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Singapore will require all secondary school students to keep their smartphones and smartwatches locked away for the entire duration of the school day from January 2026, extending an existing restriction that currently applies only during lesson time. The ministry of education (MOE) announced the new rules on November 30, saying they are intended to curb…
Honduras presidential candidates Nasry Asfura (L), Salvador Nasralla (C), and Rixi Moncada (R) Honduras held its presidential election on Sunday, amid growing concerns that the country could lose US aid if US President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate fails to win.The incumbent leader, Xiomara Castro, is a leftist and the first woman to serve as president…
Veteran actor Dharmendra, recently discharged from the hospital after a health scare, was seen with an ambulance and heavy security at his Mumbai residence. His family has previously refuted death rumors and requested privacy, with son Sunny Deol expressing frustration over media intrusion. Updates on his recovery are awaited. Legendary actor Dharmendra was hospitalised in…
There is a moment during anger when your entire body seems to shift before you even realise what is happening. Your chest grows tight, your breathing becomes shallow, and your mind begins to race ahead of your words. Most people know these sensations well, yet very few understand why they occur or why they feel…
The government on Monday tightened import controls on select categories of platinum jewellery, imposing licensing requirements until April 30, 2026, in an effort to check misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with ASEAN nations, PTI reported.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a fresh notification, revised the import policy for these platinum jewellery…
When the H-1B visa curbs tightened, the American Dream didn’t just flicker; it shattered, shrank, and crumbled for thousands of Indian professionals. Yet, the louder noise reverberated through the corridors: Would the tremors in Washington rattle India’s dreams, its pipeline, or its economy? Fortunately, the early signals said otherwise.At a metro station outside the Indian…
When immigration officials determine insufficient documentation exists to approve an application, the USCIS issues a request for evidence. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration is tightening its noose, cracking down and seeking evidence of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has started sending requests for evidence seeking the $100,000…
The United States has quietly rolled out one of the most sweeping shifts in its immigration policy: health status is now a potential deal-breaker for visa hopefuls. Under a recently-issued directive from the U.S. Department of State, applicants for U.S. visas may be denied if their medical condition — including chronic issues like obesity, diabetes,…
Canada’s international students, foreign workers and even visitors now face tougher compliance checks under newly updated guidelines that allow immigration officers to cancel visas and study permits that have already been issued.On Nov 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational guidance, giving officers clearly defined authority to revoke visitor visas, study…
Canada tightens student visa rules; rejection rate for Indian applicants hits 74% Canada’s clampdown on international student permits is affecting applicants from India more than any other major source country, as the nation once viewed as a top global study destination becomes less attractive to Indian students.Ottawa has reduced the number of study permits issued…
