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US to pause visa processing for 75 countries including Russia, Iran: Fox N
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Public charge is a US immigration standard used to assess whether a non-citizen is likely to become mainly dependent on government support, which can affect entry or green card eligibility. It typically focuses on cash assistance and long-term government-funded institutional care, and genera
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"America First": White House signals crackdown on work permits
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The US is tightening immigration rules under its "America First" agenda. New orders require H-1B applicants to make social media public for vetting. Visa checks are being framed as national security decisions. Recent measures also include high fees, suspended applications, and stricter re
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Govt incorporating suggestions at final stages of Atomic Energy Bill, posi
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
While answering a question on the proposed amendments to Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 and the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, the Union Minister answered that the draft Atomic Energy Bill is "currently in advanced stage of processing and preparation with final comments and sugges
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Atomic Energy Bill in advanced stage; comments of ministries being incorpo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"The draft Atomic Energy Bill 2025 is currently in advanced stage of processing and preparation with final comments and suggestions from various Ministries being progressively incorporated along with concomitant vetting by Ministry of Law and Justice for legal compliances," the Union Mini
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"Biden, Harris screwed our country," says Trump as US admin enhances vetti
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Crooked Joe Biden, Mayorkas, and so-called 'Border Czar' Kamala Harris really screwed our Country by letting anyone and everyone come in totally unchecked and unvetted," Trump posted on Truth Social.
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US halts visas and asylum reviews for Afghans after DC shooting triggers s
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Trump administration on Friday intensified immigration restrictions, rolling out a series of heightened security measures following a State Department directive that temporarily halts visa issuance for all travellers holding Afghan passports.
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Republicans "outraged" after shooting of National Guards in Washington DC,
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Citing The Hill, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) wrote on X, "The Afghan terrorist who shot 2 National Guard heroes in D.C. was welcomed into this country with open arms by Joe Biden." He went on to say, "We must IMMEDIATELY BAN all ISLAM immigrants and DEPORT every single Islamist who is liv
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Shooting near White House: Trump calls suspect "savage monster" after one
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the two West Virginia National Guard personnel shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon (local time), had died from her injuries. Trump said he had spoken with Beckstrom's family and described her as "an incredible person, outstanding in every s
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Trump says National Guard shooting suspect "went nuts", lashes out at "stu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump blamed poor vetting for allowing Afghan refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal into the country after he allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers, saying the suspect "went cuckoo" (foolish). He clashed with a reporter who insisted refugees had been screened, calling the
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"Effective immediately": US halts Afghan immigration processing after DC N
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members were shot near the White House. President Trump called the attack "an act of terror" and said the suspect arrived in 2021, urging a review of all Afghans who entered the country.
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Online gaming puts children's health at risk: age check methodology and po
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The evolution of the online gaming industry has not only increased exposure among children but also raised concerns over addiction and exploitation, according to a report by CyberPeace.
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CBI organises two-day conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges a
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Home Minister emphasised the need for concerted effort of all the agencies to bring the wanted fugitives from abroad to face justice in India. He specifically emphasised the need for a special cell for vetting all extradition requests before they are forwarded to foreign authorities
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