Shashank Singh
CBP Enforces Binary Sex Codes and Strengthens APIS Passport Validation
CBP enforces binary sex coding in APIS from October 14, 2025, accepting only “M” or “F,” and tightened…
Air India and Airbus Transform Aviation Training to Grow Travel
Air India and Airbus opened a 50:50 training center in Gurugram (12,000 sqm) with two A320 simulators active…
Iceland and Finland Offer Affordable PR Paths for Indians
As of October 11, 2025, Iceland offers a clearer four-year route to permanent residency for Indians—150 Icelandic lessons,…
2026 Tax Brackets Updated: How Inflation Adjustments Affect Your Bill
The IRS updated 2026 tax brackets and standard deductions for returns filed in 2027, keeping rates (10%–37%) but…
Serbia visa delays derail India’s chessboxing hopes at championship
Eleven Indian athletes missed the World Chessboxing Championship after short-stay visas filed September 2, 2025, remained unissued through…
Supreme Court Ruling Resumes ICE Raids, Endangering Innocent Citizens
The Supreme Court’s Sept. 8, 2025 stay lets federal agents resume immigration raids in Los Angeles, pausing a…
From Argentina to Spain: 23 Malaysian citizenship recipients since 2018
Malaysia naturalised 23 footballers (2018–2025). FIFA found forged birth certificates for seven players in 2025, issuing one-year bans…
If Not the US, Where Do Indian Students Now Study Abroad?
In 2025 Germany overtook the U.S. as the top choice for Indian students, driven by low public fees,…
Judge Roasts Repeated Deportation Bids Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge Paula Xinis faulted ICE for lacking good-faith removal planning after three failed deportation attempts to African countries…
Keir Starmer Rules Out Easing Visa Norms for India in Trade Push
Keir Starmer confirmed the July 2025 India–UK trade deal contains no visa expansions for Indian nationals. The agreement…
American Airlines Joins Pumpkin Spice Trend with Seasonal Lounges
Starting November in Admirals Clubs and December in Flagship lounges, American Airlines adds seasonal pumpkin-spiced items—like cake and…
Visa Issues Indefinitely Delay Tucson Baseball Team’s Official Home Debut
Tucson’s scheduled home debut Oct 16–19, 2025, at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium was postponed after consular officials flagged…
China Condemns U.S. Plan to Bar Chinese Airlines From Russia’s Airspace
The U.S. DOT proposed banning Chinese passenger carriers from Russian airspace to equalize competition; cargo flights exempt. If…
Panchos Tacos in Mount Vernon Targeted by ICE Raid
ICE carried out an unannounced raid at Panchos Tacos in Mount Vernon on October 9, 2025, closing the…
India Expels Muslims, including Citizens, After Kashmir Violence
After a Pahalgam attack, India’s Operation Sindoor and an MHA 30‑day verification led to reported expulsions of over…