Shashank Singh
NRI retirees may open SCSS account after returning to India
To open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account, NRIs must update their residency to 'resident' under FEMA,…
Crime rates lower among undocumented immigrants than US natives
Evidence shows both undocumented and legal immigrants in the U.S. consistently have much lower crime and incarceration rates…
Bay Area responds as judge blocks Trump move against sanctuary cities
The Bay Area, facing Trump-era immigration crackdowns, remains tense amid sanctuary city funding threats, visa cancellations for international…
U.S. imports fall sharply, raising risk of empty shelves for retailers
High U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports threaten retailers with empty shelves, soaring prices, and major supply disruptions. The…
Mount Kailash pilgrimage to Tibet resumes after India and China deal
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopens to Indian pilgrims from June-August 2025 after a five-year ban, signaling improved India-China…
Pahalgam attack leads to visa cancellations, over 1,000 Indians cross Wagah
Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India and Pakistan enacted immediate visa cancellations, closed the Wagah border, and revoked…
Spring flight prices fall, opening more options for travelers
Spring 2025 flight prices are at their lowest in years, with U.S. and European destinations more affordable than…
Etihad doubles Nairobi flights from Abu Dhabi starting December 2025
Etihad Airways will provide twice-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi starting December 15, 2025, using Airbus A320s.…
Indian government works with domestic airlines after Pakistan airspace closure
Pakistan’s airspace ban forces over 800 Indian international flights weekly to reroute, raising airline costs and threatening fare…
United Airlines backs JetZero to develop blended-wing aircraft
United Airlines invests in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs. The Z4 could reduce…
UAE approves hybrid heliport at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Abu Dhabi’s new hybrid heliport will support helicopters and eVTOLs at the busy Cruise Terminal. UAE’s GCAA is…
Serco looks to add more homes for asylum seekers in the UK
Serco expands its UK asylum housing, replacing expensive hotels with private homes to save millions in public funds.…
ICE expands local law enforcement partnerships for immigration arrests
The United States is seeing a rapid increase in 287(g) agreements, allowing local police to work with ICE…
H-1B to B-2 Visa: What to Know After a Job Loss in the US
H-1B workers losing their job get a 60-day grace period to act. Changing to a B-2 visa legally…
Cliona Ward held at Tacoma ICE center despite decades on green card
Irish green card holder Cliona Ward was detained at Tacoma ICE center over expunged drug convictions. Despite her…