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The Trump administration will expand social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from today, Dec 15, asking for profiles to be made public. The move, extending student checks, has delayed interviews and forms part of a broader immigration crackdown impacting Indian professionals and tightening nonimmigrant, asylum, and entry policies nationwide.
US President Donald Trump condemned the deadly mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, calling it a “purely antisemitic attack.” Speaking during a Christmas celebration at the White House, Trump said the assault left 11 people dead and 29 seriously wounded, adding that the motive behind the violence was “obviously antisemitic” in nature.
Prime Minister Modi begins a three-day foreign tour today, visiting Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. During the trip, he will hold talks with the leaders of all three nations to strengthen bilateral ties, review regional issues and sign key agreements. The tightly packed itinerary features consecutive engagements across the three countries over the next days.
An eight percent voter turnout was recorded in Punjab’s zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, officials said. Polling is being conducted under tight security arrangements, with counting scheduled for December 17. Elections are being held for 347 zila parishad zones and 2,838 panchayat samiti zones, with over 9,000 candidates in the fray.
The Pulse Polio programme will be conducted across Andhra Pradesh on December 21, Health Minister Satyakumar announced. A total of 61 lakh vaccine doses have been supplied to 38,267 booths for 54 lakh children under 5 years. Polio drops will also be administered at bus stands, railway stations and airports, followed by door-to-door coverage on […]
A parliamentary panel has recommended simplifying policies for underground coal mining caused by complex clearance processes meant for open-cast projects. The govt aims to produce 100 million tonnes of coal from underground mines by 2030. The panel noted this method reduces surface damage and enables access to deep reserves year-round.
Afghanistan’s Health Minister, Mawlawi Nur Jalal, is scheduled to visit India next week to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. This will be the third visit by a Taliban minister to India in the past three months. Jalal’s tour is considered significant amid expanding partnerships between the two countries in the medical field.
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced financial assistance for DWACRA women groups across the state. A revolving fund of ₹3 crore has been released for newly formed DWACRA associations, under which ₹15,000 will be provided to each of 2,000 new groups. Officials clarified that beneficiaries are not required to repay the amount.
Navy Marathon-2025 commenced early this morning under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command as part of Navy Day celebrations in AP’s Vizag. Over 18,000 participants, including the district Collector and Police Commissioner, took part in the run from RK Beach to Bhimili. Races are being held in 41km, 21km, 10km, and5 km categories, with […]
A huge fire broke out early morning at Nehru Chowk in Gudivada, Krishna district of AP, gutting several clothing shops. No casualties were reported as the incident occurred during early hours. However, heavy property damage is feared as flames spread to nearby shops. Firefighters deployed four fire engines to control the blaze, while the cause […]
Student journalists at Loyola University Chicago are mapping sightings of federal immigration agents around campus and nearby neighborhoods. Moving beyond routine campus news, they verify reports to counter rumors and show targeted areas. College and legacy newsrooms across Chicago are collaborating and sharing information.
USCIS has tightened visa and immigration photo requirements to combat identity fraud. Under the new policy, photos older than three years or submitted directly by visa applicants will be rejected. Only images captured by USCIS or authorized providers are valid, ending pandemic-era flexibility that allowed reuse of decades-old photographs.
The second phase of Telangana’s Panchayat polls is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec 14. Election Commission officials will deploy polling equipment to stations tonight. Voting will take place for 3,911 sarpanch posts, while 415 sarpanch positions and 8,304 ward seats have been unanimously decided in this phase, ensuring a smooth continuation of local body polls.
In view of the severe cold wave affecting several parts of Bihar, the state govt has revised the timings of all govt schools. Primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary schools will now function from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The schedule includes a prayer session from 9:30 to 10 am, 8 periods, and a 40-minute […]
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department will grandly organize Visakha Utsav, a beach festival, along the Visakhapatnam coast from January 23 to 31, 2026. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu released the event poster today. The festival aims to attract domestic and international tourists with food festivals, cultural performances, and adventure sports.