Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Muslim, emerged as a progressive star after defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on June 24, 2025. With 91% of votes counted, Mamdani led with 43% to Cuomo’s 36%, halting Cuomo’s attempted political comeback. Cuomo, who qualified for an independent…
US judge rules Trump overstepped in attempt to block Harvard’s foreign students (Photo: college.harvard.edu) A US federal judge has blocked President Trump’s newest effort to prevent foreign students from attending Harvard University, ruling that the administration’s actions exceeded legal authority. The ruling safeguards the ability of roughly 7,000 international students to continue studying at the…
US mandates public profiles for Indian student visa applicants. Indian students planning to study in the United States now face a new and deeply personal hurdle in their visa journey — opening up their social media lives to government scrutiny. In a directive that took effect immediately, the US Embassy in India has instructed all…
Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. In a move that is bound to generate global debate, Pakistan has officially nominated the U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination cites his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during the May 2025 India–Pakistan military standoff—a crisis that brought both countries to the…
BENGALURU: Campus Fund, a venture capital firm focused on student and dropout-led startups, has announced a $100 million third fund, its largest to date. The fund has completed its first close with more than 50% of the capital already committed and has begun deploying capital with two investments already made.Founded by Richa Bajpai, Campus Fund…
Indian students review their online presence before a visa interview. A quiet tension hangs in the air, mixed with hope. (AI Image) The US State Department has resumed processing student visas for foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students eager to pursue higher education in the US. This follows a temporary suspension in May, which…
An Indian student from Delhi pursuing studies at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver confirmed on Thursday. The student hacacas been identified as Tanya Tyagi. The circumstances surrounding her sudden demise remain unclear at this time. “We are saddened by the sudden demise of Ms. Tanya…
Foreign students must share online profiles as US restarts visa interviews. (AI Image) The US State Department announced on June 18, 2025, that it is resuming the processing of student visas for foreign nationals. However, a new policy now requires all applicants to grant full access to their social media accounts as part of an…
A federal judge in Boston has extended a block on President Donald Trump’s executive order barring foreign students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University, calling into question the administration’s motives and its authority to interfere with academic institutions.At the center of the legal clash is a larger battle over autonomy, academic…
BERHAMPUR/BHUBANESWAR: A group of 10 allegedly took turns gang-raping a 20-year-old college student on a beach in Odisha’s Ganjam around 9.30 pm on Sunday after assaulting and dragging away the male friend with whom she had stepped out. Seven of the suspects were detained Monday based on a complaint filed by the survivor. “We are…