North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its eastern Wonsan area early Wednesday, sending it more than 700 kilometres toward waters off the Korean Peninsula just days before major US-South Korea military exercises. The launch has renewed regional tensions, with Seoul and Tokyo condemning the test while Washington said it posed no immediate threat to US personnel or allies.

Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old Yosemite speed climber from Mammoth Lakes, died after a climbing-related incident in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness. He was known for record-setting El Capitan ascents, including Lurking Fear. Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old California climber known for high-speed ascents of major Yosemite routes, died August 3 following a climbing-related incident in the Sequoia-K

India e-visa entry points have expanded to 88 nationwide, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports. The additions include the Attari border crossing, several other land ports, and Bhopal and Tirupati airports. India has expanded its network of e-visa entry points to 88 locations, giving eligible international travelers more airports, seaports and land crossings through which they can enter the

A 26-year-old Andhra engineer dies in Ohio after a head-on crash on Interstate 480 in Macedonia. Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, a Kent State graduate from Kadapa, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Indian Consulate is assisting his family as police continue investigating the crash. Ohio crash on Interstate 480 Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, a 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh, died in

The Pakistan Saudi Turkiye defence pact is facing scrutiny only days after its signing in Makkah. A Houthi strike on a Saudi Aramco facility has raised an immediate question: what does the agreement's collective-defence commitment require when one member comes under attack? The answer is more complicated than simply expecting Pakistan or Turkiye to enter a war.

The UBT MPs merger case remains before the Supreme Court after Shiv Sena (UBT) challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker’s recognition of six of its MPs joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The Speaker order remains effective, leaving the Shinde faction with 13 Lok Sabha MPs while the legal dispute continues. UBT plea Shiv Sena (UBT), through party leader Arvind Sawant, moved the Supreme Court aga

Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown University scholarship reportedly worth Rs 3.55 crore. Erode student Pranav Ilango will study Public Health and Applied Mathematics after years of academic preparation, mentorship and global recognition.   Seventeen-year-old Pranav Ilango from Erode, Tamil Nadu, is set to begin his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. According to the published report, he has received financial support valued at Rs 3

Political tensions within the ruling alliance have surfaced in Ongole, with TDP MLA Damacharla Janardhan and Jana Sena leader and former minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy exchanging allegations. Damacharla, who defeated Balineni in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, responded strongly to recent accusations made against him and questioned Balineni’s political approach after joining the Jana Sena Party. Damacharla Accuses Balineni Of Creating Alliance Differences

Dr Kanike Priyanka, a 28-year-old postgraduate medical student who was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Rajamahendravaram, died at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad on Sunday, August 9. Priyanka, a postgraduate student at GSL Medical College, sustained severe injuries in the incident near Prasad Aditya Mall on August 3. She was travelling as a pillion rider on a two-wheeler with a friend when a car allegedly rammed into their vehicle. Police Detail Alleged Inci

Tamil Nadu politics has traditionally been shaped by intense rivalries, making political consensus among the state’s major parties difficult even when they broadly agree on an issue. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay encountered that reality during his latest attempt to build a common Tamil Nadu position on delimitation. Vijay chaired an all-party meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on Saturday, August 8, to discuss the proposed delimitation exercise and its pos

H-1B workers considering visa stamping outside India now face stricter U.S. guidance. Since July 15, 2026, nonimmigrant applicants should interview in their country of nationality or residence, while third-country applicants may face longer waits and greater difficulty qualifying. H-1B workers who cannot find convenient visa appointments in India sometimes consider traveling to another country for visa stamping. That strategy, commonly called third-country stamping,

An emergency H-1B visa appointment in India may be requested when an applicant has an urgent, unforeseen need for earlier U.S. travel. Applicants must first complete the DS-160, pay the visa fee and book a regular appointment before asking the consular section to expedite it. H-1B workers stranded in India because they need a new visa stamp may consider requesting an expedited visa interview when normal appointment dates are t

H-1B applicants in India who cannot find a suitable visa appointment still have several steps to consider. Current U.S. guidance allows applicants to watch for newly released slots and request expedited interviews for qualifying emergencies, while newer rules limit other shortcuts. H-1B workers who travel to India and need a new visa stamp can face a difficult situation when suitable interview appointments are unavailable. For someone expected back at a U.S. job, a

An H-1B worker stranded in India without a valid visa stamp may need a new visa before returning to the U.S. This explainer covers I-797 approval, unavailable H-1B appointments, expedited interview requests, required steps and the risks of seeking stamping outside India. An H-1B worker who traveled to India during a family emergency says they are now unable to return to the United States because they do not have a valid H-1B v

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue in connection with the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, alleging that WhatsApp, Telegram and an internal digital communication network were used to circulate confidential examination papers before the test. The agency said its investigation uncovered extensive electronic evidence that helped trace how the question paper allegedly moved through mul

The USCIS denial without RFE or NOID policy gives officers broader discretion to reject immigration benefit requests that lack required evidence. Effective Wednesday, August 5, 2026, it applies to pending and newly filed cases, while evidence requests remain available. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has restored broader officer discretion to deny immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for E

Sri Lanka cybercrime networks are facing greater scrutiny after the suspected murder of a Chinese national exposed possible links to transnational scam operations. Police raids, foreign arrests and concerns over tourist visa abuse suggest fraud groups may be shifting into the country. Sri Lanka Cybercrime Networks Expand Sri Lanka is confronting an increase in suspected online scam operations as international criminal groups search for n

North Korea warns Japan that its growing long-range strike capability could trigger new military responses from Pyongyang. Kim Yo Jong cited Japan’s Tomahawk test, Pacific drills and higher defence spending, while Tokyo insisted that its military policy remains defensive. North Korea Warns Japan Over Military Buildup North Korea has accused Japan of transforming itself into a “war state” as Tokyo expands its military budget, acquir

The Shakib Al Hasan house attack in Magura involved vandalism and an attempted fire hours after the former Bangladesh cricket captain appeared at a media event connected to Sheikh Hasina. Police reported no injuries and opened an investigation as political tensions remained high. Shakib Al Hasan House Attack in Magura Unidentified attackers targeted the Magura residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League lawmake

Canada study permit financial checks now place greater emphasis on where applicants’ money comes from and whether it is genuinely available. Indian students should document bank histories, loans, sponsor income, tuition payments and plans for the full program. Canada expands source-of-funds review Canada has tightened how officers assess financial support in study permit