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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.
Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student at Mohawk College, tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet at a Hamilton bus stop. She was an innocent bystander caught in a shootout between two vehicles. Police are investigating the homicide and appealing for public assistance with dashcam or security footage from the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.