January 8, 2026

US Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Past Arrests Trigger Anxiety Among Indian Workers

Stricter US rules on H-1B visas have sparked fear among foreign workers with past arrests. Even dismissed cases can lead to visa delays and extra checks.

January 8, 2026

US Consulate Mumbai Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders: No Unauthorized Work Allowed

The US Consulate General in Mumbai cautions B1/B2 visa holders that unauthorized employment can cause deportation and even a lifetime ban. Visitors are urged to understand visa rules before travel.

January 8, 2026

Ramit Sethi Slams Hilton for Dropping Minneapolis Hotel That Refused ICE Agents

Indian-American entrepreneur Ramit Sethi urges boycott of Hilton Hotels after they dropped an independent Minneapolis hotel for refusing ICE agents. The hotel’s owners, also Indian-Americans, stood firm amid protests following an ICE-related shooting.

January 8, 2026

Saudi-led coalition accuses UAE of smuggling Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen

Saudi-led coalition claims UAE helped smuggle separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen. The UAE-backed leader fled Aden by boat and flight, deepening tensions in Yemen's civil war.

January 8, 2026

Trump Says US Role in Venezuela May Last Years, Plans to Take Control of Oil

US President Donald Trump says America’s role in Venezuela could continue for years after US forces seized Nicolás Maduro. He vows to run the country’s oil industry and control oil sales indefinitely. Opposition leader María Corina Machado calls Maduro’s ouster an irreversible step toward freedom.