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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Mumtaz Patel, of Indian origin, has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians, making history as the first Indo-Asian Muslim to hold the position. A consultant nephrologist, Dr. Patel aims to modernize the college and amplify the voice of its members. Her four-year tenure will focus on supporting members and improving patient healthcare.
UK MP Priti Patel condemned the Pahalgam attack as an act of terrorism, emphasizing the UK's unwavering support for India. She highlighted the long-standing security and counterterrorism partnerships between the two nations, questioning the government about potential links between the perpetrators and Pakistan-based LeT.