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Over 7,000 student exchange visitors from India overstayed in US in 2023

As many as 32 countries have student/exchange visitor overstay rates of higher than 20 per cent, Jessica M Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies told the US House Committee on Judiciary

Moscow City in talks with India for 'group-free visa regime' travel

In the first nine months of 2024, January-September, Moscow received 19.7 million guests including 61,000 Indians, Moscow City Tourism Committee Chairman Evgeny Kozlov said

Supriya Sule blames urban planning failure, pollution for rising GBS cases

Sule demanded that the government bear all medical expenses of the GBS patients, claiming the disease was prevalent due to the 'flawed management'

US Senate bill seeks to limit birthright citizenship for some immigrants

The US is one of only 33 countries in the world with no restrictions on birthright citizenship

Jakson Green, Blueleaf Energy to develop 1 GW solar projects in Rajasthan

The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building gigawatt-scale green energy projects in India

Authorities in J-K warn against spring water use due to contamination

The warning comes in the backdrop of 17 deaths reported from Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness

Ro Khanna, Rich McCormick to co-chair India Caucus in new US Congress

Congressmen Andy Barr and Marc Veasey will continue serving as vice co-chairs

Rupee falls 4 paise to 86.59 against US dollar during early trade

Forex traders said the rupee continued to face pressure due to sustained foreign fund outflows and broad strength of the American currency

Illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya migrants major security threat: Nitesh Rane

The BJP leader further said illegal immigrants should not be allowed to stay in India

Transparency, empowering good officers priorities for FBI, says Kash Patel

Patel said that if confirmed, he intends to collaborate closely with the Justice Department to bring safety and relief to American communities

Trump orders 30K-person migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay

The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has historically been used for holding terrorists

Canadian report finds 'no definitive link' between Nijjar killing and India

In September 2023, Trudeau said Canada had credible evidence that agents of the Indian government were involved in the murder of Nijjar

One in five females in South Asia avoid daily tasks during periods: Study

Researchers, including those from the University of Melbourne, Australia, also found that girls aged 15-19 years are the most affected, with over 17 per cent not participating in regular activities

Delhi Police seize 'Punjab govt' vehicle, AAP calls it 'planted stunt'

The Punjab government dismissed claims that it owned the car intercepted in Delhi

Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi reviews arrangements, issues fresh directives

He said the incumbent ADG and the District Magistrate of Prayagraj must ensure safe and smooth departure of every devotee

Trump signs Laken Riley Act, allows pre-trial detention of illegal migrants

Trump said that he will sign an executive order to prepare a facility at Guantanamo Bay to house deported migrants, during the signing of the Lake Riley Act

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to break indefinite fast today

Jarange and 104 other activists, including women, launched the indefinite hunger strike on January 25 demanding the reservation for Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category

Tata Power-DDL secures 17 convictions for power theft in last 9 months

The efforts to curb power theft have led to the conviction of 78 people in north and northwest Delhi

Centre approves Rs 3,027 cr for disaster mitigation projects across states

The committee also approved a scheme for forest fire risk management, targeting 144 high-priority districts across 19 states, with a total outlay of Rs 818.92 crore

Govt asks reasonable airfares for Prayagraj, IndiGo cuts prices by 30-50%

IndiGo's fares for Delhi-Prayagraj flights from February to 16 is now al ittle over Rs 13,500. For January 31, the ticket price is over Rs 21,200 and the lowest is around Rs 9,000 for February 12,2020