Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including Florida-based techie Bitan Adhikari, India launched Operation Sindoor. Bitan's widow, Soheni, expressed relief, stating the action brought a sense of justice and peace to her husband's soul. She appreciated the operation's name, symbolizing her loss.
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Representative Shri Thanedar's attempt to impeach Donald Trump faltered due to strong opposition from his own Democratic party. Facing pressure, Thanedar withdrew his resolution to revise it and seek bipartisan support. Democratic leaders criticized the move as a distraction from key legislative priorities, while Thanedar defended his actions as a necessary defense of the Constitution.
An Indian student, Krish Lal Isserdasani, faced potential deportation after his US student visa was abruptly cancelled. Despite no charges filed after a prior arrest and being close to graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his student record was terminated. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation, citing lack of due process.
A 20-year-old Indian national is facing charges in Singapore for allegedly molesting a female cabin crew member on a flight. The incident occurred when the accused reportedly grabbed and pushed the crew member into a lavatory while she was assisting a passenger.
The Presidents’ Alliance, representing over 570 campus leaders, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's mass termination of SEVIS records for international students. The lawsuit argues these terminations lack legal basis and violate due process, impacting students' education, employment, and legal status. The alliance seeks to protect international students' rights and institutions' ability to support them.
In Singapore, Pramender, an Indian tourist, was convicted for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex. He followed her to the washroom, accessed her Instagram, and sent inappropriate messages. The court considered the victim's age and vulnerability, highlighting the potential for escalation if her cousins hadn't intervened. Pramender faces jail time, fines, and potentially caning under Singaporean law.
US Customs and Border Protection officers are increasingly searching electronic devices of incoming passengers, including citizens. CBP can conduct basic searches without suspicion, but advanced searches require reasonable suspicion and managerial approval. Individuals should document interactions with CBP, understand their rights regarding password disclosure, and obtain receipts for detained devices.
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