Immigrants seeking US citizenship may soon find their neighbours and coworkers questioned about their character, as the Trump administration reinstates a long-dormant vetting tool that has not been used in more than three decades. According to a policy memo dated August 22, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will again conduct “neighbourhood checks” as…
The Centre has notified a new regulatory framework for India’s edible oil industry, aiming to increase transparency, prevent supply disruptions, and ensure fair prices for consumers. The Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, 2025, notified on August 1 by the ministry of consumer affairs, amends the existing 2011 Order under Section 3…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi is working on multiple fronts to place a check on financial frauds that chip away at investor confidence. Unless the ecosystem moves beyond check-box compliance and arms investors with tools and information to hold corporate decision-makers accountable, that trust could falter, said Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.“Circular transactions, round-tripping of funds,…
The Trump administration’s new guidelines now require parents, including US citizens, to verify their immigration status to secure passports or Social Security numbers for their newborns. It is part of the Trump administration’s larger clamp down on immigration, including on birthright citizenship. The documents, released by half a dozen federal agencies in recent days, provide…
Image credit: Lords cricket Ground Enhanced security measures have been enforced at Lord’s Cricket Ground for the third Test between England and India, which began on Thursday. The protocols include random spot checks on spectators and the deployment of undercover personnel, following disruptions during the previous Ashes series and concerns about potential protests at this…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday stepped up the attack against Election Commission‘s special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar by asking people to “refuse” to show any documents to the officials.Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, during her address on the occasion of party’s 28th foundation day, accused the Centre of hatching…
In the euphoria of landing a new job, it’s easy to let your guard down and rush to accept an offer. But beneath the congratulatory emails and HR pleasantries lies a document that can define your professional, financial, and even mental well-being — the offer letter. A hasty signature could mean overlooking red flags, committing…
BENGALURU: Amid low single-digit salary hikes and growing job market unpredictability, the IT industry is witnessing a sharp rise in moonlighting-related verifications. Companies now scan for overlapping employment – clear indicators of concurrent roles or undisclosed prior engagements. Such discrepancies are automatically flagged and escalated for client review. The final determination of risk or policy…
Nasa has postponed the planned launch of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and crew members from Poland and Hungary, was rescheduled for Sunday, June 22. It will now take place on a later date yet to be announced.“Nasa has made the decision to…
Air India cancelled several international flights on Tuesday, causing disruption for travelers. The cancellations follow the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Dreamliner bound for London, in which 241 out of 242 people on board were killed. In response, the airline has increased its operational inspections and technological checks.As of Tuesday, at least…