January 7, 2026

Kanthapuram Urges India to Follow Malappuram’s Model of Communal Harmony and Growth

Kerala Muslim Jamaat president Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar applauds Malappuram's spirit of unity and development during his Kerala Yatra. He denounces negative portrayals and calls for district reorganisation and infrastructure upgrades.

January 7, 2026

Lithuanian J-1 Student Faces Abuse, Boss Revealed as Convicted Sex Offender in US

Ugne Duncyte, a Lithuanian student on a US J-1 visa, reports emotional abuse and harassment by a convicted sex offender boss while working in Colorado. Multiple J-1 workers reveal harsh work conditions and exploitation.

January 7, 2026

USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for New Citizenship Applicants

USCIS has restarted neighborhood investigations before granting citizenship. Officials will visit neighbors and employers to check applicants’ character. The citizenship test has also become tougher, with more questions and a higher passing score.

January 7, 2026

Two Uber Drivers in Alberta Charged with Sexual Assault of Passengers

Manvir Singh, 27, charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge; arrested after returning to Canada. In Edmonton, ex-Uber driver Gurvinder Pannu also charged for a 2024 assault.

January 7, 2026

US Embassy Warns Indian Students: Follow Laws or Face Visa Cancellation and Deportation

The US Embassy in India warns students that breaking US laws can lead to visa cancellation, deportation, and bans. New biometric checks for all visitors are also in force.