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A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a Dominican man during an enforcement operation in New York City, sparking protests and condemnation from local leaders. The incident intensified criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, with officials demanding transparency and accountability

An Indian-American advocacy group urged the Trump administration to safeguard legally employed foreign professionals and their families following PERM sponsorship restrictions affecting certain technology companies. FIIDS called for evidence-based enforcement, transparent guidelines, timely reviews and protection against unintended immigration consequences

Microsoft says 80 per cent of its approximately 6,000 H-1B applications last fiscal year involved existing employees, not new hires. The company defended its hiring and wage practices after the Trump administration moved to suspend its access to the PERM programme

The Trump administration has suspended the PERM green card process for India’s Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies, along with four other technology companies, amid alleged visa fraud investigations. The move halts new and pending applications involving the companies.

From decoding brain circuits to detecting cosmic neutrinos, Nobel-winning research demonstrates the extraordinary power of light

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for schools for each international student participating in the Optional Practical Training programme. Vice President JD Vance also accused nine universities of potential J-1 visa programme abuse.

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a US programme used to seek green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of abusing the visa system. Vice President JD Vance said the move was aimed at protecting American jobs.

Canadian author and classicist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive oeuvre engaging with classical traditions. Known for blending poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction and translation, Carson has reimagined works from ancient Greece.

North Korea rejected South Korea’s planned shipment of medical supplies to Pyongyang as an “insult” and political provocation. Kim Yo-jong said there would be no dialogue with Seoul, while South Korea considers seeking another UN extension for the humanitarian aid shipment

Civilians continue fleeing homes in Yemen as conflict and insecurity deepen the humanitarian crisis, with over 184,000 displaced since August 1. Disease outbreaks, blocked roads, shortages, rising food and fuel prices, civilian casualties and funding gaps are worsening conditions and limiting aid access

The Pentagon has reportedly directed US Central Command to prepare for possible major combat operations against Iran, with potential strikes targeting energy, infrastructure and nuclear facilities ahead of US and Israeli elections. Iran, meanwhile, has warned it may carry out preemptive military action and says it has shifted from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require schools to pay a $70,000 fee for an international student's initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) participation and $30,000 for subsequent OPT applications.

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering a deadlier phase, in which industrial capacity, technological adaptation and political endurance matter as much as battlefield strength

Three Indian nationals rescued from the commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov after it was attacked in the Black Sea are recovering in Romania. Two are staying at a hotel, while the third is receiving treatment at Constanța County Hospital

World leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit, congratulated Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government, praising his leadership, development initiatives and contributions to stronger international partnerships

The Trump administration unveiled plans for a “Golden Fleet” aimed at restoring US naval dominance by expanding shipbuilding capacity. During a Maryland visit, President Donald Trump announced a new high-tech shipyard, citing $76 billion in funding and plans for 80-plus Navy vessels

US authorities arrested Washington state resident James Cody Bryant for allegedly helping plan a deadly Canadian school shooting, offering to livestream the attack, providing money and tactical advice, and helping conceal communications. Bryant faces a federal conspiracy charge and remains detained

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and international agencies were monitoring a suspected plague case in Russia “hour by hour”. He urged Moscow to provide more information, while cautioning against speculation over whether the case involved an altered strain.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Accra to discuss strengthening India-Ghana cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, defence, technology and development. Jaishankar is visiting Ghana as part of a five-day tour of three African nations.

Israel has ordered its military to track down and kill the remaining 2,000 participants involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to pursuing the attackers, securing hostages' release and ending Hamas rule in Gaza.

A British Airways flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency while flying over Ireland, squawked the 7700 code and descended to around 9,000 feet. The airline had not immediately disclosed the reason behind the emergency, according to reports

Oman emerged as India’s largest LNG supplier in September, overtaking the US, according to Kpler data. India’s overall LNG imports fell 14 per cent month-on-month, while disruptions in West Asia and supply vulnerabilities are prompting greater diversification

US President Donald Trump appeared to confuse Brazil with India in a Truth Social post praising the speed of Brazil’s election results. He incorrectly referred to an Indian presidential election, although India does not directly elect its President through popular voting