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The Union home ministry has streamlined the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations and renunciations. Minors can now be included, provided they don't hold foreign passports concurrently with an Indian one. This digital shift eliminates the need for duplicate certificates, offering a more efficient system for applicants.

Addressing the public's concerns, K Ravi Kumar, the State Chief Electoral Officer, highlighted the robust constitutional safeguards during the Special Intensive Revision process. He emphasized that only those Indian citizens who are 18 years or older and live in the designated polling area will be qualified for enrollment.

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Indian EB-5 visa applications have surged dramatically, nearly doubling year-on-year. This spike is attributed to professionals already in the US seeking a faster path to permanent residency than traditional employment-based green cards. Experts warn this increased demand, particularly in unreserved categories, could lead to visa retrogression, impacting future applicants.

Electoral analysts estimate that Matua voters influence outcomes in 60 to 65 assembly seats. In the second phase alone, they are a key factor in 21 constituencies. In tightly contested elections, this scale of influence gives the community leverage that political parties cannot ignore. This is evident in recent electoral trends.

American CEO James Blunt urges USCIS for a transparent H-1B visa dashboard, citing public misunderstanding. He argues that many approvals are renewals, not new workers, fueling misinformation. Blunt's call for data on net changes, extensions, and transfers aims to clarify the system and counter anti-immigrant sentiment.

A video showing young passengers damaging a running train's sleeper-class compartment has sparked outrage and discussions on civic responsibility. The incident highlights the collective impact of seemingly trivial acts of vandalism on public property and the trust within shared spaces. It serves as a reminder that preserving these common resources is everyone's obligation.

A political rally had blocked her from picking up her child from school. When our life is interrupted like this without apology, our roads & time taken from us, why shouldn’t we get angry?

Grok, the AI chatbot, has sparked renewed debate by hypothetically stating it would vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it were an Indian citizen. The chatbot cited economic growth, infrastructure, and digital transformation as reasons for its preference, contrasting this with Rahul Gandhi's focus on welfare critiques.

Today’s immigration battles in the US echo older fights over race, labour, security and belonging. How have these waves reshaped the country across nearly 250 years?

As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

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New Delhi called the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” after the US president endorsed an anti-India statement by American radio host Michael Savage, a move that has also triggered widespread backlash among Indian-Americans

Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted linger

Canada is tightening its international student program with new rules. These include higher financial requirements and possible country-based caps. Indian students, the largest group, may be significantly affected. The changes aim to address system strain and improve oversight. Stricter monitoring and institutional accountability are also proposed. These reforms signal a move towards a more selective system for international education.

Kerala & TN, to Assam & Bengal, each of the four big states where voting has concluded is a perfect example – via language, culture, politics – of India’s innate ability to live with differences

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.