Millions of borrowers with defaulted federal student loans will soon face renewed consequences as the U.S. government resumes collections. The Department of Education has confirmed that, beginning May 5, it will refer defaulted loans to the Treasury Department’s offset program. This program allows the government to garnish wages, withhold tax refunds, and seize portions of Social Security checks to collect unpaid student debt. These measures officially end the collections pause introduced

In a firm show of support to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended full solidarity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 25 tourists and a local resident were killed. This powerful condemnation from the Russian leader came shortly after Pakistani authorities suggested that international players like Russia or China could assist in probing the incident. Putin’s statement, made during a phone call with Modi, clearl

House Republicans have unveiled a legislative proposal that could significantly raise the costs associated with legal immigration in the United States. Central to the plan is a provision that would require individuals applying for asylum to pay a fee of $1,000, a notable shift in policy given that such applications have traditionally been exempt from high costs due to the vulnerable status of asylum seekers. In addition, the proposal includes a $500 fee for work authorization permits, to be rene

A late-night house party in southeast Houston turned deadly early Sunday morning, leaving at least one person dead and several others critically injured in a mass shooting incident. Authorities from the Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:50 a.m. on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill, according to HPD Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu. Cantu stated during a press briefing that multiple 911 calls alerted law enforcement to the scene, where officers arriv

In a closely watched local election, Amir Omar has been elected the new Mayor of Richardson, securing 55 percent of the vote and defeating incumbent Bob Dubey, who received 42 percent, according to unofficial results released Sunday evening. The victory marks a significant political comeback for Omar, who previously ran for the mayoral position in 2012 but was defeated. His election in 2025 signals a new chapter for Richardson’s city leadership, with voters opting for change amid evolvi

After weeks of speculation, Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially confirmed that he will part ways with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2024–25 season. The 25-year-old wingback, who has been with the club since the age of six, made the announcement through a heartfelt video on social media, declaring that this was the most difficult decision he has ever made. “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of t

In a touching moment following one of the most intense matches of IPL 2025, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took time to meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old batting prodigy, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The occasion was the aftermath of RR’s heartbreaking 1-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Ganguly’s gesture brought both comfort and inspiration to the young player. Despite the loss, and a modest performance from Vaibhav who was

Every year, the world takes a special moment to celebrate the selfless love, dedication, and sacrifices of mothers and motherly figures through Mother’s Day. Though mothers deserve to be cherished every day, this occasion offers an opportunity to show appreciation for their efforts in nurturing families and building lives. From grandmothers and guardians to foster moms and nannies, this day is for all those who take on the role of a mother. In a world driven by schedules and deadlines,

Achieving strong, shiny, and healthy hair goes beyond shampoos, serums, and salon treatments—it begins on your plate. Nutrition plays a key role in hair health, and according to well-known nutritionist Palak Nagpal, a balanced diet rich in specific nutrients can do wonders for your hair’s growth, thickness, and texture. In a recent Instagram video, Palak shared her top three foods that she personally swears by for maintaining healthy hair: lentils, walnuts, and homemade yoghurt.

Actor Ajaz Khan, known for his controversial public presence and past legal run-ins, has found himself in fresh legal trouble after a woman filed a rape complaint against him at Charkop Police Station in Mumbai. This is the second FIR involving the actor and his show House Arrest within a short span, escalating his current legal woes. The case was registered on May 5, 2025, under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), invoking Sections 64, 64(2M), 69, and 74, which cove

In a surprising turn of events, young Bollywood actor Babil Khan, son of the late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, finds himself at the center of a social media storm after a viral video and a public fallout with director Sai Rajesh the man helming the Hindi remake of the Telugu hit Baby. What started as an emotional moment shared by Babil turned into a highly publicized dispute, raising concerns about the fate of their film collaboration. Recently, a video of Babil breaking

India's media and entertainment industry is on the brink of a monumental transformation, driven by aggressive investment and deep innovation, as revealed in a compelling fireside chat between Uday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, and Vivek Couto, Managing Director of Media Partners Asia, during the WAVES conference. The session, titled “Media in India: Past 25 Years and Journey Ahead to 2047,” offered an insider’s look at how India has emerged as one of the mo

In a controversial move that could reshape the global entertainment industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States. Trump announced the policy through a post on Truth Social, where he claimed the measure is essential to revive what he described as a declining American film industry. According to Trump, Hollywood is "dying fast" as filmmakers increasingly choose to work with international studios offering better fin

In a heartwarming gesture that has won the admiration of many across the country, actor and producer Vishnu Manchu has come forward to adopt the family of a victim of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Somisetty Madhusudhan Rao, a resident of Kummari Street in Kavali town of Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, tragically lost his life during the brutal terrorist assault in Baisaran Valley, Jammu and Kashmir. The terror attack, which occurred in the picturesque meadow region often referre

Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. In what is now being described as one of the worst attacks on tourists in recent memory, 26 people, including a Nepali national, were gunned down in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic hilltop location often called “Mini Switzerland” for its lush landscapes and popularity among travelers. Since the day after the attack, the

 Detailed new images of the sun, taken in early December by the Inouye Solar Telescope, reveal complex sunspot activity during the current solar maximum, a phase in the sun's 11-year cycle when magnetic activity peaks. These dark sunspots mark regions where intense magnetic disturbances occur, often triggering solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—massive eruptions of ionized gas, or plasma, from the sun's outer atmosphere. Such events can significantly impact Earth&#

Air India is actively considering introducing domestic technical stops for its North America-bound flights from Delhi to manage the rising operational costs brought on by the ongoing closure of Pakistan’s airspace. According to people familiar with the developments, the airline may route some of its services through Indian cities such as Mumbai or Ahmedabad instead of making technical halts in Europe, which have proven to be significantly more expensive. The Tata Group-ow

 A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen

Netflix has reached a historic milestone in the stock market, notching 11 consecutive trading days of gains—its longest positive streak since the company went public in May 2002. This surpasses its previous record of a nine-day run achieved between late 2018 and early 2019. The streaming leader’s shares are now trading at all-time highs, continuing a powerful rally that reflects investor confidence in its performance and long-term prospects. This current surge comes

Subway, one of America's most recognized fast food franchises, has seen its number of US locations drop below 20,000 for the first time in over 20 years. In 2024 alone, the chain shuttered 631 restaurants, reducing its US footprint to 19,502 outlets. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Subway has scaled back its presence in its home country. Despite this consistent decline, Subway still holds the distinction of being the largest restaurant chain in the United States by number of loca