US opens H-1B visa fraud investigation The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms named as authorities examine possible misuse. The probe was announced by US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said investigators were looking into

Trump warns of harsher strikes US President Donald Trump warned that American military strikes on Iran would intensify if Tehran continued attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in an already volatile confrontation. In a social media post, Trump said the latest US action was retaliation for what he described as Iran’s bombing of commercial vesse

Trump seeks rehearing on citizenship ruling US President Donald Trump said he would immediately ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on birthright citizenship, arguing that the decision could encourage abuse of the immigration system. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that signs and billboards near the southern border and in Mexico were advertising service

US launches second night of Iran strikes Explosions were reported across several parts of Iran on Thursday, July 9, after the United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian targets. The latest action came only hours after President Donald Trump said he did not expect the confrontation with Tehran to last long and predicted that th

Meloni rules out Iran attacks Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy will not take part in military attacks against Iran, reaffirming Rome’s position as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Meloni said Italy had maintained a clear line since the start of the conflict and would not j

Trump says Iran conflict may not resume US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he does not expect full-scale conflict with Iran to restart, even after recent military strikes exchanged between the two sides. Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he believed any renewed escalation would move quickly and would not become a prolonged con

Last updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Looking for the best Indian grocery stores near me in Dallas–Fort Worth? The DFW area has become one of the strongest Indian grocery markets in the United States, with stores spread across Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Lewisville and Fort Worth. According to Pew Research Center, the Dallas metro is among the largest Indian population centers in the U.S., with about 270,000 Indian r

An Indian engineer in Washington state has been charged with first-degree murder after investigators said smart-lock records, autopsy findings and phone calls contradicted his account of his wife’s death inside their Bellevue apartment.

A California court has dismissed attempted murder charges against Indian-origin radiologist Dharmesh Patel after he completed a mental health diversion program connected to a 2023 cliff crash in San Mateo County. The case drew national attention after a Tesla carrying Patel, his wife and their two young children plunged about 250 feet off a cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway near Devil’s Slide on Monday, January 2, 2023. All four family m

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is pushing the state to prepare for a possible future expansion of India’s ethanol economy, calling on officials to encourage investment in ethanol production and related fuel projects. His focus comes as India continues to debate the next phase of its biofuel transition after the nationwide expansion of E20 petrol. Naidu has previously urged the Centre to consider increasing ethanol blending

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has increasingly become the focus of an aggressive political campaign by the opposition YSR Congress Party. A series of recent controversies involving Gaade Sai Krishna, YouTuber Raavan and the Sugali Preethi case have all been used to question the Jana Sena chief’s leadership and put pressure on his party. The pattern of attacks has led to growing discussion within political circles about whether

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has stepped up efforts to attract fresh manufacturing investment to the state, holding talks with South Korea’s Boo Young Group over a proposed footwear and components production facility. Continuing his South Korea visit on its fourth day, Lokesh met Boo Young Group CEO and President Director Ryan Kang and Business Strategy and Planning Manager Millie Richardson. During the discussions, he invited the company to examine investment opportunities in A

India’s support for the Prambanan Temple restoration project in Indonesia has added a strong cultural dimension to growing India Indonesia ties. The initiative, unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Yogyakarta on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, focuses on conserving one of Southeast Asia’s most important Hindu temple complexes. The project is not just about repairing an old monument; it reflects how shared histo

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

The alleged donation theft controversy surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has reopened an old and politically sensitive debate over who should manage some of India’s most prominent temples. As questions are raised about accountability and security at the shrine, attention has once again turned to an episode from more than four decades ago, when a major theft at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi eventually led to a complete change in its admin

YCP steps up pressure campaign against Andhra coalition government With the Andhra Pradesh coalition government still in the first half of its term, the opposition YSR Congress Party appears to be intensifying its political campaign on multiple fronts. A series of recent controversies, local incidents and development-related disputes are increasingly being used to question the administration, putting the ruling alliance of the

A proposed US tariff on selected Indian imports has brought fresh uncertainty to India-US trade negotiations, even as both sides continue efforts to finalise a wider agreement. Washington has suggested an additional 12.5 per cent duty on some goods, citing concerns over weak enforcement against forced labour in global supply chains. India has rejected the move, saying the allegation is broad, unsupported by clear country-specific evidence and should not be used to justif

US President Donald Trump has said the Iran ceasefire is no longer in place, sharply raising tensions between Washington and Tehran after fresh violence around the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came during the NATO summit in Turkey, where the Middle East crisis became one of the main security issues facing global leaders. The latest escalation followed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but highly important se

The investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has entered a new phase after United States authorities charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, in connection with the 2023 assassination case. The development has brought fresh attention to the Nijjar probe, which had earlier triggered a major diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. Current public charges focus on an alleged transnational crime network rath

British Columbia’s move toward legal action against OpenAI has pushed the Tumbler Ridge shooting into a wider debate over artificial intelligence safety, corporate responsibility and public protection. The province has hired legal teams in B.C. and California as it examines whether the company can be held accountable for alleged warning signs connected to the attacker’s ChatGPT use before the February tragedy. The case has drawn attent