CJP leaders judicial custody follows the Jantar Mantar protest involving Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The anti-CEC protest Delhi row has intensified after an FIR over alleged trespassing at the recently denotified protest site. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on October 14, 2026, in connection with an alleged trespassing incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. They are set to be lodged in Tihar Jail.

The Welman Project has expanded book access in Fort Worth with Pages for the People, a free community bookshop where residents can take donated books home, contribute gently used titles and support a literacy-focused sharing program. The Welman Project, a Fort Worth nonprofit that provides free classroom supplies and other resources to educators, has expanded its community programs with a free bookshop designed to make books more accessible to local residents.

The Lior cinnamon recall covers 90-gram containers sold in six U.S. states after Maryland testing detected elevated lead levels. Galil Importing Corp. says consumers should not eat lot GAP11304 and should discard it or return it for a refund. Galil Importing Corp. has voluntarily recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing detected elevated levels of lead in the product. The Hauppauge, New York-based company announced the recall on

Iranian officials say security concerns explain the Mojtaba Khamenei absence that has continued since he became Iran's Supreme Leader in March. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Khamenei remains involved in Iran leadership decisions despite making no confirmed public appearance since his appointment. Security concerns Araghchi has attributed Khamenei's limited public visibility to security risks created by the continuing confrontation

Certain spouses of H-1B workers can obtain H-4 work authorization in the US, but H-4 status alone does not permit employment. Eligibility generally depends on the H-1B spouse having an approved I-140 or qualifying for an H-1B extension under AC21. Who qualifies for H-4 work authorization? An H-4 spouse is not automatically authorized to work simply because their husband or wife

Disney has named Karandeep Anand its first companywide chief technology officer, effective October 2, 2026. The former Character.AI CEO will oversee technology, infrastructure, data, AI, product and engineering as Disney expands its digital strategy. The Walt Disney Company announced on September 18, 2026, that Karandeep Anand will join the company as senior executive vice president and chief technology officer, a newly cr

A Tata Sons leadership dispute has revived memories of Ratan Tata’s 1990s battle to centralise authority at Bombay House and reshape the group’s governance. Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata clash The confrontation followed the Tata Sons board’s approval of another five-year term for N Chandrasekaran and preparations for a public listing after Reserve Bank of India pressure. Noel Tata opposed both moves. Tata Trusts, which controls about 66% of Tata Sons, call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy Temple as the ceremonial backdrop, placing Rameswaram’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the centre of the 18th BRICS Summit. Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi received visiting leaders on September 12 as India hosted the 18th BRICS

YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers who paid for eligible live-TV streaming services between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, may qualify to file a claim in a $50 million antitrust class-action settlement involving The Walt Disney Company. The deadline to submit a claim is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging that certain television carriage agreements reduced price competition and contributed to higher subscription costs for live-streamin

The US government is considering a proposal that could restrict or end work authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders. No rule has taken effect yet, and current H-4 EAD holders can continue working unless a formal policy change is finalized. Thousands of families living in the United States on H-1B visas could face a major financial and career setback if the federal government moves ahead with a proposal affecting employment rights for certa

H-4 EAD rules changed significantly before 2026. Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for work authorization, but most renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025 no longer automatically extend an expiring EAD. Here are the current rules applicants and workers need to understand. Last updated: August 30, 2026 Eligible H-4 spouses can still apply for employment authorization in the United States, but an important EAD renewal rule changed before 2026.

People facing a prolonged H-4 or H-4 EAD case may ask their U.S. representative or senator's constituent-services office for assistance. This guide explains congressional USCIS inquiries, privacy authorization, documents to prepare and the limits of congressional casework. An H-4 or H-4 EAD applicant dealing with an unresolved USCIS case may be able to seek assistance from a U.S. representative or senator's constituent-service

The CIS Ombudsman can assist some applicants who have been unable to resolve a USCIS case problem through normal channels. This guide explains when H-4 and H-4 EAD applicants may seek help, how DHS Form 7001 works, what documents to submit and the limits of Ombudsman assistance. Applicants facing an unresolved H-4 or H-4 EAD problem may eventually consider assistance from the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman. The CIS Ombudsman is an indep

A denied H-4 EAD expedite request does not by itself decide the underlying Form I-765. Applicants can continue tracking the case, use USCIS inquiry channels when eligible, document changed circumstances and understand when congressional or professional assistance may be appropriate. If your

An H-4 EAD applicant facing serious circumstances may ask USCIS to expedite a pending Form I-765. This guide explains USCIS expedite criteria, how the request process works, what supporting evidence may be relevant and why an expedite request never guarantees approval. If your H-4 or H-4 EAD has been pending too long, an exped

A USCIS e-Request allows eligible applicants to inquire about an H-4 or H-4 EAD case taking longer than expected. This guide explains how to check inquiry eligibility, what information USCIS requires, how to submit the request and why the confirmation number should be saved. H-4 and H-4 Employment Authorization Document applicants whose cases are taking longer than expected may be able to submit an online USCIS e-Request. The tool provides a formal way to ask USCIS

A delayed H-4 or H-4 EAD case may be eligible for a USCIS case inquiry or service request. This guide explains when to contact USCIS, how to use Emma or the Contact Center, what information to prepare, and why applicants should keep their inquiry confirmation details. If your H-4 or H-4 EAD has been

If an H-4 or H-4 EAD case has been pending longer than expected, applicants have several official ways to seek information or assistance. This guide explains USCIS inquiries, e-Requests, expedite requests, CIS Ombudsman help and congressional casework. If an H-4 extension or H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) has been pending longer than expected, applicants have several official ways to seek information or assistance

Can an H-4 holder start a business in the US? An H-4 spouse may generally own or invest in a company, but actively working in it requires employment authorization. This guide explains H-4 EAD eligibility, LLC ownership and what entrepreneurs should know before operating a business. An H-4 dependent spouse can generally own or invest in a U.S. business, including an LLC. However, H-4 status alone does not a

Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and senior Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee was found dead at a party office near his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on Sunday. Police have begun an investigation, while a purported note recovered from the scene is also being examined. Asish Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office Senior Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee was found h