi in 1965, a Cold War secret that continues to raise fears of radiation, environmental risk and geopolitical accountability.
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USCIS tightens immigration photo rules, limits reuse to three years
USCIS has tightened immigration photo rules, limiting reuse to images taken within the last three years and ending acceptance of self-submitted photographs to curb identity fraud.
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Two killed, eight critical in Brown University engineering building shooting during exams
At least two people died and eight were critically injured after a shooting at Brown University during final exams, triggering an active shooter alert and a campus-wide police manhunt.
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Masood Azhar admits failed tunnel escape from Jammu prison, says thrashing still haunts him
Azhar’s latest admission once again reinforces India’s long-standing charge that Pakistan has used terrorism as a formal state policy to target India, offering shelter and impunity to globally wanted terrorists.
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Why Mexico’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods matter: Is India considering ‘appropriate measures’?
India is engaging with Mexico after the latter imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, warning it may take “appropriate measures” to protect exporters while exploring a potential free trade agreement.
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A dinner out in Phuket: How a meal exposed Luthra brothers’ location to Thai authorities
A brief dinner outing in Thailand exposed fugitive nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, leading to their detention and deportation to India over the deadly Goa nightclub fire case.
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Trade, diplomacy and Africa push: What PM Modi aims to achieve from his trip to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman aims to strengthen India’s trade, defence and strategic partnerships across West Asia and Africa.
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Russia strikes Ukraine with over 450 drones, 30 missiles, targeting energy sector, says Zelenskyy
Russia launched over 450 drones and 30 missiles across Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy confirmed civilian damage, power outages, and urged continued international support to defend and restore essential services.
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Planning to visit the US? Here’s the USCIS rule on photo validity for immigration applications
USCIS has updated its photo policy for immigration documents, allowing only photographs taken within three years. Self-submitted photos are no longer accepted, ensuring accurate identification and preventing identity fraud.
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Kim Jong Un admits North Korean troops cleared mines in Russia’s Kursk region
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un acknowledged troops were deployed to clear mines in Russia’s Kursk region, praising their “heroism” and confirming nine soldiers died during a 120-day mission.
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Why fighting continues despite Trump’s ceasefire push between Thailand and Cambodia
Fighting persists along the Thailand–Cambodia border despite Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim, exposing deep mistrust, unresolved colonial-era disputes, domestic political pressures, and why repeated truce efforts have failed.
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'If you have a womb, you are a woman': Elon Musk's post sparks gender debate
Elon Musk sparked online controversy after stating that womanhood is defined by having a womb, drawing praise from supporters and criticism from others who argue gender identity extends beyond biology.
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'A personal blessing': King Charles III updates public on cancer recovery, says early diagnosis saves lives
King Charles III shared a rare video update on his cancer treatment, praising medical advances, urging early screening, and reporting positive progress, with treatment expected to be reduced in the new year.
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Thai PM rejects Trump ceasefire claim as border fighting with Cambodia kills four soldiers
Thailand reported four soldiers killed by Cambodian forces amid border clashes. Prime Minister Anutin denied Trump’s ceasefire claim, as violence over an 800-kilometre border dispute continues, displacing hundreds of thousands.
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Indian expatriate in Kuwait sentenced to death for killing his wife
A Kuwaiti court sentenced an Indian expatriate to death for murdering his wife in Salmi, ruling the killing followed a marital dispute and constituted premeditated domestic violence, according to Arab Times Kuwait.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits Kupiansk frontline, rejects Russia’s takeover claims
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline Kupiansk, releasing video evidence to refute Russian claims of capturing the city, praising Ukrainian troops and insisting territorial control strengthens Kyiv’s diplomatic position.
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Afghan Taliban to take Pakistan to global powers with dossier alleging terror links, rights abuses
The Afghan Taliban plans a diplomatic push against Pakistan, submitting a dossier to global powers alleging support for terrorism, economic coercion, and human rights abuses against Afghan citizens and refugees.
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‘Extradition can’t be political’: Exiled Sheikh Hasina targets Yunus-led interim government
Exiled former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina rejected extradition demands from the Yunus-led interim government, accusing it of political overreach, democratic backsliding and undermining the rule of law.
