Search Results for: US citizenship

IPFT planning demonstrations in August as it intensifies demand for separate state

The Tripura-based party, which has been attempting to get its own state since 2009, alleges The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 would jeopardise traditions and customs in North-East India. Demonstrations are planned for August 23.

Jun 22, 2018

Tanvi Seth flashing her passport after being harassed by an officer at the Lucknow Regional Passport Office

After being harassed, interfaith couple gets passport in Lucknow

Tanvi Seth, who is married to Mohammed Anas Siddiqui, had tweeted to seek help from Sushma Swaraj. In response, the MEA sent an official to the Lucknow centre to meet with the couple and clear the situation.

Jun 21, 2018

Trump backs down on separating immigrant children, legal problems remain

Governments from Central America and Mexico welcomed Trump's decision on Wednesday but said they would remain vigilant to ensure the rights of their citizens were respected.

Jun 21, 2018

Planning to study in UK? Outrage as India excluded from relaxed students visa rules

The new immigration policy changes that were tabled in the UK Parliament on Friday, June 15, had announced the relaxation of the Tier 4 visa for overseas students from around 25 countries. However, India never made the cut.

Jun 17, 2018

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Want to get a green card? Indians in US might have to wait for over 150 years

A recent report by a Washington-based think-tank states that Indians seeking a green card might have to wait for over 150 years. Based on the statistics provided by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, over 6,32,000 Indians in the United States await their permanent residency cards.

Jun 16, 2018

End of 'American Dream' for Indian spouses? Trump admin reconfirms intent to rescind H-4 visa rule

Nearly 93 percent of people in the US with H-4 visa - issued to the spouses of H-1B visa holders - are Indians. If implemented, the new policy would revoke the work permit of Indian spouses living in the United States.

Jun 15, 2018

India vs Afghanistan: Can Test debutants stun the top-ranked side in Bengaluru?

Afghanistan, who have made giant strides in white-ball cricket, are set to make their Test debut in Bengaluru from June 14 against hosts India, who will be without their talismanic skipper, Virat Kohli.

Jun 13, 2018

Meet Savannah Phillips who shushed Prince George at Queen's birthday celebration

Who is the girl in pink who shushed Prince George at Trooping the Colour celebrations? Meet Savannah Phillips, the Queen's eldest great-grandchild.

Jun 10, 2018

Rashid Khan threat: Former Afghanistan coach warns Team India ahead of historic one-off Test

Afghanistan have named a spin-heavy squad, consisting the likes of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Zahir Khan and Amir Hamza, for their inaugural Test match, starting June 14 in Bengaluru.

Jun 7, 2018

Emmanuel Macron Compares Trump Phone Calls To Sausages

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian PM Trudeau ahead of G7 Summit

US tariffs and punitive actions taken by the European Union and Canada have widened the gap between leaders threatening the start of a trade war.

Jun 7, 2018

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had problems with Africans, was cruel to me: Yaya Toure

The former Ivory Coast international said that Pep Guardiola had unfairly treated African players not just at Manchester City but also at his previous club, Barcelona.

Jun 5, 2018

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: 1st T20I cricket live stream, team news and start time

Afghanistan will be taking on Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series, starting Sunday in Dehradun. Here's how you can watch the matches live on TV, online.

Jun 3, 2018

Who is Dinesh D'souza? Trump pardoned this Indian American but America isn't happy

Indian-American conservative commentator and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza was sentenced to five years of probation for campaign finance law violations in 2014.

Jun 1, 2018

Record 425 million posts on Facebook during IPL 2018

The 11th edition of the IPL closed on May 27 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the finals.

May 30, 2018

Qatar looks to boost its talent pool by offering citizenship to foreign workers

If the proposal is passed and foreigners are granted a residency permit, they will be at par with Qatari nationals, when it comes to medical services, admission in educational institutions and owning property in the nation.