Big citizenship win: Canada fixes ‘Lost Canadians’ issue, benefits Indian-origin families
Dec 17, 2025, at 03:26 pm
Marking a major change in citizenship law, Canada will now extend automatic citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country—a move expected to benefit many Indian-origin families.
US: MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro gunned down at home, neighbours heard 'three loud bangs'
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:31 pm
A Massachusetts university professor was shot dead at his home in Brookline, near Boston,US, on Monday night, media reports said.
Trump widens US travel ban, adding 20 more countries, Palestinians to entry blacklist
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:21 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping expansion of US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and people travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:07 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.
Who is Bettina Anderson? Philanthropist engaged to Donald Trump Jr
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson.
60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
Dec 16, 2025, at 08:32 pm
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
New Year’s Eve terror plot foiled: Pro-Palestine group members arrested in US
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:09 pm
US authorities have arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group for allegedly plotting to attack two U.S. companies with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the upcoming New Year’s Eve, officials said.
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
Dec 16, 2025, at 01:26 am
Ottawa: The federal government announced nearly $7 million in funding to support energy modelling and innovation projects aimed at strengthening evidence-based decision-making and advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.
'India is an important partner': US lawmakers push to scrap Trump’s 50% tariffs
Dec 13, 2025, at 03:18 pm
Washington/IBNS: A group of US lawmakers has moved to dismantle President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff regime against India, introducing a House resolution that seeks to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify steep import duties of up to 50 percent.
Tow-Truck feud turns violent in Canada: 3 Indian-origin men arrested
Dec 13, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Three Indian-origin men have been arrested in Canada in connection with a tow-truck-related shooting incident in Brampton, Ontario, while police continue their search for a fourth suspect.
House Democrats drop new Epstein estate photos featuring Donald Trump, Bill Clinton
Dec 12, 2025, at 10:52 pm
A batch of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate—featuring US President Donald Trump and ex-President Bill Clinton, as well as Britain’s former Prince Andrew—was made public on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Indian-origin millionaire arrested in California for alleged arson attempt at winery
Dec 12, 2025, at 09:20 pm
Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to a winery and crashing his Tesla while trying to flee, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Trump’s ‘Core-5’ gambit? Buzz over new power grouping with India and global giants
Dec 12, 2025, at 04:10 pm
Speculation is swirling in Washington and global capitals after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump is exploring a powerful new geopolitical grouping called the “C5” or “Core Five.”
From crypto genius to jail: Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in stunning Terraform scam verdict
Dec 12, 2025, at 03:05 pm
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for fraud and market manipulation linked to the collapse of his crypto empire.
Donald Trump unveils ‘Trump Gold Card’ visa to retain skilled global talent
Dec 12, 2025, at 12:15 am
US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative, the “Trump Gold Card”, designed to end what he called a “ridiculous” system that forces highly skilled foreign graduates to leave the United States after completing their studies.
Trump launches 'Gold Card' to let skilled foreign graduates, including Indians, stay and work in US
Dec 11, 2025, at 05:17 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative called the “Trump Gold Card”, claiming it will end the “ridiculous” situation that forces highly skilled international students—particularly from India and China—to leave the United States after completing their degrees at top universities.
Canada unveils $1.7B plan to recruit top global researchers
Dec 11, 2025, at 03:08 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will spend $1.7 billion over 12 years to attract more than 1,000 leading international and expatriate researchers, the federal government announced Monday in Montréal.
Canada adds four groups to national terrorist list, cites online radicalisation threat
Dec 11, 2025, at 01:14 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has added four organisations to Canada’s list of terrorist entities, a move officials say will strengthen efforts to counter online radicalisation and violent extremism, particularly among young people.
Astoria goodbye! Zohran Mamdani set to move into NYC Mayor’s historic mansion
Dec 10, 2025, at 05:57 pm
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he will shift to the historic Manhattan structure, Gracie Mansion, that has served as the official residence for most New York City mayors since World War II.
Dec 10, 2025, at 04:54 pm
Indian-American influencer Priya Patel has sparked controversy after posting a video online urging the U.S. government to restrict immigration from “third world” countries, claiming that “not all cultures are equal.”
US tightens social media rules, several Indians now face H-1B visa appointment delay
Dec 10, 2025, at 09:02 am
The US State Department’s newly expanded social media vetting policy has triggered widespread disruptions, with visa interview appointments for several Indian H-1B applicants now being postponed to 2026.
Dec 09, 2025, at 11:22 pm
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he and his wife, Rama, will relocate to Gracie Mansion once he assumes office in January, saying the decision was driven by security considerations and his resolve to stay focused on delivering his “affordability agenda” for the city.
Terror on the brink? Pakistani immigrant nabbed in US with guns, shocking attack plot
Dec 09, 2025, at 03:03 pm
A Pakistani immigrant, who is a former student of the University of Delware, was arrested after a handgun, ammunition and written plans for an attack were recovered from his possession.
‘They’re dumping!’ Trump sounds alarm on Indian rice, hints at fresh tariffs
Dec 09, 2025, at 09:19 am
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing tariffs on Indian rice, accusing New Delhi of dumping the commodity in the United States.
Canada creates new permanent residency pathway for 5000 foreign doctors
Dec 08, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Canada is introducing new measures to support its healthcare system by creating a faster and simpler path to permanent residency for international doctors already working in the country.
Donald Trump sounds alarm on Netflix-Warner Bros merger — ‘This could be a problem!’
Dec 08, 2025, at 12:46 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), warning that the deal “could be a problem” due to the streaming giant’s already “very large market share.”
Crackdown at the border! US announces USD 5,000 penalty for undocumented immigrants
Dec 08, 2025, at 10:59 am
The US government has announced a penalty of USD 5,000 for undocumented immigrants aged 14 or older. The penalty has been imposed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
US immigration crackdown: Work permits to be valid for only 18 months now
Dec 07, 2025, at 08:32 pm
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual, reducing the validity of work permits issued to several Green Card applicants and other protected immigrants from five years to 18 months.
Fatal New York blaze: Indian students die as house erupts in flames
Dec 07, 2025, at 06:06 pm
Two Indian-origin students died after sustaining critical injuries in a house fire in the US, according to the Consulate General of India in New York.
Canada removes Syria from terrorism support list after extensive review
Dec 07, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has removed Syria from Canada’s List of Foreign State Supporters of Terrorism under the State Immunity Act.