Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh is placing employment generation at the centre of the state’s development strategy, with a focus on attracting major technology companies, strengthening urban infrastructure and reducing the long-running migration of young professionals to other states. Employment Opportunities Remain a Major Challenge Creating quality jobs within Andhra Pradesh continue

Young riders delivered impressive performances at the HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Hyderabad, with Gautam Sanjay Sujanaani, Janampally Hitesh Reddy and Dhruva Potineni claiming top honours across key dressage categories. Young Riders Continue Strong Form Hyderabad’s promising equestrian riders carried their strong National Qualifier form into the HPRC Equestrian Challenge held at the Hyderaba

A new India global opinion survey shows striking differences in how the country is viewed worldwide. Sri Lanka records the strongest favourable opinion, while the UK, Kenya and Germany also show strong goodwill. Pakistan stands at the opposite end, giving India its lowest rating among the 36 countries surveyed. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka emerged as the most India-friendly country in Pew Research Cente

A new Pew Research Center survey shows the India-Pakistan threat perception remains deeply rooted. Rivalry, China’s role, Russia ties, mistrust and public opinion reveal how decades of tension continue to shape South Asia despite major changes in the global order. Rivalry India and Pakistan continue to see each other as their biggest geopolitical threat nearly eight decades after Partition. A

Indian student applications to US colleges are showing signs of pressure ahead of Fall 2026. Common App submissions from India fell 14%, while visa appointment delays and new F-1 rules add uncertainty for the largest international student group in America. Applications from India are showing signs of slowing as U.S. colleges prepare for Fall 2026. Common App submissions from international applicants declined 9% for the 202

The F-1 fixed admission rule scheduled for September 15, 2026, would replace open-ended duration-of-status admissions with fixed periods. Indian students may face new requirements involving I-94 dates, program extensions, OPT, transfers and graduate study. F-1 students would receive a fixed admission date A major U.S. immigration rule scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026, would end th

US international student enrollment could fall 9.5% in Fall 2026, with NAFSA and JB International projecting up to 111,000 fewer students. Visa delays, policy changes and graduate-level declines could cut $3.4 billion in spending and affect 39,000 U.S. jobs. U.S. colleges and universities could enroll up to 111,000 fewer international students in Fall 2026, according to preliminary projections released August 11, 2026, by

The Andhra Pradesh government has joined hands with IIT Madras to develop a scientific and long-term solution to severe coastal erosion along the Uppada coast in Kakinada district, with a ₹323 crore protection project planned. Andhra Pradesh, IIT Madras Partner for Uppada Coast Protection The Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras on Wednesday, August

A Texas Apache helicopter crash has killed two US Army soldiers after an AH-64E based at Fort Hood went down near Salado on Wednesday. Military personnel and emergency responders remain at the scene as investigators work to determine what caused the aircraft to crash during Fort Hood operations. Salado crash kills two Fort Hood soldiers Fo

Ohio power outages can create added problems for NRIs, international students and temporary visa holders who rent homes, rely on immigration documents or face food losses. This guide explains insurance, utility claims, SNAP limits and document protection after severe storms. Ohio outages create added concerns for NRI households Severe storms on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, caused widespread power failures across centra

Ohio power outage claims are drawing attention after severe storms cut electricity to more than 130,000 AEP Ohio customers. Utility liability is limited for natural events, but insurance, SNAP replacement benefits and PUCO complaints may provide other recovery options. Ohio storm outages leave customers counting losses Severe storms on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, knocked out electricity to more than 130,000 AEP Ohio c

The Rekha Gupta Tiranga Yatra brought young participants to Kartavya Path in New Delhi ahead of Independence Day. The event highlighted Har Ghar Tiranga, patriotic Delhi events, youth participation and the national flag as a symbol of unity and sacrifice. Kartavya Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined a Tiranga Yatra at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 12, as the capital steppe

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