Not only visa, Green Card can also get delayed after social media scrutiny, says immigration lawyer; ‘Posts about side hustle…’

Not only visa, Green Card can also get delayed after social media scrutiny, says immigration lawyer; ‘Posts about side hustle…’

While consular officers can deny visas after going through the social media history of the applicants, it can happen to Green Card applicants too, New Jersey-based immigration lawyer Abhisha Parikh said. And this can even include old dating app activities as well. The case of Indian CEO Jasveer Singh being denied a B1/B2 visa has…

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Indian-origin man jailed in US over false Walmart kidnapping charges files lawsuit: ‘Biggest headache of my life’

Indian-origin man jailed in US over false Walmart kidnapping charges files lawsuit: ‘Biggest headache of my life’

A Georgia man who spent more than six weeks in jail after being accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful prosecution and civil rights violations.57-year-old Mahendra Patel of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested in March 2025 after a shopper told police he tried to abduct her…

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‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges ‘coordinated violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges ‘coordinated violence’ against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduAction hosted a congressional briefing highlighting testimonies from witnesses and activists who described the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus as a coordinated violence.The report came just a day ahead of the Bangladesh contested February 12 national election. The event featured journalists,…

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13-year-old suspect shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ while stabbing student in the neck in UK; eyewitness says children were ‘shouting and screaming’

13-year-old suspect shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ while stabbing student in the neck in UK; eyewitness says children were ‘shouting and screaming’

A 13-year-old boy launched a stabbing attack at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, on Tuesday, leaving two pupils in a life-threatening condition in hospital as police investigated it as a suspected ideologically motivated incident.Witnesses said the teenager pulled out a knife in the middle of a classroom just before lunch and stabbed a…

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‘I barely know what he’s saying’: AOC fires back at Trump after he calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show ‘worst ever’

‘I barely know what he’s saying’: AOC fires back at Trump after he calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show ‘worst ever’

US Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back after Donald Trump said he did not understand Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance remains one of the most controversial shows. After his performance, Trump posted on Truth Social, calling the halftime performance “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!”He wrote that the…

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‘Didn’t really like the way she talked’: How a phone call from Swiss leader led Trump to raise tariffs to 39%

‘Didn’t really like the way she talked’: How a phone call from Swiss leader led Trump to raise tariffs to 39%

US President Donald Trump has revealed the real reason behind the sharp hike in tariffs on Swiss imports, and it all comes down to a phone call. According to Trump, a call from Swiss leader Karin Keller-Sutter, whom he mistakenly referred to as Switzerland’s Prime Minister, dramatically altered the course of events. In an exclusive…

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Indian trucker Sukhwinder Sidhu pleads guilty in 2023 crash killing Olympian skater in Ontario, was driving for 26 hours

Indian trucker Sukhwinder Sidhu pleads guilty in 2023 crash killing Olympian skater in Ontario, was driving for 26 hours

31-year-old Sukhwinder Sidhu, an Indian-origin trucker in Ontario, pleaded guilty before the trial of the August 2023 crash is scheduled to begin this month. Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul was killed in the crash as Sidhu’s speeding truck crashed into the back of several vehicles, including Paul’s. It was a multiple-vehicle pileup caused by Sidhu,…

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“Erika should be dragged into a police”: Candace Owens faces outrage over Erika Kirk jail remark and conspiracy claims

“Erika should be dragged into a police”: Candace Owens faces outrage over Erika Kirk jail remark and conspiracy claims

Candace Owens’ recent commentary, suggesting Erika Kirk should be jailed and calling her statements a “full-blown conspiracy,” has ignited a fierce online debate. Critics condemn her language as dangerous and defamatory, while supporters argue she’s raising valid questions. The controversy highlights the rapid escalation of online discourse and the impact of public figures’ words. Another…

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Beyond Silicon Valley: India and UAE are building a new human-centric AI model

Beyond Silicon Valley: India and UAE are building a new human-centric AI model

India UAE AI Partnership: Human-Centric AI Collaboration for Social Welfare and Growth In 2026, two of Asia’s fastest-advancing digital economies, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are deepening their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond commercial interests toward a shared vision of human-centric AI that emphasises social welfare, responsible governance, equitable growth and…

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UAE grocery prices set to drop as retailers permanently slash prices on 10,000 essentials | World News

UAE grocery prices set to drop as retailers permanently slash prices on 10,000 essentials | World News

UAE’s Choithrams announces permanent price cuts on thousands of groceries and essentials / image: AI Grocery bills in the UAE are about to feel lighter. Thousands of everyday essentials, from rice and dairy to cleaning products and frozen foods, are undergoing permanent price reductions as part of a large-scale retail reset across stores nationwide.Unlike short-term…

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‘Over 50% polling stations centres’: How Bangladesh is preparing for first election since Hasina ouster

‘Over 50% polling stations centres’: How Bangladesh is preparing for first election since Hasina ouster

Election officials and security personnel transport ballot boxes and voting materials to polling centers ahead of Thursday’s national parliamentary election, in Dhaka. (AP photo) Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections on Thursday, the first national vote since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August 2024. Authorities have rolled…

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What really destroyed the Indus Valley? It wasn’t war, but a slow death by drought | World News

What really destroyed the Indus Valley? It wasn’t war, but a slow death by drought | World News

The Indus Valley Civilisation probably didn’t disappear all at once. New research points to a long stretch of repeated droughts that may have slowly weakened one of the world’s earliest urban societies. Cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, once built around reliable rivers, appear to have struggled as water became harder to find. As conditions…

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Who is Vikash Ramkissoon? Guyana MP whose Hindi speech in Parliament went viral

Who is Vikash Ramkissoon? Guyana MP whose Hindi speech in Parliament went viral

Vikash Ramkissoon (Image credit: Parliament of Guyana) A debate in Guyana’s Parliament took an unexpected turn when Member of Parliament Vikash Ramkissoon responded in fluent Hindi after an opposition lawmaker questioned his knowledge of the language.The exchange began when an opposition member claimed that Ramkissoon did not understand Hindi. Seeking permission from the Speaker, he…

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Kuwait extends two-day public holiday for 65th National Day, Liberation Day celebrations | World News

Kuwait extends two-day public holiday for 65th National Day, Liberation Day celebrations | World News

Kuwait announces extended public holiday for National & Liberation Day Kuwait is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of its heritage and freedom. During its weekly meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, the Kuwait Cabinet officially declared Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, 2026, as public holidays for all state ministries, government agencies, and…

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