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Delhi Eases Air Quality Restrictions as Pollution Slightly Improves

New Delhi, 2 January – The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Phase-3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a slight improvement in air quality across Delhi-NCR. Officials stated that stronger winds helped improve the Air Quality Index (AQI), prompting the decision. The GRAP sub-committee reviewed the situation in […]

MAGA politician writes to White House for ending OPT, says it avoids H-1B restrictions: ‘Allows aliens to overstay…’

MAGA politician and Representative Paul Gosar (Arizona) has written a letter to the White House to curb the OPT (Optional Practical Training) program. He has called the program “badly flawed” and said that it should be eliminated. In his letter, Gosar said that the Trump administration “should not be incentivizing foreign employees over Americans.”Writing to […]

Traffic Restrictions Announced in Udaipur for Dhanteras Festivities on October 18 | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Ahead of the Dhanteras festival, Udaipur Police have announced special traffic arrangements to ensure smooth movement in the city on October 18, 2025, when heavy footfall is expected at temples and marketplaces. According to Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Umesh Ojha, traffic restrictions will be in effect from 4:00 AM […]

H-1B: List of new restrictions proposed by White House after $100,000 visa fee

Trump administration is working on new immigration restriction rules. The Donald Trump administration is pushing for a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, going beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 fee that is now mandatory for all companies that want to file H-1B petition to hire staff from foreign countries. The proposals, formally […]

‘I don’t think so’: Trump asked if Pentagon can ‘dictate’ reporters’ coverage; new restrictions spark backlash

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he “doesn’t think” the Pentagon should “dictate” what reporters can cover regarding the nation’s defence. “No, I don’t think so. Nothing stops reporters,” Trump said briefly as he prepared to travel to Arizona for a memorial honouring his late ally, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead […]

New restrictions on Harvard: Trump admin limits aid access to Ivy League; cites financial concerns

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday escalated its campaign against Harvard University by placing new restrictions on the Ivy League school’s access to federal funds for student aid, citing concerns about the “financial position” of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The US Department of Education said Harvard has been moved to a “heightened cash […]

US tightens visa rules: Interview waivers ends from September 2; Is India spared from toughest restrictions?

From September 2, 2025, nearly all non-immigrant visa applicants will be required to attend in-person interviews with US consular officers. The US state department has confirmed that this marks the end of age-based exemptions and “drop box” renewals for many categories of visas, affecting students, professionals, and frequent travelers.What is changingUntil now, applicants under the […]

Afghanistan: UN to provide vocational training to women; Taliban restrictions on education remain

Afghan girl children walk to school (AFP file photo) Four years after Taliban took over Afghanistan and banned education for girl children, Unicef has announced vocational training for 200 girls in Herat province.The programme, organised in partnership with Japan and extending over six months, is intended for girls aged between 15 and 25 from the […]

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro under house arrest: SC cites restrictions breach; phones seized, visitors banned

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro (Image credits: AP) Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday was placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court as he stands trial for allegedly attempting to orchestrate a coup following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.The order, issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre […]

Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer accuses Fawad Khan of causing Instagram restrictions on Pakistani stars: “Fawad Bhai film ap ne ki…. ban mai ho gaya” : Bollywood News

Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer has sparked controversy by accusing Fawad Khan of being responsible for the restriction of Pakistani actors’ Instagram accounts in India. This includes the accounts of Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan, which are no longer accessible to Indian users. Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer accuses Fawad Khan of causing Instagram restrictions on Pakistani […]