Last Updated: July 18, 2026 Most Indian students studying in the United States have some form of insurance, but the type and coverage vary. This guide explains university health insurance, private insurance, travel insurance, accidental death benefits, repatriation coverage and the protection studen

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 Student insurance may help cover the repatriation of remains to India, but coverage depends on the policy. This guide explains international student insurance, accidental death benefits, transportation costs, consular assistance and the documents families may need after a death in the United States. When

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 When an Indian student dies in a U.S. car crash, several legal and administrative steps follow before the remains can be returned to India. This guide explains the police investigation, family notificat

This guide explains NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts in plain English, compares tax and repatriation rules, shows where overseas and Indian income should go, and gives realistic account combinations for salaried NRIs, landlords, investors and families. Last reviewed: July 18, 2026 The first banking question most new NRIs ask sounds simple: “Which Indian account should I use now?”

Jagan 2.0 Super App has been launched by YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to connect party workers with leaders. The platform combines grievance reporting, social media tools, live updates, a digital book and an organisational library. Jagan 2.0 Super App Launched in Tadepalli Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the Jagan 2.0 Super App at the party’s central office in Ta

Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a New Jersey crash while traveling with friends. The Andhra Pradesh native had completed a master’s degree in the United States, and her family is seeking government help to return her remains to India Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a car crash in New Jersey on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, according to reports from India. Three friends traveling with her were reportedly

US National Held Near Nepal Border With Chinese Passport A man claiming to be a United States citizen has been arrested near the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh after allegedly attempting to cross into Nepal through an unauthorised route without valid travel documents. Police identified him as Jordan Brown and said a Chinese passport, electronic devices, Nepalese currency and other belongings were recovered from his

A Fort Worth water main break damaged Camp Bowie Boulevard near Horne Street, forcing water shutoffs and traffic restrictions. Crews repaired the 6-inch cast-iron pipe, but permanent road work depended on utility coordination and weather conditions.

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

A three-alarm Dallas condo fire damaged at least 24 units at Cambridge Park Condominiums early Friday, July 10, 2026. Officials reported no injuries, while 45 residents were displaced and about 80 people received emergency assistance.

The FBI 2020 election probe has intensified political tensions in Washington after hundreds of bureau employees were reportedly assigned to support an investigation centred on Georgia. Senate Democrats are questioning the scale, cost and purpose of the operation, while federal officials have released few public details. FBI 2020 election probe mobilises analysts nationwide An internal FBI memo obtained by the Associated Pr

The Trump H-1B visa fraud probe has drawn attention after Cognizant was mentioned in connection with whistleblower claims. U.S. labor officials are investigating alleged H-1B and PERM abuse, labor trafficking and possible worker displacement. The Trump administration’s H-1B visa fraud probe has drawn attention after Cognizant was mentioned while U.S. officials described a wider investigation into alleged abuse of employment-based visa programs.

An Indian woman found homeless in Chicago has reunited with her family in India after volunteers, a Chicago social worker and the Consulate General of India in Chicago helped arrange emergency documents for her return. The case was updated from Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, nearly three years after the woman’s situation first drew attention. Indian Woman Found Homeless in Chicago Repatriated to India According to U.S.-based nonp

Trump announces new Clean Air Act pardons US President Donald Trump said he was pardoning six people who, according to him, had been unfairly prosecuted under offences linked to the Clean Air Act. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that the individuals were being punished for what he described as “fixing their car,” framing the cases as an example of what he has repeatedly called federal overreach under the Biden administration. The

Iran and Oman have opened fresh discussions in Muscat on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a key Gulf waterway that remains central to regional trade, energy movement and maritime security. The meeting marked the first formal session of a joint committee formed to discuss navigation, coastal rights and safe passage through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The talks were held between senior officials from bot

  Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dea

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to launch the state’s biggest-ever road infrastructure programme on June 28, with a ₹19,300 crore investment to reconstruct and upgrade 13,541 km of roads under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Mega Road Programme to Be Launched in Nalgonda on June 28 The Telangana government is gearing up to roll out its most ambitious

How to enable earthquake alerts on Android in India is a timely question after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Android’s warning system can provide some users with seconds of notice after an earthquake begins, although alerts are not guaranteed. Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck western Venezuela at about 6:04 PM and 6:05 PM Venezuela time on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Reuters reported that the confir

CHICAGO — The Chicago Pride Parade 2026 will step off at 11:00 AM CDT on Sunday, June 28, with a two-mile route through Uptown, Lakeview and Lincoln Park. The free 55th annual event is scheduled to run until 2:00 PM and carries the theme “Free to Be Proud.” Chicago Pride Parade 2026 route and viewing areas The parade stages at Sheridan Road and Broadway, but public viewing begins at Grace Street and Broadway. It will move south on Broadway and Hals

Tamil Nadu Adds 300 New Buses To Public Transport Fleet In a significant move aimed at strengthening public transportation services across Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday, June 25, 2026, inaugurated 300 new buses procured by the State Transport Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs 127.21 crore. The buses were flagged off from major transit hubs, including Kilambakkam and Koyambedu bus terminals in Chennai, and began operations immediately aft