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.
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The ACLU-NH has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security on behalf of a Chinese doctoral student at Dartmouth College whose F-1 student status was abruptly terminated without explanation. The lawsuit alleges violation of due process rights, as the student met all requirements for maintaining his status.
Kash Patel, a staunch supporter of the Ram Mandir and fierce critic of the "deep state," has been nominated by Donald Trump as FBI Director, symbolising a unique convergence of Indic and American populist narratives. Known for co-authoring the "Nunes Memo," Patel has challenged institutional biases and accused the US justice system of favouring elites while targeting conservatives. A loyal advocate of Trump’s America First agenda, Patel’s rise disrupts perceptions of Trump’s cabinet as... Expand
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.
Indian professor Partha Pande leads in the US. He directs engineering at Washington State University. Pande champions the CHIPS Act. The act aims to boost US chip production. He stresses the need for industry and university partnerships. Pande highlights the strong presence of Indians in AI. He recruits students from IITs for his research.
An Indian student from Telangana, Nookarapu Sai Teja, 26, was shot dead by assailants at a Chicago shopping mall. Sai Teja, who had moved to the US four months ago to pursue an MS, was working at a store's cash counter when attacked on Friday. His family resides in Ramanagutta, Khammam, Telangana.
An Indian-origin Catholic priest, Fr. Arul Carasala, was shot and killed in Seneca, Kansas. Archbishop Joseph Naumann expressed sadness over this senseless violence, highlighting Carasala’s two-decade-long service. Gary L Hermesch has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The community is urged to pray for Carasala, his family, his parish, and the perpetrator.
A Sikh charity in New Jersey, 'Let's Share a Meal', recently organised a communal feast, distributing over 10,000 vegetarian meals across five states. This initiative, inspired by Guru Nanak's teachings, involved 700 volunteers and aims to teach values of peace and community. Established efforts have now reached more than 1 million meals distributed nationwide.
In a historic event, 51-year-old Keralite priest George Jacob Koovakad became the first priest from India to be directly elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony, held at St. Peter's Basilica, saw Koovakad join five other Indian cardinals. Koovakad, who organizes the Pope's travels, was ordained in 2004 and began his diplomatic career in 2006.
Anand Shah, an Indian-origin councilman from New Jersey, was apprehended along with 39 others for involvement in a large-scale illegal gambling ring. The operation, which included illegal poker games and online sports betting, allegedly amassed over $3 million in illicit profits. Shah faces charges of racketeering, money laundering, and conspiracy, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Deep Prasad, CEO of Quantum Generative Materials (GenMat), claims he was shot at near his San Francisco hotel early Sunday. Despite hearing gunshots and smelling gunpowder, San Francisco police classified the incident as fireworks, prompting Prasad to criticize their response. He acknowledges possible misidentification but insists further investigation is needed.