Naveen Rishi

The US faces scrutiny for its increasing visa revocations and SEVIS terminations targeting international students, disproportionately affecting Indians. AILA reports 50% of such cases involve Indian students, raising concerns about arbitrary actions. Despite a surge in Indian students pursuing US education, anecdotal evidence suggests a decline in aspirations.

The world’s richest man wants a ‘legion’ of his own babies. But he doesn’t want people to know about many of them. The cost of that silence? $15mn

Ricky Rai, son of deceased underworld figure Muttappa Rai, was shot and wounded near his Bidadi bungalow in Ramanagara district late Friday. The incident occurred when assailants fired upon Ricky's SUV, injuring him on the nose. According to the driver, Basavaraju, who was behind the wheel at the time, at least two shots were fired from behind a wall.

Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student at Mohawk College, tragically died in Hamilton, Ontario, after being struck by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop on her way to work. Police reported that she was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a shooting between two vehicles.

Anmol and Puneet Jaggi were celebrated as the poster boys of India’s cleantech revolution for being the face of the much-loved cab service BluSmart. But behind the scenes, they were allegedly misleading investors, lenders and regulators

Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud, highlighting the importance of ethics and governance. He emphasized that financial mismanagement damaged trust in the startup ecosystem, causing losses for investors, founders, employees, and customers. Gupta urged entrepreneurs to prioritize clean financial records and transparent reporting over rapid growth, advocating for ethical business practices.

Amit Sharma was arrested in Greater Noida's Dankaur for allegedly assaulting and dragging his neighbour's German Shepherd after it barked at his son. Sharma reportedly beat the dog and then dragged it behind his car for 10-12 kilometers, causing severe injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22-23, 2025, marking his third official trip. This visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, builds upon strengthened ties following the Crown Prince's visit to India in 2023. Discussions will focus on expanding cooperation across strategic sectors and addressing regional and global developments.