OPT Visa Crackdown Raises Concern For Indian Students In US ICE Probes OPT Visa Misuse US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has identified around 10,000 foreign students, including several Indians, who allegedly claimed employment with highly suspect companies under the Optional Practical Training program. OPT allows F-1 student visa holders to work in the United States after graduation for 12 months, while STEM students may qualify for longer e

US Visa Restrictions Target Alleged Fentanyl Supply Network   US Targets Alleged Fentanyl Network The United States has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to an India-based online pharmacy accused of selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl to people in America. The action is part of Washington’s wider crackdown on global opioid trafficking networks. According to the U.S. Department o

Petrol And Diesel Prices Rise Across India After Crude Oil Surge Petrol Diesel Price Hike 2026 Updates Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre across India on Friday, May 15, 2026, as rising global crude oil prices added pressure on oil marketing companies. The latest petrol diesel price hike 2026 has become a major India fuel news update, with fuel price increase India trends showing higher petrol, diesel, and CN

Congress Picks VD Satheesan As Kerala CM Despite MLA Support For KC Venugopal   Public Sentiment And Alliance Support Tilted Decision In Satheesan’s Favour The Congress party finally announced VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala after nearly ten days of intense discussions, internal lobbying, and leadership meetings in Thiruvananthapuram and Delhi. Despite re

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

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Karnataka government announced a major policy decision by withdrawing the 2022 order linked to hijab restrictions in educational institutions. The move allows students to wear hijab again in schools and colleges across the state and has triggered fresh conversations on education rights, religious expression, and school policies in India. The hijab issue first emerged as a major national discussion after students in Karnataka objected to restrictions im

Uber CEO’s Delhi Metro Ride Sparks Massive Online Buzz Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has gone viral after choosing the Delhi Metro instead of road travel during his recent India visit. The Uber chief travelled to Jor Bagh by metro, and photos from the journey quickly spread across social media platforms. Many internet users joked that Delhi traffic had become so intense that even the CEO of Uber preferred public transport to save time during travel. The v

Why Congress Criticised RSS Leader Hosabale Over Pakistan Talks Remarks A fresh political debate has erupted after RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said that India should always remain open to dialogue with Pakistan despite ongoing tensions and repeated terror attacks. His remarks triggered criticism from the Congress party, which accused the RSS of sending mixed signals on national security and India’s approach towards Pakistan.

Vijay Withdraws Astrologer OSD Appointment After Backlash From Allies And Opposition Political Controversy Erupts Over Astrologer Appointment Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reportedly withdrew the controversial appointment of astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Office after facing strong criticism from alliance partners, opposition leaders and political observers across Tamil Nadu.

FAIMA Moves Supreme Court Seeking NTA Reforms After NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has approached the Supreme Court seeking major reforms in the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leak concerns. The petition urged the Centre to either replace or restructure the NTA, which conducts several national-level entrance examination

Vijay’s Former OSD Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel Faces Backlash Over Viral Remarks   Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s former Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, has come under criticism after remarks related to health and astrology sparked debate across social media and political circles. The controversy surfaced shortly after the Tamil Nadu government reportedly withdrew his appointment following backlash from alli

CM Vijay Wins Tamil Nadu Assembly Trust Vote With Support Of 144 MLAs   Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay comfortably won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after securing the support of 144 MLAs during the confidence motion. The floor test marked a major political moment for the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. The trust vote took place amid intense political drama, with the DMK staging a walkout from the As

Ignored NEET Reform Suggestions Back In Focus After NEET-UG 2026 Leak Row   The latest NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy has once again raised concerns over delayed examination reforms, especially after several recommendations made by a high-level expert committee reportedly remained unimplemented. Following the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak allegations, the Central government had formed a committee led by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan to review

AIADMK Divisions Surface During Vijay Government Trust Vote Political drama unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly during Chief Minister Vijay’s trust vote as visible divisions emerged within the AIADMK. The floor test became a major political talking point after rival camps inside the party openly took different positions on supporting the TVK-led government. Senior AIADMK leader SP Velumani publicly declared support for Vijay’s government