A viral post claims an F-1 student was denied entry at Atlanta airport after U.S. border officers examined his phone and reviewed WhatsApp conversations. The account has not been independently verified, and the post does not establish that group membership caused the reported decision. F-1 Student Reportedly Denied Entry at Atlanta Airport The post, discussed in a Times of India report pub

Indian students admitted to U.S. universities for Fall 2026 are facing a shortage of F-1 visa appointment slots, raising concerns that some may miss August program start dates or be forced to defer enrollment. Many applicants have already completed admissions requirements and received Form I-20 from their universities. However, students say the U.S. visa scheduling portal has shown few or no available interview appointments for weeks.

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

Rupeeflo is targeting a reduction in NRI account opening time from about 60 days to 24 hours. The digital onboarding effort covers bank, demat and trading accounts used by Non-Resident Indians investing in India. The company says the faster process could address paperwork and verification delays that cause applicants to abandon plans to invest in Indian stocks or deposits. Rupeeflo targets faster NRI account opening Zerodha founder and CEO Nith

The UAE Green Visa gives qualifying skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed professionals, investors and business partners five years of residency without sponsorship from a single employer. Introduced in 2022, it also permits family sponsorship and provides a grace period of up to six months after cancellation. UAE Green Visa eligibility requirements Skilled workers Applicants must have a valid employment contract and ei

Thailand’s 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers remains in effect despite Thailand’s approval of wider immigration changes. The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states that Indian ordinary passport holders may continue entering Thailand without a visa for tourism and short-term business stays of up to 60 days until a further announcement. and visa-free entry for Indians remains active

Rajamouli receives rare global honour at Lumière Museum SS Rajamouli has achieved another proud international moment as his name has been added to the prestigious Mur des Cinéastes at the Lumière Museum in Lyon, France. The rare recognition places the celebrated Indian filmmaker among some of the greatest names in world cinema. The honour came during his visit to the historic Institut Lumière, where his popular films E

Kavitha arrest in Boduppal protest sparks political row Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s arrest during a protest at Boduppal on Thursday has turned into a major talking point in Telangana politics. The protest was held in support of Telangana Udyamakarulu and their demand for long-pending grants and recognition from the state government. What began as a political demonstration soon became a tense confrontation after police intervened t

Vijay’s Tender Formula Creates Buzz Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s new approach to public tenders has become one of the most talked-about moves in state politics. Within weeks of introducing a more transparent tender system, the government is claiming major savings in civic works, while old contractors are reportedly struggling to adjust to the new rules of the game. For years, public works contracts were surr

Pawan Kalyan Sends Strong Warning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a firm warning against the misuse of social media for personal attacks, vulgar abuse and organized defamation campaigns. His remarks came after Andhra Pradesh police made two arrests in the last 24 hours over alleged abusive and derogatory comments targeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. While opposi

Balogun red card overshadows USA’s knockout win over Bosnia The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between United States men's national soccer team and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 2-0 in favor of the USA, but the result was heavily overshadowed by a VAR-driven red card

India and Japan have moved to broaden their strategic cooperation with a new framework focused on technology, energy security and resilient supply chains. The latest engagement signals a shift from traditional diplomatic alignment toward deeper economic and innovation-driven collaboration aimed at long-term stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus shifts toward AI and digit

India and Japan are using a joint framework to connect climate action with investment flows. Instead of treating emission cuts as isolated national efforts, both countries are aligning projects where funding, technology, and verified reductions move together. This approach is built to support long-term decarbonisation while still allowing industrial growth in emerging markets like India.

WhatsApp usernames and how the system changes WhatsApp is introducing usernames that allow users to connect without sharing their phone number directly. This is a major shift for India, where mobile numbers are deeply tied to UPI payments, Aadhaar-linked verification, banking access, and other digital identity systems. The feature does not remove phone numbers from acc

Trump revisits Panama Canal transfer decision President Donald Trump has stated that the United States should never have transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, arguing that the decision has led to rising transit fees and potential geopolitical risks. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, he criticised the 1977 agreement that eventually led to the full handover of the canal in 1999.

A dramatic turnaround in Seattle Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the World Cup 2026 as they defeated Senegal in a tense Round of 32 clash that swung wildly until the final moments. Trailing 2-0 deep into the second half, Belgium looked on the verge of elimination before a stunning late revival changed the course of the match entirely.

Cosmic Origins Written in Ice Scientists have identified direct physical traces of stardust preserved in Antarctic ice, offering rare confirmation that material forged in supernova explosions has reached Earth in measurable quantities. The discovery provides new insight into how elements created in distant stellar deaths are distributed across interstellar space and eventually incorporated into planetary environments. Supernova Dust and th

National mourning declared amid rising devastation Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning following last week’s powerful twin earthquakes that left the country facing one of its worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced the decision as the confirmed death toll climbed to at least 2,295, with thousands more injured and many still unaccounted for. Authorities say nearly 13,000 people have