January 17, 2026

FAA Issues Aviation Safety Warnings Over Central and South America Due to Military Activity

The FAA has warned airlines to be careful flying over Central and South America due to potential military activity and GPS interference. The alerts cover Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and nearby ocean areas and will last 60 days.

January 17, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Deletes 2.89 Crore Names in Voter List Revision, Mostly Urban Areas Hit

Uttar Pradesh's latest electoral roll revision deletes 2.89 crore voter names, the highest in India. Lucknow tops deletions. Many face registration confusion amid migration and form issues.

January 17, 2026

US Green Card Wait for Indians Still Over a Decade, Visa Bulletin Shows No New Movement

The latest Visa Bulletin shows no progress for Indians seeking US Green Cards. Wait times remain stuck at over 12 years in major categories EB-2 and EB-3. Experts say the pause is normal after months of advancement.

January 17, 2026

USCIS Tightens Green Card Screening, Pauses Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries

USCIS has issued a stern warning on Green Card applicants following cases revealing serious crimes. Meanwhile, immigrant visa applications from 75 countries are paused from January 21, pending a government review.

January 17, 2026

AIADMK Chief Palaniswami Avoids Firm Stance on Old Pension Scheme Restoration

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami says restoring the Old Pension Scheme depends on circumstances. He criticizes DMK for failing to fulfill pension promises. Tamil Nadu recently started a new pension plan mixing old and new schemes.