United States has said it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. “Non-immigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States,” … Read more
An encounter between terrorists and police team started in Gusoo area of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. A senior police officer confirmed the exchange of fire between the joint team of police and terrorists. (Representative photo: PTI) One policeman and one army soldier have been injured in an encounter between forces and … Read more
Immigration and Custom Enforcement said the State Department “will not issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programs that are fully online for the fall semester nor will these students be permitted to enter the United States.” The largest number of international students came from China, followed by India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and … Read more
The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested absconding Vikas Dubey’s neighbour, daughter-in-law and maid for being his accomplices during Friday’s night’s encounter with the police. Absconding criminal Vikas Dubey. (File photo: India Today) Kanpur Police have arrested absconding criminal Vikas Dubey’s daughter-in-law, neighbour and maid for being an accomplice to Dubey during Friday night’s encounter. The … Read more
The incident comes as Colombia’s Caribbean coast is grappling with an uptick in coronavirus cases and hospital beds are increasingly full. Some of the dead were so badly burned they could not immediately be identified. (Representative image: PTI) A fuel truck fire in Colombia has left seven people dead and more than 40 injured after … Read more
India and China have started showing first signs of disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh where the situation has been volatile for over two months. The removal of Chinese tents in Galwan Valley followed a two-hour telephonic conversation on Sunday between the Special Representatives of India and China on the Boundary … Read more
While three rounds of military talks have been held ever since the standoff at the border, the Special Representatives mechanism was activated on Sunday to ensure ‘earliest complete disengagement” of the troops along the LAC and “de-escalation” to ensure “restoration of peace and tranquility”. On Sunday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese State … Read more
The US military “will continue to stand strong” in relationship to a conflict between India and China or anywhere else, a top White House official said on Monday, after the navy deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea to boost its presence in the region. “The message is clear. We’re not going to … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing a report that suggested its advice on the novel coronavirus needs updating after some scientists told the New York Times there was evidence the virus could be spread by tiny particles in the air. The WHO says the Covid-19 disease spreads primarily through small droplets, which are expelled … Read more
The Government of India is reviewing around 50 investment proposals involving Chinese companies under a new screening policy, three sources familiar with the matter told news agency Reuters. Under new rules announced by India in April, all investments by entities based in neighbouring countries need to be approved by the Centre, whether for new or … Read more