US visa restrictions for NRIs do not automatically affect ordinary Indian professionals, students or families. The new policy targets people linked to cyberscams, sextortion and enabling networks, while immediate family members of designated individuals may also face restrictions.
The United States’ new global visa restriction policy targeting cyberscams, sextortion and related cyber-enabled crime may concern non-residen
US visa restrictions for NRIs do not automatically affect ordinary Indian professionals, students or families. The new policy targets people linked to cyberscams, sextortion and enabling networks, while immediate family members of designated individuals may also face restrictions.
The United States’ new global visa restriction policy targeting cyberscams, sextortion and related cyber-enabled crime may concern non-residen
Naresh Pal Gangwar Higher Education Secretary has been appointed by the Centre following the transfer of Vineet Joshi. The experienced IAS officer takes charge during heightened scrutiny of India's examination system and will lead higher education reforms, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.
Naresh Pal Gangwar Appointed During Key Educ
Naresh Pal Gangwar Higher Education Secretary has been appointed by the Centre following the transfer of Vineet Joshi. The experienced IAS officer takes charge during heightened scrutiny of India's examination system and will lead higher education reforms, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.
Naresh Pal Gangwar Appointed During Key Educ
Mexico mayor shot dead inside town hall after gunmen killed Temoac Mayor Valentin Lavin in Morelos. Authorities have launched an investigation as the latest attack highlights the ongoing threat of organised crime and political violence facing local officials across the country.
Temoac mayor killing investigation
Authorities in Mexico are investigating the fatal shooting of Valentin Lavin, the m
Mexico mayor shot dead inside town hall after gunmen killed Temoac Mayor Valentin Lavin in Morelos. Authorities have launched an investigation as the latest attack highlights the ongoing threat of organised crime and political violence facing local officials across the country.
Temoac mayor killing investigation
Authorities in Mexico are investigating the fatal shooting of Valentin Lavin, the m
Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector.
The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio
Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector.
The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio
India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use.
Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h
India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use.
Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h
Ukraine's AI drones are changing the battlefield, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who said Russian soldiers arriving at the front are surviving only 20 to 30 minutes on average. The remarks highlight how low-cost drone technology and long-range strikes are reshaping the war between Ukraine and Russia.
CIA Director Highlights AI Warfare
CIA Directo
Ukraine's AI drones are changing the battlefield, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who said Russian soldiers arriving at the front are surviving only 20 to 30 minutes on average. The remarks highlight how low-cost drone technology and long-range strikes are reshaping the war between Ukraine and Russia.
CIA Director Highlights AI Warfare
CIA Directo
Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board and recognized him as a major donor for supporting mobile eye surgery programs in Gwalior and Tamil Nadu.
LOS ANGELES — Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader and philanthropist Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board, recognizing his support for programs designed to prevent avoidable blindness in
Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board and recognized him as a major donor for supporting mobile eye surgery programs in Gwalior and Tamil Nadu.
LOS ANGELES — Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Sankara Nethralaya has appointed Indian American business leader and philanthropist Lakshmi Narasimha Vasan to its advisory board, recognizing his support for programs designed to prevent avoidable blindness in
Trump-Backed Russia Bill Puts 100% Tariff Risk on India
India could face tariffs of up to 100% under a revised US sanctions bill aimed at countries that remain major buyers of Russian oil and gas. President Donald Trump has backed the legislation, which would give the White House broad authority to use trade penalties to reduce the energy revenue available to Moscow.
The updated proposal is
Trump-Backed Russia Bill Puts 100% Tariff Risk on India
India could face tariffs of up to 100% under a revised US sanctions bill aimed at countries that remain major buyers of Russian oil and gas. President Donald Trump has backed the legislation, which would give the White House broad authority to use trade penalties to reduce the energy revenue available to Moscow.
The updated proposal is
Ukraine drones have pushed the war far beyond the front lines after striking Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk. The deep Siberia attack highlights growing pressure on Russian air defence, strategic energy infrastructure and Vladimir Putin’s military planning.
Ukraine drones reach the Omsk refinery
Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk oil refinery in western Siberia on July 6, marking the first known attack
Ukraine drones have pushed the war far beyond the front lines after striking Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk. The deep Siberia attack highlights growing pressure on Russian air defence, strategic energy infrastructure and Vladimir Putin’s military planning.
