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‘Never imagined detention in US’: Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil pleads for release; says arrest caused ‘irreparable harm’ to family, career

Mahmoud Khalil (File photo) Columbia University alumnus, currently facing deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism, has detailed the significant “irreparable harm” due to his ongoing detention to his personal and professional life, while a federal judge considers his release.In court documents made public on Thursday, Mahmoud Khalil described how the “most immediate and visceral harms” […]

‘Felt completely trapped’: Indian student scammed in US by imposters who posed as ICE officers, told her she would be deported

Scammers in US targeted Indian-origin student, told her she would be arrested and then deported. Shreya Bedi, an Indian student, was deceived by scammers who posed as immigration officers who told her that she was violating immigration laws. The imposters forced her into purchasing $5000 worth of gift cards as ‘bond’ payments to avoid arrest […]

‘Illegal step’: Harvard University files legal challenge over Donald Trump’s foreign student ban, seeks immediate court halt

Harvard University and Donald Trump Harvard University on Thursday took a legal route to challenge US President Donald Trump’s ban on foreign students. The Ivy League university amended its lawsuit and said that it will ask the court to immediately halt the enforcement of the proclamation. “Singling out our institution for its enrollment of international […]

‘MIT wants a free Palestine’: Indian-American student Megha Vemuri on Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech

Indian-American student Megha Vemuri Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech (Pic credit: @KassyAkiva) At a politically charged commencement ceremony on Thursday, MIT’s class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri, an Indian-American student, used her platform to deliver a bold pro-Palestinian message, sharply criticising the university’s ties to Israel and calling on fellow graduates to take a stand.Wearing […]

LinkedIn co-founder slammed for his reaction to Trump halting student visas: ‘We’ve completely forgotten how…’

Reid Hoffman criticized Trump’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman was panned on social media for his reaction to the US administration’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. While the state department said that the decision was taken to decide on expanding the […]

Indian-American Congressman Krishnamoorthi slams Trump over freeze on student visa interviews, calls it ‘strategic blunder’

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Image credits: ANI) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised the Trump administration’s decision to freeze student visa interviews and consider strict social media screening for international students. He called it a “reckless decision” that could damage the country’s economy and national security.Krishnamoorthi also said that shutting international students out […]

What is social media vetting for which US paused all student visa interviews?

US has suspended all student visa interviews for the time being. In a major decision that would leave millions of students worldwide in limbo, the Donald Trump administration ordered a pause on all scheduled interviews for student visa applications. All US embassies and consular sections are being sent a cable signed by Secretary of State […]

US halts new student visa interviews amid plans for social media screening

Trump administration orders pause on student visa interviews worldwide The United States has temporarily stopped scheduling new student visa interviews at embassies across the globe. The Trump administration is getting ready to bring in stricter rules on checking social media accounts of foreign students, leaving many international applicants worried about their future in the US.The […]

Indian student Sahil Kumar missing in Canada, mobile phone switched off

Indian student Sahil Kumar goes missing in Canada. 23-year-old Sahil Kumar, an Indian student, has gone missing in Canada, only days after he arrived in the country to study at Humber College. The Hamilton Police have asked the Indian community for help to check local Gurdwaras if Sahil has taken shelter there. Officers said the […]

Dalton cop steps down after ICE detains student wrongfully arrested over traffic stop

Police dashcam footage documented the Dalton Police Department officer arresting Arias Cristobal on May 5, 2025, in Dalton, Georgia, on misdemeanour traffic charges, which were subsequently dismissed. (Image Credit: X) A Dalton police officer has stepped down from his position after mistakenly arresting a 19-year-old undocumented student, which resulted in her ICE detention, as confirmed […]