H-1B 2027 registration alert: $215 fee, new rules, and how to secure your spot
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:20 pm
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon on March 4 and remain open until March 19.
Epstein Files shocker! Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair mentioned in latest tranche
Jan 31, 2026, at 01:53 pm
New York/IBNS: Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been mentioned in the latest tranche of the Jeffrey Epstein files released on Friday, according to media reports.
Jan 31, 2026, at 11:35 am
The latest tranche of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein files has made unverified claims involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, alleging he contracted a sexually transmitted disease following relationships with Russian women, according to media reports.
US grand jury charges Indian man in cross-border smuggling scheme
Jan 31, 2026, at 09:48 am
A US federal grand jury in the Northern District of New York returned an indictment on January 28, 2026, charging an Indian national for his alleged role in a scheme to smuggle Indian nationals from Canada across the northern border into the United States.
US slaps crushing sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister, EU declares IRGC a terror group
Jan 31, 2026, at 09:13 am
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials over the regime’s brutal crackdown on recent anti-government protests.
Major twist in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: Judge tosses murder charges against Luigi Mangione
Jan 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm
In a major setback for prosecutors, a New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in Midtown Manhattan, a decision that removes the possibility of a death penalty if he were convicted, media reports said.
US: Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI secrets to benefit China
Jan 30, 2026, at 08:39 am
A former Google software engineer has been convicted on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets for stealing thousands of pages of confidential artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the benefit of China, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
India, Canada discuss strengthening potash supply and fertilizer cooperation
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:27 am
New Delhi: India and Canada discussed strengthening cooperation in the fertiliser and natural resources sectors during a meeting between Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Thursday.
Piyush Goyal meets Canada's Energy Minister to boost India–Canada trade and energy ties
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:05 am
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson met India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss expanding bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on energy security and critical supply chains.
Trump says US will reopen Venezuelan airspace, allow Americans to visit
Jan 30, 2026, at 12:03 am
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that American citizens will soon be able to visit Venezuela, saying he had instructed senior officials to reopen commercial airspace over the South American nation, a dramatic shift in policy following months of heightened tensions.
Jan 28, 2026, at 03:04 am
Goa: Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, highlighted India as a pivotal energy market ahead of his attendance at India Energy Week in Goa.
Canada: Indian Consulate in Toronto marks 77th Republic Day
Jan 27, 2026, at 02:50 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto marked India’s 77th Republic Day at the Chancery premises, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India for the annual celebrations.
Seven killed as private jet crashes during snowstorm at US's Maine Airport
Jan 26, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Seven people were killed and one crew member critically injured after a private business jet crashed during takeoff amid heavy snowfall at Bangor International Airport in Maine, US federal authorities said.
Tariffs, tensions, but a greeting: Trump’s Republic Day message to India
Jan 26, 2026, at 04:54 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, even as ties between the two countries remain strained over tariffs imposed on New Delhi.
What went wrong? Private jet with eight onboard crashes at Maine airport
Jan 26, 2026, at 10:25 am
A private jet carrying eight people crashed shortly after take-off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine on Sunday, authorities said.
Canada gripped by intense snowstorm; braces for 50 cm snowfall
Jan 26, 2026, at 04:27 am
Toronto: A powerful blizzard is battering southern Ontario and the Maritimes today, blanketing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with up to 50 cm of snow and prompting urgent stay-home advisories.
Canada shooting case: Indian-origin man killed in ‘targeted’ attack
Jan 25, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Police in Canada’s Burnaby have described the killing of a 28-year-old Indian-origin man as a “targeted shooting,” indicating a possible link to organised gang violence.
Who was Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the nurse killed during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis?
Jan 25, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man during an operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, triggering fresh protests in a city already reeling from another fatal shooting involving federal agents earlier this month.
Viral footage fuels outrage after immigration officers kill armed man in Minneapolis
Jan 25, 2026, at 10:41 am
Newly surfaced videos have revealed harrowing new angles of the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration officers during an operation in Minneapolis, deepening public outrage and fueling ongoing protests in the city, media reports said.
Horror in US home: 4 dead in family shooting, Indian national among victims
Jan 24, 2026, at 03:03 pm
An Indian national was among four people killed in a shooting incident in the US state of Georgia, the Indian Consulate in Atlanta confirmed.
'What happened to global warming': Trump taunts as a major winter storm hits 40 US states
Jan 23, 2026, at 11:51 pm
US President Donald Trump addressed climate change concerns as a massive winter storm threatened two-thirds of the country.
'What happened to global warming?' Trump taunts as a major winter storm hits 40 US states
Jan 23, 2026, at 11:42 pm
US President Donald Trump addressed climate change concerns as a massive winter storm threatened two-thirds of the country.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ launch overshadowed by US military buildup against Iran
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:05 pm
US President Donald Trump’s launch of a new “Board of Peace” initiative has been quickly eclipsed by rising tensions with Iran, as Washington moves major strike assets into West Asia and keeps military options openly on the table, media reports said.
From founding member to exit: Why the US has officially quit WHO
Jan 23, 2026, at 05:47 pm
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of State have formally announced the completion of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement critical reforms, and inability to remain independent from political influence by member states.
Invite sent, invite pulled: Trump withdraws Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ invitation
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:50 am
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the newly announced “Board of Peace.”
Outrage in America: ICE detains 5-year-old after he comes home from preschool
Jan 23, 2026, at 09:18 am
US federal immigration authorities have detained a five-year-old boy after he returned home from his preschool in Minnesota, triggering widespread outrage and political backlash.
Profit Presidency? Trump’s $1.4 billion windfall sparks fresh conflict-of-interest alarm
Jan 22, 2026, at 04:56 pm
US President Donald Trump has reportedly generated an extraordinary $1.4 billion since returning to the White House, according to newly cited figures that have reignited debates over conflicts of interest and the growing overlap between his public office and private financial gain.
Toronto hosts India–Canada AI Dialogue ahead of New Delhi summit
Jan 22, 2026, at 02:12 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto on Tuesday hosted the India–Canada AI Dialogue 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Canada PM Mark Carney warns of ‘rupture’ in US-led global order in landmark Davos speech
Jan 21, 2026, at 10:39 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered one of the most striking speeches at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, declaring that the US-led “rules-based international order” is undergoing a historic rupture driven by intensifying great power rivalry and the erosion of global norms.
Trump rules out force on Greenland at Davos; slams Europe, threatens tariffs
Jan 21, 2026, at 09:22 pm
US President Donald Trump said he would not use military force to acquire Greenland but doubled down on his claim that the United States is best positioned to control the territory, triggering sharp reactions from European allies during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.