America Ends Open-Ended Visa Stays for Students and Journalists The United States has finalised stricter visa regulations that will introduce fixed admission periods for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. The US student visa stay limit 2026 will replace the long-standing system that allowed eligible visa holders to remain for the duration of their academic programme or professional assignment. Under the new Department of

Jr NTR and Dhanush Murugan Films Present Two Visions of Murugan The newly announced Jr NTR and Dhanush Murugan films have placed Lord Murugan at the centre of one of South Indian cinema’s most significant cultural conversations. While Jr NTR and director Trivikram Srinivas appear to be preparing a large-scale mythological film, Dhanush and Vetri Maaran’s Thamizh Murugan is being positioned as a historical and cultural interpretation of the revered Ta

Indian Man Stabbed at Utah Mall in Alleged Anti-Muslim Attack An Indian man was stabbed more than 15 times at a Utah mall in what authorities believe was a targeted, religiously motivated attack. The victim, identified as Hyderabad resident Syed Sohailuddin, remains hospitalised after undergoing multiple surgeries. The attack took place on Monday afternoon at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, near Salt Lake City. Police arrested 48-year-old Peter Mic

Nagercoil Custody Death: Three Prison Staff Held After Autopsy Finds 19 Injuries The Sabari Varman custody death has triggered protests and a political controversy in Tamil Nadu after a postmortem examination reportedly found 19 injuries on the body of the 35-year-old remand prisoner. Sabari Varman, a shopkeeper and person with a disability from Ethancadu in Kanniyakumari district, died on July 13, 2026, after being found unconscious inside the Nagercoil prison.

An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.

A Delhi court postponed the July 20 Shraddha Walkar case hearing so accused Aaftab Poonawala could take his MA Sociology exam in Tihar Jail. Evidence recording was directed to continue the following day.

Legendary playback singer S. Janaki’s death has left the Indian film and music industries in mourning, with actor Nandamuri Balakrishna remembering her timeless voice, unforgettable songs and decades-long relationship with the Nandamuri family. Balakrishna Mourns the Loss of S. Janaki Nandamuri Balakrishna expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of legendary playb

Pawan Kalyan Fan Niranjan Death: Actor Mourns Young Fan After Emotional Meeting The Pawan Kalyan fan Niranjan death has left Telugu cinema fans emotional, just weeks after the actor-politician fulfilled the 17-year-old’s wish by visiting him at his home in Hanumakonda. Niranjan, who was battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Pawan Kalyan Meets Niranjan In Hanumakonda Pawan Kalyan had m

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

New EPFO Portal: PF Claims, Balance Check To Get Faster For Employees The new EPFO portal is expected to make PF claims, balance checks, and claim tracking faster for employees by bringing key provident fund services under a centralised digital system. The upgrade is aimed at reducing delays, cutting manual work, and making EPFO services easier to access for millions of members. New EPFO Portal Brings Services Under One Platform

AustralianSuper Invests A$500 Million In India’s NIIF As PM Modi Backs Safe Growth Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India as a safe, stable, and reliable long-term investment destination after Australia’s largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, announced a fresh A$500 million investment in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, also known as NIIF. The AustralianSuper NIIF investment 2026 announcement became a key highlight of

IIM Bangalore To Open Indonesia Campus As India Expands Education Footprint Abroad India’s higher education push overseas is gaining fresh momentum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia. The announcement was made in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, during a joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed IIM Bangalore Indo

Rayalaseema gains focus in Andhra’s industrial growth plan Rayalaseema is moving into the spotlight as Andhra Pradesh pushes a wider industrial development strategy aimed at taking investment beyond traditional growth centres. The region has attracted proposed investments of more than Rs 4.58 lakh crore across over 275 projects, according to reported government-linked figures. The pipeline includes 172 SIPB-approved projects and 103 proposals connected to the CI

Dhanush fan club flag sparks fresh political speculation Dhanush’s fan club has unveiled an official flag, triggering a wave of discussion across social media and entertainment circles. The move has led many fans to wonder whether the actor could be preparing for a possible political entry, although there has been no official confirmation from Dhanush or his team so far. The development was first reported on July 6, 2026, and has since become a talking point bec

Ilaiyaraaja Wins Copyright Case Against Happy Raj Makers Over Murattu Kaalai Song Veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja has secured another legal victory in his ongoing fight to protect his classic film songs from unauthorised use. The Madras High Court has restrained the makers of GV Prakash Kumar’s Tamil film Happy Raj from using the popular song “Pothuvaaga En Manasu Thangam” from Rajinikanth’s Murattu Kaalai. The copyright dispute began after Il