Ukraine drones reach the Omsk refinery
Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk oil refinery in western Siberia on July 6, marking the first known attack
Australia has assured India that opportunities for Indian students in Australia will remain open and fair despite visa delays and stricter assessments. The MEA also rejected reports of broad application restrictions and highlighted expanding university partnerships.
Australia Assures Indian Students of Fair Study Opportunities
Australia has assured India that genuine India
Australia has assured India that opportunities for Indian students in Australia will remain open and fair despite visa delays and stricter assessments. The MEA also rejected reports of broad application restrictions and highlighted expanding university partnerships.
Australia Assures Indian Students of Fair Study Opportunities
Australia has assured India that genuine India
The European Parliament has condemned the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of underage minority girls in Pakistan. EU lawmakers urged Islamabad to strengthen child protection laws, improve access to justice and create a national system for reporting such cases.
Forced conversion in Pakistan draws EU criticism
The European Parliament adopted
The European Parliament has condemned the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of underage minority girls in Pakistan. EU lawmakers urged Islamabad to strengthen child protection laws, improve access to justice and create a national system for reporting such cases.
Forced conversion in Pakistan draws EU criticism
The European Parliament adopted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming New Zealand visit is being seen as an important step in strengthening India New Zealand relations after a long gap in high-level outreach. The visit is expected to focus on trade, defence, education, technology, tourism, sports and people-to-people ties. It also comes after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s India visit, which gave both sides fresh momentum to expand cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic exchang
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming New Zealand visit is being seen as an important step in strengthening India New Zealand relations after a long gap in high-level outreach. The visit is expected to focus on trade, defence, education, technology, tourism, sports and people-to-people ties. It also comes after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s India visit, which gave both sides fresh momentum to expand cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic exchang
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
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
India names 23 LeT and JeM operatives under UAPA
India has designated 23 operatives linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyeba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, strengthening its legal and security response to cross-border terrorism. The move is part of the government’s Prahar strategy, which focuses on disrupting terror recruitment, propaganda, training networks, arms movement and infiltration routes used a
India names 23 LeT and JeM operatives under UAPA
India has designated 23 operatives linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyeba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, strengthening its legal and security response to cross-border terrorism. The move is part of the government’s Prahar strategy, which focuses on disrupting terror recruitment, propaganda, training networks, arms movement and infiltration routes used a
Australian authorities are investigating a reported online threat aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before a planned community event in Melbourne, according to media reports.
The event, titled “Melbourne Meets Modi,” is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. AEST on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Marvel Stadium, based on the event details provided.
PM Modi Melbourne Event Under Security Review
The reported threat appeared in a comment under a Faceb
Australian authorities are investigating a reported online threat aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before a planned community event in Melbourne, according to media reports.
The event, titled “Melbourne Meets Modi,” is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. AEST on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Marvel Stadium, based on the event details provided.
PM Modi Melbourne Event Under Security Review
The reported threat appeared in a comment under a Faceb
India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid.
Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI
India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid.
Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI
A rare handwritten copy of the Sikh sacred scripture linked to Punjab’s royal-era history has been identified in long-held academic archives in Scotland. The document, preserved for decades without public attention, is believed to date back roughly three centuries and is associated with collections once connected to Sikh aristocratic custodianship during the pre-colonial and colonial transition period.
From forgotten record to verified heritage object
Researchers examining archival holdings in Edinburgh traced the manuscript during a wider study of South Asian religious texts preserved in British institutions. Initial catalog entries did not clearly reflect its significance, but further examination confirmed it as a complete or near-complete handwritten version of the revered Sikh scripture. This reassessment changed its status from overlooked archival material to a culturally significant heritage object.
Careful restoration and preservation process
Specialist conservators in Scotland undertook detailed restoration work to stabilize the fragile pages and ink. Centuries of storage had weakened the manuscript, making handling risky. Preservation efforts focused on ensuring structural stability while maintaining original integrity, allowing the text to be viewed without causing further deterioration. The process took an extended period due to the delicate condition of the material.
Journey across continents and historical custody
Historical records suggest the manuscript left Punjab during a turbulent period when royal and religious collections were dispersed under colonial administration. Over time, it entered institutional custody in Britain, eventually becoming part of academic archives. Its journey reflects a broader pattern of cultural objects from South Asia being relocated and stored in European collections, often with limited documentation of their origins.
