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Indian group urges US Congress to halt student visa restrictions

Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs.

July 20, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs. FIIDS urged the administration to delay the policy, protect international students, and safeguard America’s research, innovation, and academic competitiveness. An Indian diaspora advocacy group has stepped into the debate over the United States’ new student visa rules, warning that the policy could hurt not only […]

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US strikes Iran again following service member’s death

US strikes Iran again after American service member killed.

July 20, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US strikes Iran again after American service member killed. The US said the service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone on July 18. The latest round of US strikes on Iran has pushed an already dangerous regional conflict into even more uncertain territory. The military action followed the

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India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, Local News, Politics / / Leave a Comment

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. Dhaka urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. India said on Friday, July 17, that it is still examining a formal extradition request from Dhaka for Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, even as reports say Hasina is preparing to return to

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‘Sheer recklessness of Indian side…’: Japan ex-minister blames New Delhi for bullet-train delay

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, Infrastructure, international news, Investing, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay. Hideki Makihara claimed Japan’s bullet-train project failed despite high-level talks, alleging India excluded Japan from the crucial signalling system. Former Japanese justice minister Hideki Makihara has publicly blamed India for the delays and changes in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, arguing that New Delhi’s negotiating stance and

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60 US Senators back new bill proposing 100% tariffs on India, others for buying Russian oil

60 US Senators Back Bill for 100% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Events, international news, Politics / / Leave a Comment

60 US Senators Back Bill for 100% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate has intensified global attention by proposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 has already gained the backing of around

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‘Will people act only after he dies?’ Sonakshi backs Wangchuk

Sonakshi urges action, backs Sonam Wangchuk’s protest.

July 17, 2026 / News, Career, Celebrity, Celebrity News, Current Affairs, Education Policy, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Events, Indian Politics, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Sonakshi urges action, backs Sonam Wangchuk’s protest. Sonakshi questioned authorities, asking when action would come and who would take responsibility if Sonam Wangchuk’s condition turned fatal. Sonakshi Sinha has publicly backed Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, urging the government to open a dialogue instead of letting the protest drag on. In a heartfelt Instagram video, she

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Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US days after making it to FBI's most wanted list

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI listing.

July 17, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, Events, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI listing. US authorities said those charged, including Nitish Kaushal, face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. A major arrest in the US has brought renewed attention to the global reach of Punjab-linked organised crime networks. Nitish Kaushal, identified as an associate

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Epstein clearly had connections to Mossad, CIA or both: JD Vance

JD Vance Claims Epstein Had Intelligence Agency Connections like Mossad, CIA or both.

July 17, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, Events, international news / / Leave a Comment

JD Vance Claims Epstein Had Intelligence Agency Connections like Mossad, CIA or both. Vance discussed Epstein, the Epstein files, and alleged Israeli efforts to undermine US-Iran talks during Joe Rogan’s podcast interview. JD Vance has stirred controversy by suggesting that Jeffrey Epstein may have had links to Mossad, the CIA, or other intelligence networks, while

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US widens airstrike campaign against Iran, hits more bridges

US expands airstrikes on Iran, targets more strategic bridges.

July 17, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US expands airstrikes on Iran, targets more strategic bridges. US Central Command said its latest overnight airstrikes hit dozens of targets, marking the sixth consecutive night of American attacks. The latest escalation in the Iran conflict with deep concern as the United States expanded its airstrike campaign early Friday, increasingly targeting bridges in what President

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Dubai denies explosion reports, warns of legal action

Dubai denies explosion rumours, warns of strict legal action.

July 17, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Dubai denies explosion rumours, warns of strict legal action. The clarification followed Reuters reports citing witnesses who said they heard loud booms across Dubai, prompting widespread speculation and concern. Denial: GDMO said reports of explosions in Downtown Dubai were false and urged reliance on official sources.Timeline: Reuters and IRIB cited witness accounts of booms; UAE

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