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.
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Sethuraman Panchanathan, the Indian-origin Director of the National Science Foundation, resigned amid alleged pressure from the Trump administration to cut the NSF's budget and staff. Frustration over potential budget cuts and conflicts with DEI priorities seemingly led to his departure. Panchanathan emphasized the importance of maintaining US scientific dominance and collaboration with Indian institutions.
Gurvinder Johal, a 37-year-old Indian-origin man, was fatally stabbed inside a Lloyds bank branch in Derby on Tuesday afternoon. Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, a 47-year-old Somalian man, has been charged with Johal’s murder and appeared in court. Another man initially arrested in connection with the case has been released without further action, as confirmed by authorities.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into London, marked by escalating protests from both diasporas. An Indian-origin man, Ankit Love, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Pakistani High Commission. These incidents follow a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, further straining the already fraught relationship between the two nations, leading to heightened security concerns in London.
Priya Saxena, an Indian PhD graduate in South Dakota, has been granted a preliminary injunction against deportation after her visa was unexpectedly revoked by DHS over a minor traffic violation from 2021. The court's decision protects her right to remain in the US and apply for Optional Practical Training.
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.
Australia has refuted claims that it's restricting student visa applications from Indian states like Punjab and Gujarat. The Australian High Commission in New Delhi clarified that no such ban exists, emphasizing the strong educational ties between the two nations. Over 125,000 Indian students are currently studying in Australia, highlighting their significant contribution.
Following litigation efforts, ICE is reinstating international students' records after improperly revoking them in SEVIS, causing widespread disruption and fear. The terminations, often based on flawed NCIC data, affected many students, particularly from India and China. ICE is developing a new policy for SEVIS terminations to prevent future overreach and hardship.
Legal challenges are mounting against US agencies for terminating international students' SEVIS records, with courts increasingly granting temporary restraining orders. Immigration attorneys are discussing the agencies' attempts to downplay the irreparable harm caused to students.