A proposed DHS rule, now under OMB review, seeks to replace 'duration of status' for international students with fixed stay periods, potentially requiring visa extensions. Experts fear increased delays, financial burdens, and uncertainty for students. With Indians comprising a significant portion of international students, the change could adversely affect them, impacting both students and the US education sector.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, in Qingdao during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, where they discussed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Suspended initially due to Covid-19 in 2020 and later due to the Galwan Valley clash, the pilgrimage is now set to resume. Singh also gifted Dong Jun a Madhubani painting from Bihar as a gesture of goodwill.
Vishnu Manchu's mythological epic 'Kannappa' hit theaters on June 27, garnering positive reviews and a strong box office debut, earning over Rs 9 crore on its first day. The Telugu version led with a 55.89% occupancy rate. Featuring Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, the film narrates Kannappa's transformation from an atheist hunter to a Lord Shiva devotee.
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Following Mallikarjun Kharge's indirect criticism of Shashi Tharoor for praising Narendra Modi, Tharoor posted a cryptic message about independence. Kharge questioned Tharoor's priorities, emphasizing "nation first." Tharoor defended his article, clarifying it wasn't a sign of joining the BJP but a statement of national unity.
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