India family green card applicants may fall under F1, F2A, F2B, F3 or F4 depending on their relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Each category has separate annual limits, priority dates and Visa Bulletin cutoffs. The U.S. family-sponsored green card system divides certain relatives into preference categories known as F1, F2A, F2B, F3 and F4. For applicants chargeable to India, these categories can have very different Visa Bulletin c

The EB-5 India Visa Bulletin separates unreserved investor visas from rural, high-unemployment and infrastructure set-asides. Indian applicants can face a cut-off date in the unreserved category while reserved categories remain current. The EB-5 India Visa Bulletin can look different from other employment-based green card categories because EB-5 visas are divided between unreserved visas and several set-aside categories

The EB-2 India green card backlog affects advanced-degree professionals and people of exceptional ability seeking permanent residence in the United States. Visa limits, high demand and priority-date cutoffs determine when applicants may move toward final approval. The EB-2 India green card backlog reflects the large number of applicants competing for a limited annual supply of employment-based immigrant visas. The EB-2 category is availabl

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin brings major changes for India as FY 2027 begins, advancing EB-1 and restoring Final Action Dates for EB-2 and EB-5 unreserved while keeping EB-3 unchanged and moving some family-sponsored dates forward. The U.S. Department of State’s October 2026 Visa Bulletin opens fiscal year 2027 with renewed visa availability and several important changes for applicants chargeable to India. EB-1 advances, while EB-2 and EB-5 unr

Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 cockpit incident, has received praise from leaders and passengers after the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The captain was injured during the incident but reportedly helped open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene. Machchhar has nearly 9,750 flying hours and previously spent about 11 years with SpiceJet.   Who is Smit Machch

Indian captain Smit Machchhar has emerged as a central figure in the dramatic emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit incident in which Machchhar was stabbed and the plane lost altitude rapidly. Cockpit attack The incident unfolded on September 30 while the Boeing 737 MAX was en route to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials said the co-pilot attacked Mac

Three residents of Gujarat who reportedly began a journey to the United States through an unauthorised migration route have gone missing in Ethiopia, leaving their families deeply concerned about their safety. The missing individuals have been identified as Rutvik Jansari from Mehsana, Mamta Chavda from Ahmedabad and Mayuri from Gandhinagar. The three, who are relatives, reportedly left Gujarat on September 20 after approaching agents who allegedly promised to arrange their journey

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary and highlights his contribution to India’s independence movement. The article explores Gandhi Jayanti history, Satyagraha, non-violence, social reforms, celebrations and the global importance of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Asian Games 2026 Day 12 turned into a memorable outing for India as compound archery delivered three gold medals and Neeru Dhanda added another shooting title. Lovlina Borgohain reached the boxing final, while Indian squash and tennis players also made progress. India compound archery gold medals lift tally to 10 India enjoyed one of its strongest days at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya as the compound archery contingent produced a remarkable run of

India-China Hotan air route talks are gaining importance as New Delhi looks for a shorter alternative for Indian airlines affected by Pakistan’s continued airspace closure. The proposed route through Xinjiang could reduce flying time, fuel burn and operating costs on some westbound services. Pakistan airspace Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian-registered aircraft and Indian-operated or leased airlines since April 2025. The

India may be considering stricter rules for children using social media, following concerns raised by the Supreme Court about minors’ access to online platforms. The Centre has been asked to examine whether statutory safeguards can be introduced for social media accounts operated by users below 18. Under the proposal being discussed, children below 18 could face restrictions on independently creating social media accounts, with measures such as parental consent and age verificatio

India specialty pharma zero tariff treatment will apply to qualifying medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients entering the United States under new Commerce Department rules. India is among 19 eligible jurisdictions as Washington prepares to apply a 100% Section 232 tariff to many covered patented drugs from September 29. Specialty drugs The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has defined several categories that can r

Supreme Court Class 6 CBSE third-language relief gives the current batch temporary exemption from the mandatory language rule. The court cited student comfort, while CBSE third-language policy implementation for them will begin from April 1, 2027.   The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to extend relief from the three-language requirement to students currently studying in Class 6, bringing them in line with students in Classes 7, 8 and 9 who had already received simi

The Ujjain mosque road-widening protest intensified over the Shahi Masjid partial removal, with Ujjain police tear gas used after stone-pelting. The dispute is tied to Simhastha 2028 road widening and a pending court challenge.   Tension erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain on Monday after a protest over the removal of a portion of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project turned confrontational. Police used tear gas after stone-pelting was reported near the sit

Delhi winter pollution control measures will begin from November, including Delhi 50% work from home, Delhi parking fee increase, staggered office timings and construction restrictions to reduce winter air pollution. The Delhi government has announced a series of winter pollution-control measures that will come into effect from November 1 as the national capital prepares for the annual deterioration in air quality. The Delhi winter pollution control measur

Asian Games 2026 Day 10 India results were highlighted by Esha Singh’s 25m pistol silver. India also secured medal assurances in boxing and kurash, recorded key squash wins and stayed in contention for more medals in athletics. India enjoyed another eventful outing at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with shooter Esha Singh delivering one of the standout performances by winning silver in the women’s 25m pistol individual event.

India Asian Games medal rush gathered pace on Sunday as the contingent won seven medals across athletics and squash, taking its overall tally to 37. Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare came agonisingly close to gold, while Parul Chaudhary, Harita Bhadra and Tejaswin Shankar added bronze medals. Athletics medals Ancy Sojan produced a best jump of 6.53m in the women’s long jump and appeared set for gold until China’s Huang Yingying reached

The AI-171 crash probe review has come under fresh focus after the Federation of Indian Pilots sought a role in any independent assessment. Pilot representation and RAT timing concerns are central as the AAIB prepares its draft final report.   Pilot representation in AI-171 review The Federation of Indian Pilots has asked the civil aviation ministry to clarify whether an inde

Russia backs India for a permanent UNSC seat as Sergey Lavrov renews Moscow’s support for India and Brazil at the UNGA. The move sharpens the UNSC reform debate, highlighting G4 differences and calls for stronger Global South representation.   Russia backs India UNSC bid at UN General Assembly Russia has renewed its support for India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security

Asian Games 2026 India action brought mixed results on September 27 as Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly and Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto exited badminton quarterfinals, while Manu Bhaker began the women’s 25m pistol precision stage.   Indian badminton quarterfinal exits bring early setback India endured a difficult start to September 27 at the Asian Games 2026 as two badminton doubles combinati