January 14, 2026

Texas Lawyer Wrongly Accused of Approving 700,000 H-1B Visas; USCIS Handles Approvals

A viral video falsely claims Texas lawyer Chand Parvathaneni approved 700,000 H-1B visas. Only USCIS approves visas. Parvathaneni prepares applications but faces no charges.

January 14, 2026

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Charge Concerns

The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan 21, targeting applicants likely to rely on public benefits. The pause lasts until a full review of visa screening rules is done.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Minister Distributes Scooters and Aids to Differently Abled Under Shubhayatra Scheme

Kerala Minister R. Bindu handed out scooters, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and fixed deposits to differently abled people in Thiruvananthapuram. The effort boosts mobility and independence under the Social Justice department's Shubhayatra scheme.

January 14, 2026

Delhi HC Slams NGO for Misusing PILs Over Mosque Encroachments

Delhi High Court criticized the Save India Foundation for filing repeated PILs on mosque encroachments, calling it a misuse of court process. The NGO was urged to focus on broader social issues.

January 14, 2026

Comedian Walter Masterson Urges Indians to Rethink MAGA Support Amid Rising Racism in Texas

Walter Masterson urges Indians to stop backing MAGA, calling out exclusion and racist attacks in Texas. Tensions rise as Indian-origin politicians face abuse.