US universities challenge new CPT restrictions for international studentsUS universities have contested recent changes to Curricular Practical Training, which international students rely on for internships. The S...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the USThe US Department of Homeland Security has proposed significant fees for foreign students participating in the OPT program. Schools would p...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
UK student visa refusals rise: What tougher rules mean for Indian studentsUK student visa refusals for Indian applicants have nearly doubled over the past year, while new Home Office rules require universities to ...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
New Zealand student visa approvals for Indians fall to 49.3% in 2026: INZ dataImmigration New Zealand data shows that only 49.3 per cent of offshore student visa applications from India were approved between January 1...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
A widow, an empty nest and a €610,000 French château: How Abigail Carter reinvented her life at 59Abigail Carter moved to France to transform a neglected château into a retreat for artists and writers. After years of rebuilding her life ...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Canada study: What Indian students prioritise when choosing universities?A new Canadian survey shows Indian students choosing Canada place importance on safety, inclusion and cultural diversity. The findings also...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
US green card rules challenged as USCIS tightens adjustment of status processAn important lawsuit has been initiated to contest the recent policies by USCIS that influence permanent residence applications. The guidel...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
H-1B visa violators face up to $250,000 fine under new US billA new US House bill proposes sharply increasing penalties for serious H-1B violations, including raising one maximum fine from $35,000 to $...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 millionA federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administration's fines on migrants failing to leave the US. This ruling followed a class-...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000: Indian gig workers, students and tech firms face stricter right-to-work checksThe UK government has increased the fines for illegal working and made it tougher for gig platforms and subcontractors. This change impacts...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Gen X could be your biggest 'workforce advantage' not 'forgotten generation' - Here’s how employers can re-engage themGeneration X employees, born between 1965 and 1980, form a crucial part of the workforce today. While they are loyal and experienced, many ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
After invasive rodents were cleared from Surprise Island in 2005, three monitored seabird populations grew two to tenfold in the years that followedFollowing the eradication of invasive rats in 2005, Surprise Island in New Caledonia witnessed remarkable growth in its seabird populations...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
From India to the US boardroom: Why L-1A is becoming a strategic US-expansion route for Indian mid-sized businessesIndian mid-sized and entrepreneur-led companies increasingly view the L-1A visa as a means to establish US operations. This visa allows for...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
US Green Card overhaul: Republican Senator Tuberville's new America First bill proposes merit-based system, ends diversity lotterySenator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Americans First Immigration Act to reform the immigration system. This bill proposes a merit-ba...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter database before 2026 midterms. Why accuracy, privacy and false matches are under scrutinyThe U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to use the SAVE database for voter eligibility checks. This ruling f...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Trump administration targets birth tourism with new visa curbsThe United States has introduced visa restrictions targeting individuals and facilitators involved in commercial birth tourism. This initia...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
The H-1B midterm test: Why Indian tech workers could matter in the US electionsThe 2026 US midterms could make H-1B policy a political test among Indian-American voters, with Trump-era fees and tighter scrutiny affecti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST