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US Green Card rules change from Sept 18: What new public-charge scrutiny means for Indian applicants

September 18, 2026 08:01 IST

US green card new rules expand public-charge scrutiny, with USCIS assessing family status, age, health, education, skills and finances.

Trump gets power to slap 100% tariffs on India, China for buying Russian oil

September 17, 2026 11:12 IST

The US has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The bill gives President Trump authority to levy 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India and China.

Lindsay Clancy looks on as Judge William Sullivan has declared a mistrial in Plymouth, US, September 4, 2026. (Reuters/image modified using AI)

Lindsay Clancy trial: Who is holdout juror in US mother’s 3-child murder case? Past under scrutiny

September 17, 2026 09:48 IST

Michael P. Desronvil had been arrested on a domestic-assault-and-battery charge after his then-wife told police that he had grabbed her by the throat and thrown her into a bedroom dresser during an argument.

Trump vs Kennedy Center: Why US court blocked his name as he vows to keep it shut

September 16, 2026 20:01 IST

Kennedy Center closure follows a board vote on renovations, while Trump says reconstruction will await a court ruling on adding his name.

In this still image provided by KABC-TV shows first responders work the scene after a helicopter crashed near a bus crash in Chatsworth, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Tuesday, September 15, 2026. (AP)

NBC4 NewsChopper4 crashes in Los Angeles while covering bus collision, 3 killed

September 17, 2026 21:26 IST

NBC4 anchor Colleen Williams confirmed during a live broadcast that the station’s NewsChopper4 had gone down shortly before 7 pm after the station lost contact with its crew.

Donald Trump Jr, center, speaks with his wife Bettina, left, as they wait for US President Donald Trump to deliver remarks to US embassy staff at Deerfield Residence in Dublin. (AP FILE)

Who is Umar Kremlev? Putin ally who funded Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding

September 16, 2026 00:37 IST

Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, a Putin-linked figure and head of the International Boxing Association, helped fund celebrations following Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding.

25 years after 9/11, Indian-origin taxi driver Gurvinder Singh’s story goes viral

September 13, 2026 05:33 IST

A viral account says Gurvinder Singh gave hundreds of free rides in New York for 40 days after the September 11 attacks.

Trump administration proposes ending 60-day H-1B visa grace period; Indians at risk

September 16, 2026 22:14 IST

The proposal is the latest ⁠step by US President Donald Trump to limit legal migration since returning to office in January 2025.

Trump’s Census plan could exclude H-1B workers, Indian students: What it means

September 16, 2026 22:15 IST

US Census proposal could exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2030 count, potentially reshaping political representation and federal funding.

Who are Vikas and Anuradha Sinha, Indian-origin couple donating $20 million to US university?

September 11, 2026 06:56 IST

After building careers in the US, Vikas and Anuradha Sinha are giving back to the university that helped shape their journey, with the latest gift focused on AI, data science and advanced research.

The anti-immigration poster by the US DHS.

To ‘protect’ US from illegal immigrants, Trump turns to ‘alien Transformers’

September 11, 2026 14:02 IST

The US DHS is facing massive backlash after sharing an AI-generated Transformers poster targeting Sikh truck drivers as part of an anti-immigrant crackdown.

Trump’s promise of $5,000 for voters if Republicans win midterms could cost US $1 trillion

September 10, 2026 13:03 IST

Donald Trump's promise of $5000 to every American adult would cost the US nearly 3% of its GDP.

Trump claims Iran trying to influence US midterms, says war may end after election

September 10, 2026 14:13 IST

US President Donald Trump has claimed the US-Iran war will end after midterms, even as White House advisers warn the conflict could stretch through 2029.

US suspends Cognizant’s Green Card filings: What it means for Indian workersSubscriber Only

September 10, 2026 21:13 IST

The Chennai-founded IT major has been barred from filing new PERM applications as US authorities investigate alleged fraud in employment visa programmes.

President Donald Trump and executive assistant Natalie Harp. (AP Photo)

Trump gave aide Natalie Harp $45,000: Why holiday cash gift is under scrutinySubscriber Only

September 10, 2026 15:37 IST

Donald Trump gave four close White House aides holiday cash gifts totalling $155,000, raising questions about federal ethics rules.

‘Carried by firefighters’: A Trump 9/11 terror attack claim. Then a fact-checkSubscriber Only

September 9, 2026 11:57 IST

Donald Trump is facing backlash over unverified claims that firefighters carried him near Ground Zero after 9/11 and that he was directly involved in the rescue operations. The White House has defended his remarks.

Indian Americans turn to Democrats ahead of US midterms: Why it mattersSubscriber Only

September 9, 2026 13:06 IST

US midterm elections 2026 see strong AAPI voter interest, with Indian-American voters showing a clear preference for Democratic candidates.

Green card alert for Indians: US says EB-1 category may run out before Sept 30Subscriber Only

September 8, 2026 15:11 IST

US Green Card Alert: India’s EB-1 category may become unavailable before September 30 as high demand threatens the annual visa allocation.

Trump’s H-1B visa double whammy: Why Indians could feel the heatSubscriber Only

September 7, 2026 04:36 IST

A fresh $103,265 charge proposed on top of an existing $100,000 fee would push the total cost of hiring an H-1B worker past $200,000. Universities, hospitals and tech firms warn of serious damage, while Indian workers, who hold most H-1B visas, stand to feel it most.

Lindsay Clancy looks at jurors as Judge Sullivan asks them to start deliberations in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, US, September 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Lindsay Clancy children’s killings: Why was mistrial declared and what’s next?Subscriber Only

September 5, 2026 06:28 IST

After seven days of deliberations, jurors could not agree on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. Here is what led to the mistrial and what happens next.

Trump’s new US passport plan targets kids’ citizenship: How it could impact Indian-AmericansSubscriber Only

September 4, 2026 14:43 IST

A State Department draft could require parents to document their citizenship or immigration status when applying for a child’s US passport, as Trump seeks to restrict birthright citizenship.

Want a US green card? Some Indians could face a 179-year waitSubscriber Only

September 2, 2026 16:03 IST

Indian green card backlog has left nearly 1 million professionals waiting, with EB-2 applicants potentially facing a 179-year delay, NFAP estimates.

US court ends Trump’s 75-country visa pause: What it means for IndiansSubscriber Only

September 2, 2026 15:29 IST

The US has resumed immigrant visa appointments for citizens of 75 countries after a federal judge ruled that the suspension was unlawful.

JD Vance tells Abdul El-Sayed to keep Usha’s name ‘out of your mouth’Subscriber Only

September 1, 2026 18:18 IST

JD Vance told Abdul El-Sayed to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth” after the Michigan Senate nominee made a social media remark about Usha Vance.