Public darshan at Glasgow gurdwara
The restored manuscript has now been placed for controlled public viewing at a Sikh place of worship in Glasgow. Devotees are being allowed to observe the scripture under strict preservation guidelines that balance respect for religious practice with conservation requirements. The arrangement enables spiritual engagement while ensuring the artifact remains protected.
Community response and cultural significance
Members of the Sikh community in Scotland have described the display as emotionally meaningful, viewing it as a reconnection with historical identity and heritage. The presence of the manuscript has also sparked interest among researchers and visitors, highlighting the importance of rediscovering and reassessing archival collections that may hold significant cultural and religious value.
A rare handwritten copy of the Sikh sacred scripture linked to Punjab’s royal-era history has been identified in long-held academic archives in Scotland. The document, preserved for decades without public attention, is believed to date back roughly three centuries and is associated with collections once connected to Sikh aristocratic custodianship during the pre-colonial and colonial transition period.
From forgotten record to verified heritage object
Researchers examining archival holdings in Edinburgh traced the manuscript during a wider study of South Asian religious texts preserved in British institutions. Initial catalog entries did not clearly reflect its significance, but further examination confirmed it as a complete or near-complete handwritten version of the revered Sikh scripture. This reassessment changed its status from overlooked archival material to a culturally significant heritage object.
Careful restoration and preservation process
Specialist conservators in Scotland undertook detailed restoration work to stabilize the fragile pages and ink. Centuries of storage had weakened the manuscript, making handling risky. Preservation efforts focused on ensuring structural stability while maintaining original integrity, allowing the text to be viewed without causing further deterioration. The process took an extended period due to the delicate condition of the material.
Journey across continents and historical custody
Historical records suggest the manuscript left Punjab during a turbulent period when royal and religious collections were dispersed under colonial administration. Over time, it entered institutional custody in Britain, eventually becoming part of academic archives. Its journey reflects a broader pattern of cultural objects from South Asia being relocated and stored in European collections, often with limited documentation of their origins.
Public darshan at Glasgow gurdwara
The restored manuscript has now been placed for controlled public viewing at a Sikh place of worship in Glasgow. Devotees are being allowed to observe the scripture under strict preservation guidelines that balance respect for religious practice with conservation requirements. The arrangement enables spiritual engagement while ensuring the artifact remains protected.
Community response and cultural significance
Members of the Sikh community in Scotland have described the display as emotionally meaningful, viewing it as a reconnection with historical identity and heritage. The presence of the manuscript has also sparked interest among researchers and visitors, highlighting the importance of rediscovering and reassessing archival collections that may hold significant cultural and religious value.
India has launched a pilot facility for nuclear heat hydrogen production at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the technology demonstrator on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
The department described the project as the first hydrogen facility to use heat drawn directly from a nuclear reactor rather than depending mainly on electricity. The plant remains a
India has launched a pilot facility for nuclear heat hydrogen production at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the technology demonstrator on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
The department described the project as the first hydrogen facility to use heat drawn directly from a nuclear reactor rather than depending mainly on electricity. The plant remains a
ISRO’s semi-cryogenic engine test reached 88% of its designed thrust on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, marking a major step toward upgrading India’s LVM3 rocket.
The Indian Space Research Organisation tested the Power Head Test Article, or PHTA, at its propulsion facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The PHTA includes most major engine systems but excludes the thrust chamber, allowing engineers to evaluate fuel delivery, ignition and pressure performance before testing the complete e
ISRO’s semi-cryogenic engine test reached 88% of its designed thrust on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, marking a major step toward upgrading India’s LVM3 rocket.
The Indian Space Research Organisation tested the Power Head Test Article, or PHTA, at its propulsion facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The PHTA includes most major engine systems but excludes the thrust chamber, allowing engineers to evaluate fuel delivery, ignition and pressure performance before testing the complete e
Meta will invest $900 million in Bengaluru-based fintech company CRED, while founder Kunal Shah prepares to take charge of WhatsApp globally. The linked announcements place one of India’s best-known startup founders at the center of Meta’s next phase in messaging, business services and digital payments.
Watch: Why did Meta choose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp? See o
Meta will invest $900 million in Bengaluru-based fintech company CRED, while founder Kunal Shah prepares to take charge of WhatsApp globally. The linked announcements place one of India’s best-known startup founders at the center of Meta’s next phase in messaging, business services and digital payments.
Watch: Why did Meta choose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp? See o
