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People of Gujarat are known for their dreams of settling abroad and several even take risks of faking documents and using dunki routes. One such case of faking a document has come to light and Nikol Police in Ahmedabad are investigating the case. Prakash Govindlal Patel, had submitted a fake marksheet of 2003 of Ganpat University. In […]
Canada has announced its latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028, maintaining its intake of permanent residents at 3.8 lakh annually in the next three years. It’s also firm on imposing steep cuts on temporary residents, particularly international students. The plan signals what officials describe as a “balanced approach” to immigration. It’s aimed at steadying long-term migration while tightening temporary entry […]
Canada’s tightening of rules for international students has led to an unprecedented spike in the rejection of study permit applications from India, marking a major shift in a relationship that once made Canada a preferred destination for Indian learners. According to official data, nearly 74% of Indian applications to study at Canadian post-secondary institutions were […]
For years, Amul has been more than milk. It has been the heartbeat of Indian households. Amul has redefined India’s dairy story, becoming a symbol of India’s cooperative strength. Now, it has been recognised for India’s cooperative movement. Brand Amul has been ranked the world’s number one cooperative based on GDP per capita performance. The […]
In a landmark moment for New York and for the Indian diaspora, Uganda-born, Indian-Gujarati Democrat Zohran Mamdani has officially been elected as New York City’s next mayor. He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in one of the most fiercely contested elections in recent US history. The 34-year-old, son of Gujarat-born academic Mahmoud Mamdani and Padma Bhushan-winning […]
Some tragedies leave indelible scars on the psyche. Even a change of scene for the person impacted may not wipe out the horrors of the episode. Four and a half months after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, the only survivor, 39-year-old Viswashkumar […]
From today, if you have friends or relatives in America, you must know that Daylight saving time has ended in the US and now clocks have gone back an hour back. Less than a year after the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to end the ritual of “springing forward” and “falling back,” the effort to make daylight […]
As the war in Ukraine drags into its fourth year, India’s aspiring medical students are increasingly looking to Georgia as a safer and fast-growing alternative, new data reveals. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) figures obtained under the RTI Act, Indians remitted $50.25 million for education in Georgia in 2024-25—a […]
It’s a kind of case that has an unusual trail that stretches from Gujarat all the way to western Africa. It points to an Indian national allegedly orchestrating extortion calls from abroad. An Indian national Sameer Galif Ringbloch from Talala in Gir-Somnath is suspected of making extortion calls to at least three members of the […]
AI is not just limited to movies or tech labs. It’s integrating into the lives of older adults as well. A case in point is the way luxury senior living centers in Manhattan are using Artificial Intelligence to protect senior residents from falls. India may well take a cue from this breakthrough. Falls are the leading […]
What was once a steady flow of Indians attempting to cross into the United States illegally has now slowed to a trickle, according to data from the past four US fiscal years. As per a report in an English language national daily, figures from the US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) reveal that the number […]
A curious dance is unfolding in global markets. Gold is having a ball like it’s 1979, and stocks are throwing a bash like it’s 1999. Those two decades couldn’t be more different. The late 70s were a wild time of inflation and geopolitical chaos. The late 90s were all about dotcom mania and calm. Ruchir […]
Michelle Obama has stirred the pot with a comment about her husband, Barack Obama. In her IMO podcast, she spoke about the clash between politics and parenting. And this time, her words seemed aimed at home. “Politics will suck the life out of that,” she said with a quick laugh. The comment alluded to Barack […]
For employers, students and workers, the world had spun out of its axis, following the sudden $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Introduced by a presidential proclamation on September 19, it triggered panic and understandably so. Now, reports claim that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has spoken with clarity. A part of the statement, published […]
In a sign of the changing times for global business, even the consumer goods industry’s biggest names are making tough calls. Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is all set to slash 16,000 jobs globally as part of a sweeping two-year restructuring plan, according to a report by a business daily. The move […]
US President Donald Trump has announced that their military has destroyed a suspected drug-carrying semi-submersible vessel in the Caribbean Sea that was navigating toward American shores on a “well-known narcotrafficking transit route.” The strike, which occurred on Thursday, was confirmed by the President on his Truth Social platform, where he stated, “It was my great […]
In a barbaric attack, three Afghan cricketers have been killed reportedly in air strikes conducted by Pakistan in Paktika. Following the attack, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced their decision to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20 series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The air strikes were allegedly carried out by Pakistan’s military regime […]
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that immigration agents in Los Angeles may consider race during sweeps, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh assuring citizens they would be released if found lawfully in the US. However, according to a report, many Americans report being dragged, beaten, and even shot by immigration agents. Some have reportedly had their necks […]
In yet another episode of “America First, Mortgages Last (Unless You Have a Green Card),” the number of new FHA mortgages handed to non-permanent residents, including the ever-popular H-1B visa holders, has nosedived to near extinction. Following a fresh squeeze from the Donald Trump administration, access to these government-backed home loans has been cordoned off […]
In a major boost to India’s growing sporting ambitions, Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It is a milestone edition marking 100 years of the global sporting event. The decision is seen as a prelude to India’s larger goal of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. The decision was […]
