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

Gujarat Girl Takshvi Vaghani Breaks Guinness World Record In Limbo Skating Eight-year-old Takshvi Vaghani from Gujarat has made India proud by setting a new Guinness World Record in limbo skating. The young skater from Ahmedabad completed the lowest limbo skating over 10 metres at a height of just 16 centimetres, adding another major achievement to her growing list of records. Takshvi’s latest feat has drawn attention because of the extraordinary balan

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

94-Year-Old Andhra Woman Gives Up US Citizenship To Return Home A 94-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district has regained Indian citizenship after giving up her US nationality, fulfilling her wish to spend her remaining years in her native village. Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, a native of Chintagumpala village, had moved to the United States with her son after the

Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp As Meta Bets Big On CRED CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests $900 million in CRED, triggering both growth expectations and fintech data concerns.   Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp As Meta Bets Big On CRED CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to become the global CEO of WhatsApp, marking a major leadership move involving an Indian en

Stock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Gains Over 500 Points, Nifty Ends Near 24,000 Indian equity markets continued their positive run on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session. Strong buying in IT, FMCG, media, and realty stocks helped Dalal Street maintain its recovery momentum, while weakness in metal and auto counters limited further upside.

Indian Seafarers Caught In Gulf Crisis As Ships Near Hormuz Come Under Fire Indian seafarers have become part of a growing human crisis in the Gulf after multiple vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz and the Oman coast. The incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of merchant sailors working in conflict-hit waters, where military action, oil shipping routes, and diplomatic tensions are now directl

Visakhapatnam, June 11, 2026: Suresh Patnala, a chief engineer from Visakhapatnam, was among three Indian crew members who died after the commercial tanker MT Settebello was struck off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Indian authorities confirmed on Thursday that three Indian nationals aboard the vessel had lost their lives. Patnala, 44, was serving as the chief engineer on the tanker and had nearly 20 year

A Tragic Shock For Indian Community A deeply tragic incident in South London has shocked the Indian community after an Indian-origin couple and their nine-year-old son died following a fall from a high-rise apartment building. The deceased have been identified in reports as Rakesh Pai, his wife Aditi Paralkar, and their son Sid. The incident took place on May 27, 2026, at a residential tower in the Elephant and Castle area. Family Fell From 36th-F

Dubai Road Crash Claims Lives Of Indian Workers After Minibus Hits Truck A tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road killed several Indian workers after a minibus crashed into a broken-down truck. Indian Workers Killed In Dubai Road Accident Several Indian workers lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Dubai after a minibus carrying workers crashed into a broken-down truck on Emirates Road. According to Dubai Pol

Solar Storm May Bring Rare Aurora Glow To Ladakh Tonight A strong geomagnetic storm could give parts of Ladakh and the higher Himalayas a rare chance to witness a faint red aurora tonight. Rare Sky Event Expected Over Ladakh A powerful solar storm hitting Earth on June 8, 2026, could create a rare chance for aurora sightings in parts of India, especially in Hanle, Lad

CM Vijay Honours Praggnanandhaa With Rs 50 Lakh, Plays Chess Overview Line Tamil Nadu CM Vijay honoured Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai and played a friendly chess game with the young grandmaster. Article CM Vijay Honours Pragg In Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay felicitated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai after his histo

Indian Embassy Advises Citizens To Avoid Iran Travel Amid Rising Tensions India has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and asked Indians already there to leave as Israel-Iran tensions escalate. India Issues Fresh Iran Travel Advisory India has issued a fresh travel advisory for its citizens amid rising tensions in West Asia. The Indian Embassy in Tehran h

Hyderabad Man Killed In US Pizza Delivery Shooting A Hyderabad family is seeking justice after 28-year-old Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in North Philadelphia on the night of June 5, 2026, while doing part-time pizza delivery work. Police reportedly rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was declared dead shortly after arrival. Hyderabad Family Seeks Justice