Megha Vemuri reacts to MIT ban, trolling after pro-Palestine speech: ‘I can handle the attention, positive and negative’

Megha Vemuri said she can take the attention, both positive and negative, if that means more people get the message. Indian-origin Megha Vemuri who stirred a major controversy by speaking up for Palestine in her graduation speech at MIT reacted to both the praises and the brickbats that she received following her action. “I can […]

‘Overreach’: Indian-origin Megha Vemuri reacts to MIT’s ban on her from commencement event for pro-Palestine speech

Megha Vemuri said MIT’s ban on her from the event Friday was an overreach. Megha Vemuri, the class president of MIT 2025, strongly reacted to the administration’s decision to ban her from the rest of the commencement event Friday and said the institute’s decision was an overreach. Boston Globe reported that Indian-origin Vemuri replied to […]

Saudi to lift alcohol ban? Official denies report

DUBAI: A Saudi official denied media reports Monday saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for Muslims.The report, which was picked up by some international media after it appeared on a wine blog last week, said Saudi authorities planned to allow alcohol sales in tourist […]

Hong Kong to open universities to more foreign students after US ban

Representative Image (AI-generated) Hong Kong has said it will open its universities to more international students, highlighting those affected by the US government’s move this week to block Harvard from enrolling foreign nationals.The sharp escalation in US President Donald Trump‘s longstanding feud with the prestigious university came as tensions simmer between Washington and Beijing over […]

Who is Allison Burroughs? US judge who halted Donald Trump’s Harvard foreign student ban

In a strong rebuke to the Trump administration, US District Judge Allison Burroughs stepped in to stop an order that would have stripped Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students. The ruling has drawn national attention not just for the case’s implications, but for the judge behind it.Burroughs was appointed by former US […]

Harvard University row: Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s move to ban foreign student enrollment

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s ban preventing Harvard University from enrolling international students.US District Judge Allison Burroughs issued the ruling hours after Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the government’s decision. Harvard described the move to revoke its certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) as “clear retaliation” against […]

China criticises US ban on Harvard’s international students | World News

BANGKOK: The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, and one university in Hong Kong looked to capitalise on the uncertainty by promising to take them in.Chinese students make up a large part of Harvard University’s international student population. The university enrolled […]

US slaps visa ban on agencies facilitating illegal immigration

NEW DELHI: The US on Monday imposed a visa ban on errant Indian travel agencies and their owners who facilitate illegal immigration to the country. US State Department’s statement on Monday said it’s taking steps to impose visa restrictions on owners, executives and senior officials of travel agencies, based and operating in India, for knowingly […]

Overstaying in US? You risk deportation, entry ban

NEW DELHI: Foreigners overstaying visas in America risk deportation and a permanent ban on entry, US embassy here warned Saturday in a post on X. All international visitors staying over 30 days must register with federal authorities, it said.The advisory targets all travellers, not just Indians. However, it comes amid rising Indian travel to America. […]

Permanent ban on traveling in future: US Embassy in India issues fresh warning to visa holders

US Embassy in India issued a stern warning against overstaying in US. Amid Donld Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, the US Embassy in India has released a strong advisory warning Indian citizens that they could face a permanent ban on travelling to the US in future. “If you remain in the United States beyond your […]