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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 […]
Hamleys, the renowned British toy brand, has broadened its footprint in Italy by inauguring its second flagship store in Galleria Alberto Sordi, a prestigious location in the heart of Rome. This strategic expansion, executed in partnership with GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A., Italy’s leading toy production and distribution company, comes on the heels of the recent store […]
A tulip in the Netherlands has been named after Indian-American diplomat Shefali Razdan Duggal, the US Ambassador to the country, in recognition of her advocacy for gender equity, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day. The Tulipa Shefali, a product of Maveridge International’s breeding programme in Sint Maarten, is the result of a years-long […]
A satirical trend has taken social media platform X by storm, as users have begun to question ‘What’s Wrong With India?’ This trend involves users sharing images that depict Westerners engaged in activities for which India has often been criticised, such as living on the streets, public hygiene practices and poverty. One user humorously juxtaposed […]
Istanbul Airport has launched a program offering therapy dogs to its passengers to alleviate travel-related stress. This initiative, which was rolled out a month ago, aims to provide a more soothing and supportive environment for travellers as they embark on their journeys. The airport has acknowledged the widespread anxiety that many passengers experience before flying. […]
The creator of Japan’s hugely popular “Dragon Ball” comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died at the age of 68, his production team said on Friday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1 due to acute subdural hematoma,” said a statement posted on the […]
A decade after the death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a previously unreleased novel by the iconic author is set to hit the shelves. The Colombian Nobel laureate, renowned for his contributions to the Latin American “magical realism” genre, had penned the 120-page novel, “Until August,” in 2004. The book’s release, announced by publisher Penguin Random […]
Princess Catherine of Wales is slated to attend the birthday celebrations of her father-in-law, King Charles III, in June, marking her first official duty since her recent surgery, according to a statement from the British Army on Tuesday. While royal officials have yet to formally confirm her attendance, the British Army has announced that Catherine, […]
