Shashank Singh
UK visa restrictions for non-cooperative nations and Indians
The UK will use targeted visa restrictions against non-cooperative countries refusing returns; India is under review but not…
Qantas A220-300 Debut Delayed to October 2025 on Darwin-Singapore
Qantas delayed the A220-300 international debut to October 2025 due to extensive pilot retraining; Darwin–Singapore will use 737-800s…
F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under…
Assam to Expel Post-1971 Migrants Under 1950 Act via Swift Evictions
On September 9, 2025 Assam activated the 1950 Immigrants Act with a new SOP letting DCs and SSPs…
U.S. Pauses Student Visa Interviews to Expand Social Media Vetting
The Department of State paused student visa interviews in May 2025 to add social-media vetting; after mid-June resumption,…
T’way Air Rebrands to Trinity Airways, Korea, 2026 Rollout
Following Daemyung Sono Group’s 64.2% acquisition in June 2025, T’way Air will rebrand as Trinity Airways with a…
EB-5 Provides a Faster Green Card Path for Indians in 2025
With EB-5 reserved categories current for India in September 2025, investors can file immediately; $800,000 is fixed for…
Alliant Energy Plant at Airport Site Faces Flight Interference Concerns
Alliant Energy intends to file for an IUC review by October 2025 for a proposed gas plant near…
Trump pushes EU for 100% tariffs on India and China
Trump urged the EU to adopt up to 100% tariffs on Indian and Chinese imports to cut Russian…
Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears U.S. House; Senate Next
H.R. 2591 passed the House, requiring the FAA to update mental-health medical rules (including 14 CFR Part 67)…
What to Expect at SAN’s New Terminal 1: Modern, Expanded Capacity
With the old Terminal 1 closed September 22, 2025, San Diego Airport began Phase 1B of its $3.8…
India Faces Record US Visa Wait Times Amid 2025 Policy Changes
Effective 2025, nonimmigrant visa interviews must occur in applicants' country of citizenship or residence, ending third-country scheduling for…
Slashing Migration Could Drive Higher Australian House Prices
Tightening migration in 2025 won’t alone make homes cheaper. Forecasts show prices rising as chronic housing undersupply, approvals…
Nepal Crisis Deepens as Oli Resigns; Parliament Torched, Airports Shut
Gen Z-led protests in Nepal killed at least 22 people, led to PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation, and…
Gen Z Protests Close Kathmandu Airport; IndiGo and Air India Suspend
Violent Gen Z protests in Kathmandu following a ban on 26 social platforms forced Tribhuvan International Airport to…