Author: Sharad Natani
In a sudden and unprecedented move, the United States has cancelled hundreds of H-1B visa interviews across India, leaving applicants scrambling to reschedule their long-planned appointments. The disruption comes as the US State Department rolls out a new mandatory social media screening system for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, 2025. The policy requires applicants to make their social media accounts public and submit every username used in the last five years — even old or inactive ones. As consulates prepare to implement the new rules, interview slots have been abruptly wiped from the system, causing widespread…
Patna Police’s intensified crackdown on obscene and objectionable digital content has led to the dramatic arrest of popular Magahi singer Anoop Pandey, triggering panic among hundreds of local content creators. The arrest has raised crucial questions about online responsibility, freedom of expression, and the rising trend of vulgar digital entertainment. Patna Police Step In as Obscene Content Surges Online Amid rising complaints about offensive material circulating on social media, Patna Police launched a targeted initiative to curb digital obscenity. Acting on multiple reports, a District Intelligence Unit (DIU) team arrested singer Anoop Pandey from the Digha area, accusing him of…
South Korea was placed on high alert Tuesday morning after Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ), prompting Seoul to scramble fighter jets amid rising regional strain. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed the aircraft left shortly after entering the zone and did not breach South Korean territorial airspace, but the incursion was serious enough to trigger immediate defensive action. Seven Russian, Two Chinese Aircraft Detected According to the JCS, seven Russian and two Chinese military planes flew into KADIZ around 10 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). Earlier reports by Newsis suggested 11 aircraft…
In a strong message aimed at protecting the integrity of India’s electoral system, the Supreme Court on Monday pulled up several states for allegedly obstructing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and for reports of intimidation of Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The Court made it clear that disruptions to this crucial democratic exercise would not be tolerated and directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately report such incidents so the Court could step in with appropriate orders. A bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the Election Commission must remain vigilant and…
In a major development tightening scrutiny on the Anil Ambani-led business empire, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Jai Anmol Ambani, son of industrialist Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) for allegedly cheating Union Bank of India of Rs 228.06 crore. The case marks the first time a CBI FIR has directly named Jai Anmol Ambani, intensifying pressure on the troubled Reliance Group already battling multiple financial investigations. How the Fraud Allegedly Happened According to Union Bank’s complaint—filed by its Structured Credit Finance branch in Mumbai—RHFL and its former directors allegedly diverted and…
In one of the strongest regulatory actions taken against an Indian airline in recent years, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday ordered IndiGo to slash its flight schedule by 5% following days of severe operational disruptions that left thousands of passengers stranded across the country. The directive comes after IndiGo — India’s largest airline with nearly 60% domestic market share — witnessed a breakdown in its network since December 1, 2025, triggering widespread cancellations, delays, and passenger complaints. Regulator Steps In After Week of Chaos The DGCA’s intervention follows a week where airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru,…