Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver. The deceased were identified as Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham. The Indian mission expressed its condolences to their families and said it was prepared to provide all necessary consular assistance. “Th

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is preparing an important filing change for international students, exchange visitors and other nonimmigrants, with revised editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 becoming mandatory from September 15, 2026. USCIS says it will publish the 09/15/26 editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, on that date. Older editions filed on or after September 15 will be

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says international students whose study visas expire without permanent residency should return home, amid protests over PGWP and immigration rules. Canada Student Visa Warning From Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said international students who enter Canada on temporary study permits should leave the country when

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged US Ambassador Sergio Gor to support faster student visa appointments and smoother H-1B processing. The meeting also focused on university partnerships, research, technology, investment and stronger Telangana-US cooperation. Revanth Reddy Seeks Faster US Visa Processing Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to support increased visa access for

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Shah Over Gen Z Protest FIRs Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of trying to silence Gen Z protesters through FIRs, alleged police action and social media restrictions. His remarks came after Parliament passed stricter amendments to India’s anti-paper leak law. Rahul Gandhi Gen Z Protest Remarks Target Modi, Shah Over FIRs

Kharge Challenges Centre Over Anti-Paper Leak Bill The Rajya Sabha passed the anti-paper leak Bill after a heated political debate in which Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the Centre’s response to examination fraud and student protests. The legislation introduces tougher prison terms, higher fines, time-bound investigations and fast-track trials for organised paper leak cases. Kharge Questions Centre as Rajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill

Court Raises Concern Over Protest Lathi-Charge The Supreme Court said peaceful agitation alone cannot justify a lathi-charge while hearing petitions alleging police excesses during recent student protests. The bench also opposed violence by demonstrators and called for a uniform national protocol.   Agitation Alone Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge, Supreme Court Says The Supreme Court on lathi charge during protests made an importa

NEET Row Deepens as Parliament Faces Fresh Disruptions The NEET paper leak controversy intensified in New Delhi as Opposition protests disrupted Parliament. Rahul Gandhi also demanded accountability over alleged pellet-gun injuries, while the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained unresolved.   NEET Protest Disrupts Parliament as Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre New Delhi, July 24, 2026: The

Health Fears Grow as Wangchuk Prepares Parliament March New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The proposed Sonam Wangchuk July 20 march to Parliament has become the central focus of the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar as the activist’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite growing concerns about his deteriorating health, Wangchuk has indicated that he intends to remain alive and continue the protest until the planned

H-1B Visa Rules From August: Indians Face Fresh Hurdles The proposed H-1B visa rules from August could create fresh uncertainty for Indian professionals, students, and employers using key US immigration routes. The Trump administration is preparing changes that may tighten H-1B visa processing, Green Card sponsorship, student visa stay rules, OPT work permits, and H-4 spouse work authorization. The proposed changes are part of the latest US regulatory ag

Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dead In England

India-New Zealand FTA Row: Peters Alleges Visa Rule Changes Target Indians New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has alleged that immigration-related terms linked to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement have been quietly changed in a way that could affect Indian students, workers, and professionals. The allegation has triggered a political row in New Zealand, with the ruling National Party rejecting the claim and calling it misinformation. Th

Mahima Rajput Selected For ShakthiSAT Mission With Students From 108 Countries A 14-year-old Indian student, Mahima Rajput, has been selected for the international space mission ShakthiSAT, a global student initiative that will bring together participants from 108 countries. Mahima, a Class 10 student from Chhattisgarh, will represent India in the mission, which aims to give young students hands-on exposure to space science, satellite development, and in

Patna Police Probe Chaos Outside Khan Sir’s Coaching Centre Police are investigating a reported firing incident outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna, while CCTV footage is being checked to identify suspects.   Patna Coaching Hub On Alert A reported firing incident outside educator Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna has put the Musallahpur Haat area under police focus. The area is one of Bihar’s busy coach

NEET UG 2026 Cancelled After Paper Leak Row Sparks Nationwide Outrage NEET UG 2026, conducted on May 3 for more than 22 lakh medical aspirants across India, has been cancelled following allegations of a major paper leak that triggered nationwide outrage. The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that a re-exam will be conducted soon, while the central government has ordered a CBI investigation i