More than 12,000 Indian tech workers return from US amid visa uncertainty and layoffs
An increasing number of Indian technology professionals are returning home from the United States amid concerns about immigration policies, employment uncertainty and delays in employer-sponsored permanent residency applications. Data compiled by workforce research firm Xpheno indicate that approximately 12,700 Indian technology professionals had
Hardeep Singh Puri faces Opposition questions over past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has come under political scrutiny after photographs purportedly showing him with Jeffrey Epstein circulated on social media. The images have renewed questions about Puri’s past interactions with the American financier and his explanations regarding their meetings. On February
Indian embassy advises nationals in France to stay alert amid violent protests
The Indian Embassy in Paris has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals living in France and those planning to travel there, urging them to remain vigilant as violent protests and clashes continue in parts of the country. The embassy has advised Indians
Russia signals readiness to resume Ukraine peace talks as Trump says war may be nearing an end
Russia has indicated it is prepared to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in mid-November, following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. US President Donald Trump described the diplomatic effort as the closest
Drone strike kills at least 153 at market in disputed Sudan border region
A drone strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan killed at least 153 people on Monday, according to a local official, adding to a series of deadly attacks amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war. Yohanna Akol Ngor,
Zelensky questions US intelligence-sharing after Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has questioned the reliability of US intelligence support after Ukraine reportedly received no advance warning before a Russian ballistic missile attack overnight Sunday into Monday. He said Kyiv had received no clear explanation from Washington for the apparent intelligence
Graham Act deadline nears, but no word on tariffs against India
With the October 18 deadline approaching under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the Trump administration has yet to publicly announce which countries could face new tariffs, the applicable rates or whether any exemptions will be granted. India’s exposure therefore
What Trump’s new work permit and visa extension rules mean for Indians
The Donald Trump administration has introduced two significant immigration policy changes that could affect Indian professionals and families living and working in the United States. One ends automatic extensions of certain work permits while renewal applications are pending, while the other proposes stricter
Elon Musk points to Trump administration over Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has placed responsibility for restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications system on the U.S. government, saying decisions about its speed and usage are made by the military and ultimately President Donald Trump. “Starshield systems are owned and controlled
Indian-origin public servant in Australia denied bail over alleged stalking and threats
An Indian-origin public servant in Australia has been denied bail after being accused of stalking a woman he met through a dating app and threatening to use government systems to obtain information about her. Suyash Sinha, 31, appeared before the Australian Capital Territory
Indian American community outraged over alleged plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple; leaders vow unity against hate
IndoUS Tribune and community leaders strongly condemn alleged anti-Indian extremism, warning that threats against Hindu places of worship strike at the heart of religious freedom and community safety. CHICAGO SUBURBS — Shock, dismay and outrage have swept through the Indian American community following
19-year-old arrested in Illinois over alleged plot to attack Hindu place of worship
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Illinois over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, police said. The suspect, Alexandros Paporakis of Palatine, was arrested on October 11 after
Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities after Aramco headquarters strike
Yemen’s Houthi movement vowed on Wednesday to continue attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike reportedly damaged the headquarters complex of oil giant Saudi Aramco. The Iran-aligned group said it had launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles
Iran says container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after mine strike near Strait of Hormuz
A container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine and catching fire, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Wednesday. According to a statement carried by Iranian state
Trump announces plans for ‘massive’ oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for extensive oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, describing the Arctic island as “our new and beautiful Greenland.” However, he provided no details about the companies involved, the locations of potential projects or when exploration
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabian cities until October 17
Four Indian airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air, have cancelled or suspended flights to several Saudi Arabian cities until October 17 amid an escalating security situation in the region. The announcements come after attacks disrupted operations at King Khalid
Air France enforces Israeli crew restrictions affecting Pakistani and other nationalities
Air France has confirmed that it is complying with new Israeli restrictions barring airline crew members holding certain nationalities from operating flights to Israel. The policy affects citizens of countries that do not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel, including Pakistan and several other
Russian diesel is not for the U.S. but for global markets, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, saying the fuel is intended for global markets rather than specifically for the United States. His remarks come amid growing criticism from lawmakers who argue that the
Air India flight diverted to Jaipur after suspected hijack alert and bomb threat
An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a suspected hijack alert and a reported bomb threat, according to Indian media reports. Flight AI-2030 landed safely at Jaipur International Airport at 9:35 a.m.
Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends provincial government
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday, October 11, declared a state of emergency and imposed governor’s rule in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the provincial government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The