US halts new student visa interviews and may screen social media profiles
In a sweeping shift in immigration policy, the United States has temporarily halted all new student visa interviews across the globe. The move, announced by the State Department, comes amid heightened concerns over national security and foreign influence on college campuses. Alongside the
Trump threatens more cuts to Harvard funding amid legal battle
Donald Trump has threatened to strip Harvard University of an additional $3 billion in federal grants, escalating his conflict with the prestigious institution. The former president’s latest comments come amid an ongoing legal battle over federal funding and international student enrollment. On Memorial
Terror attacks Pak’s well-planned war strategy, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a massive public gathering at Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir and declared that recent terror attacks on Indian soil can no longer be seen as mere proxy wars but as part of Pakistan’s deliberate, state-sponsored war strategy. PM
Supriya Sule leads anti-terror outreach in Qatar under Op Sindoor
An Indian multi-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Supriya Sule concluded its visit to Qatar, completing the first leg of a four-nation tour under Operation Sindoor to present India’s united front against terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. During the two-day visit,
Omar Abdullah government holds special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam
The Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, held a special cabinet meeting on Tuesday in the tourist town of Pahalgam to send a strong message against terrorism and reassure the public after the April 22 terror attack that killed
India, Slovenia reaffirm stand on terrorism
An Indian all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi met top Slovenian leaders on Monday, reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism as part of its global Operation Sindoor outreach. The delegation met Predrag Bakovic, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee, and Miroslav
Erdogan backs Pakistan in anti-India alliance
Turkey’s deepening alliance with Pakistan, especially amid rising regional tensions, is drawing international concern as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan backs Islamabad both diplomatically and militarily. On Monday, Turkish and Pakistani leaders announced joint ventures in defense, energy, IT, and agriculture as Prime Minister
Jaishankar: Pakistan informed after Operation Sindoor strikes
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday firmly denied claims that Pakistan was warned in advance about Operation Sindoor, stating that Islamabad was informed 30 minutes after the May 7 strikes. Speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs’ Consultative Committee Meeting, Jaishankar addressed
Trump slams Putin and Zelensky for fueling Russia-Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war would never have happened if he were in office. Trump’s remarks follow a deadly Russian airstrike over the weekend that killed
Diaspora in Japan backs Operation Sindoor
Members of the Indian diaspora in Japan have expressed strong support for Operation Sindoor, praising the Indian government’s firm action against cross-border terrorism and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During an outreach event at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, a multi-party
Operation Sindoor puts diplomatic pressure on Pakistan
As India’s global diplomatic offensive under Operation Sindoor gains momentum, Pakistan appears increasingly rattled. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a six-day diplomatic visit to four “friendly” nations — Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan — starting Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bilawal
Judge blocks Trump move on Harvard foreign students
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted the restraining order after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid, condemns harmful budget cuts, and champions religious inclusion
By: Dr. Avi Verma It was a dynamic and impactful week for Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who made national headlines with major announcements and strong stances on key issues shaping the political and cultural landscape. In a highly anticipated move, Congressman Krishnamoorthi officially
Trump again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for defusing hostilities between India and Pakistan, asserting that trade negotiations with both nations played a key role. “I think I settled it through trade,” Trump said during an interview at the White House
Jaishankar meets Danish FM Rasmussen, lauds support against terrorism
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Copenhagen on Wednesday, praising Denmark’s strong support in the fight against terrorism and discussing broader bilateral and global issues. “Delighted to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen. Denmark’s strong solidarity on
US withdrawal of Finnish scholar’s Fulbright grant sparks concerns
The US Department of State has canceled a Fulbright scholarship awarded to Finnish researcher Saara Loukola, citing a political misalignment with policies under President Donald Trump. This move has been condemned in Finland as an infringement on academic freedom. Loukola, a doctoral researcher
Israel intercepts projectile fired from Gaza amid escalating conflict
Israel’s military reported that it intercepted a projectile launched from the Gaza Strip as violence intensified in the region under Israel’s expanding military campaign. The Israeli military said the projectile was fired from northern Gaza and intercepted by the Israeli Air Force on
Omani Foreign Minister announces fifth round of Iran-US talks in Rome
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi confirmed that the fifth round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Rome on Friday. The talks are aimed at reviving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and
India calls for Pakistan to hand over Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed
India’s Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, has called on Pakistan to hand over the leaders of two Pakistan-based global Islamist terror organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), to India. Singh pointed out that Pakistan has allowed these groups to perpetrate numerous terror
Meloni hosts US-EU trilateral talks in Rome
In a powerful gesture of transatlantic diplomacy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome on Sunday for informal trilateral talks. The high-level meeting was held on the sidelines of