Why did New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani jump into a public pool fully clothed, breaking the pool dress code? Tradition explainedNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revived a decade-old tradition by diving into a public pool in a full suit and tie to kick off the 2026 ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing caseThe court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative justices, overturned a lower court's finding that the policy violated federal law. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primariesThree candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for seats in the US House of Representatives on T...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Who is Aber Kawas? Palestinian-American activist who faced 9/11 remarks controversy wins Queens NY State Senate Democratic PrimaryAber Kawas Senate: Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist, has secured a significant Democratic primary win for a New York State Senat...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
South Carolina, New York, Maryland, Utah primary elections results: Polls closed in 4 states, who is winning and who is losingSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won a runoff election on Tuesday, swiftly routing the candidate initially endorsed by President...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primariesNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with House Minority Leader ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Taylor Swift's bachelorette party rumours grow after fireworks light up at her Rhode Island property. Check speculated wedding detailsTaylor Swift's Rhode Island estate became the centre of fresh wedding speculation after fireworks were spotted near the property and severa...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic PartyNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing rapidly. He is now challenging Democratic Party leaders in New York and...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World CupThe US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supre...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Canada asks some newly approved citizens to return citizenship certificatesCanadian immigration authorities are re-examining citizenship-by-descent applications, prompting some recently approved citizens to return ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST