January 30, 2026

Indian Student Visa Holder in Australia Jailed for $200,000 Property Scam

A 28-year-old Indian man on a student visa in Australia, working as an Uber driver, was jailed for two years for a $200,000 fraud. He impersonated a law firm to scam a homebuyer, mainly spending the money on gold.

January 30, 2026

Senate Blocks Major Funding Bill, Risking Government Shutdown Over DHS Funding

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a key funding bill Thursday. They objected to Homeland Security funding tied to ICE reforms. If no deal by Friday midnight, a government shutdown could begin.

January 30, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring; Podcaster Criticizes Move as Too Late

Texas Governor Greg Abbott froze H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities for a year. Podcaster Kyle Seraphin said this move is "too late" as H-1Bs have already settled in Texas, especially Indians. Abbott had previously promoted Texas-India business ties during a 2024 visit to India, highlighting billions in investment and jobs.

January 30, 2026

British Airways Plane Loses Wheel After Take-Off from Las Vegas, Lands Safely

A British Airways flight to London lost a wheel just after leaving Las Vegas. The Airbus A350-1000 landed safely and no one was hurt. Authorities are investigating.

January 30, 2026

Teenage Boy Found Dead in Blue Mountains After Camping Trip Separation

A 16-year-old boy was found dead in a creek in Blue Mountains National Park after separating from his friend during a camping trip. Rescue teams conducted a large-scale search before finding his body.

January 30, 2026

Trump Says Putin Agreed to Pause Attacks on Kyiv and Ukraine Cities for One Week

US President Donald Trump announced Russian President Putin agreed to stop attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week due to severe cold. Ukraine's Zelensky welcomed this move as a relief amid ongoing power outages.

January 30, 2026

Kerala Boosts Labour Welfare Budget by 84.83%, Launches New Schemes for Women and Expatriates

Kerala's 2026-27 budget hikes labour welfare funds to ₹950.89 crore, adding ₹436.45 crore from last year. New plans include safe housing for women workers and support for migrants.

January 30, 2026

Australia Faces Rising Aged Care Delays and More Than 2.3M NDIS Incidents

Australia’s aged care wait times have nearly doubled to 245 days, with 266,000 people waiting for services. Over 2.3 million unauthorized restrictive practices were reported against NDIS participants last year. A 16-year-old boy was found dead in the Blue Mountains, and National Cabinet meets to discuss autism services and a gun buyback plan.

January 30, 2026

Madras High Court Rebukes Tamil Nadu Govt for Delay in Heritage Commission Formation

The Madras High Court on Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu for delaying the setup of a heritage commission to protect old temples and buildings, despite prior court orders and legal timelines.

January 30, 2026

Trump Orders Immediate Reopening of Commercial Airspace Over Venezuela

Donald Trump announced the reopening of Venezuelan commercial airspace after US troops toppled Maduro. Flights will resume soon, with American Airlines planning to restart service. Major US oil firms are scouting Venezuela’s oil fields, signaling warming ties between Washington and Caracas under acting president Delcy Rodríguez.