Related news
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The family of Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student fatally struck by a stray bullet in Hamilton, Canada, is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate her body. Randhawa, a Mohawk College student, was waiting at a bus stop when she was hit during a shooting incident involving two vehicles.