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A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 jolted southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the quake’s strength, no tsunami warnings were issued and there have been no immediate reports of damage. The USGS located the epicentre of the earthquake in a channel that serves as a […]
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has taken a firm stand against harmful content. The company’s monthly compliance report reveals that it has banned over 213,000 accounts in India alone, between February 26 and March 25. The primary reasons for these bans were violations related to promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual […]
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a container ship, MCS Aries, with 25 crew members onboard, on Saturday, 17 of whom are Indian, according to sources. The ship was seized near the Strait of Hormuz in a “heliborne operation” and is now en route to Iran’s territorial waters, as reported by Iran’s state-owned IRNA news agency. “We […]
The Indian government on Friday (April 12) advised its citizens to refrain from travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice. The advisory was issued “in view of the prevailing situation in the region,” according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA urged all Indians currently residing in Iran or Israel to register […]
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are venturing into new territories as they gear up to produce two new shows for Netflix. The announcement was made by the streaming giant recently, adding another feather to the couple’s cap. The projects are a part of an ongoing collaboration with Archewell Productions, a company established by […]
In an effort to protect teenagers and thwart potential scammers, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced on Thursday that it will test features that blur messages containing nudity. This move comes as the tech giant faces increasing scrutiny in the United States and Europe over allegations that its apps are addictive and contribute to […]
The UK’s immigration authorities have arrested 11 men and one woman, all reportedly Indian nationals, on suspicion of breaching their visa conditions and working illegally at a bedding and cake factory. According to a statement released by the UK Home Office on Wednesday, Immigration Enforcement officers targeted a bedding and mattress business in the West […]
Five Indian students, including two young women, have been arrested by Canadian police on charges of executing a scam in Canada’s largest casino. The accused, all currently in Canada on student visas, were apprehended at a casino in Rexdale, near Toronto. One of the accused was reportedly employed at the casino. The Bureau of Investigation […]
The New Zealand government announced on Sunday a series of changes to its employment visa program, citing concerns over “unsustainable” net migration. The modifications, which include the introduction of an English-language requirement and a reduction in the maximum continuous stay for various lower-skilled positions, are part of a broader effort to manage net migration more […]
Canada has announced a comprehensive plan to regulate the issuance of study permits to international students over the next two years. The country aims to reduce the number of new international student permits, setting a target of 485,000 approved study permits for 2024. Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a recent statement, shared the finalized provincial […]
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, sent shockwaves through New York City and neighbouring states on Friday morning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake occurred approximately 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station at 10:23 a.m., with the epicentre about 45 miles from New York City. Residents […]
The National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, an organisation representing Indian students in the UK, has launched a campaign titled ‘Fair Visa, Fair Chance’. The campaign, launched on Thursday, advocates for the continuation of the graduate route visa, which allows international graduates to work in the UK for two years after completing their […]
At the Union government’s behest, YouTube has blocked Indians from viewing an Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) documentary episode about the government’s alleged role in killing Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the broadcaster said on Wednesday (March 27). YouTube emailed the ABC on Sunday (March 24) saying it had received an order from the Union information and broadcasting […]
The cause behind the accident is being investigated but Maryland’s governor Wes Moore has said the ship’s crew sent a mayday call reporting it had lost power shortly before the collision. All 22 crew aboard a cargo ship that brought down a bridge near the US east coast city of Baltimore on Tuesday (March 26) were […]
A large container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to break in several places and fall into the Patapsco River below. The incident, which was captured in a video posted on social media platform X, resulted in multiple vehicles plunging into the chilly waters. Rescue operations […]
The Embassy of Israel in Singapore has removed a contentious Facebook post following intervention by the Singapore government. The post, which attempted to make a political point by citing the holy Quran, was deemed “insensitive” and “inappropriate”. The post was published on Sunday and was swiftly met with criticism. K Shanmugam, Singapore’s Minister for Law […]
A new requirement has been introduced that could cause concern among Gujarati students aspiring for foreign studies in Canada. From September onwards, students will need to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province they intend to study and work in, in addition to their admission letter from the university or institute. The rules, […]
The death toll from a devastating attack at a concert venue near Moscow has risen to 115, making it one of the deadliest incidents in Russia in recent years. Russia’s Investigative Committee reported that gunmen armed with automatic weapons stormed the popular venue and set it ablaze. Additional bodies were discovered within the concert hall […]
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has filed a lawsuit seeking €100,000 in compensation following the online circulation of deepfake videos featuring her likeness, according to a BBC report. Meloni is set to testify in a Sassari court on July 2. The videos, allegedly created by a 40-year-old man and his 73-year-old father, replaced Meloni’s face […]
India has firmly rejected the United States’ comments on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), terming them as “misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted.” The country reiterated that the Act is an internal matter, reflecting India’s inclusive traditions and its long-standing commitment to human rights. The United States had expressed concerns about the notification of the CAA in […]
