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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hit the brakes on green card processing for certain refugees and asylees, citing the need for “additional screening and vetting”. This unexpected move leaves thousands of applicants in legal limbo, adding uncertainty to the lives of those who sought safety in the U.S. after fleeing persecution. The directive, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), impacts individuals who were already approved for entry as refugees and those granted asylum by U.S. immigration courts.

maritime security deal in the Black Sea. Diplomats told Reuters that most of the curbs listed by the Kremlin related to European Union sanctions and restrictions. What was agreed — and what still needs to happen for the deal to enter force? WHAT DOES RUSSIA SAY IT WILL GET? * The lifting of restrictions on state agricultural bank Rosselkhozbank «and other financial organizations involved in ensuring international trade in food (including fish products) and fertilisers, their connection to SWIFT, and the opening of necessary correspondent accounts».

Bengaluru civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will use artificial intelligence to identify illegal constructions and streamline property tax collection, according to Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar. He said the move aims to ensure tax compliance and prevent unauthorized expansions by property owners. The technology will also be used to deliver property documents directly to residents.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Starting his day at 8.30am, chef Harsh Kedia, popularly known in the social media world as ‘A Diabetic Chef’, immediately checks his blood sugar before enjoying a healthy breakfast, usually comprising oats or eggs. “Managing my diabetes is about balance.

Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra while addressing Private Sector Collaborator Forum 2025 in Mumbai asserted that the measures taken to combat money laundering should not overzealous which can stifle legitimate activities and investments. «While we continue to keep our financial systems safe from money laundering and terrorist financing, policymakers must ensure that our measures are not overzealous and do not stifle legitimate activities and investments,» Malhotra said on Wednesday.

Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that would require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens and attempts to prevent states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The sweeping order also would seek to take federal funding away from states that do not comply. Trump has long questioned the U.S. electoral system and continues to falsely claim that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud. The president and his Republican allies also have made baseless claims about widespread voting by non-citizens, which is illegal and rarely occurs. Last year the Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a bill that would ban non-citizens from registering to vote in federal elections, a practice that is already illegal. It did not pass the Senate, which was then controlled by Democrats. The White House's order seeks to achieve similar goals. Voting rights groups argued that it, like the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that did not become law, would disenfranchise voters, particularly people of color, who do not have access to passports or other required identification.

Doug DeVos, global co-chairman of the Amway board of directors, and son of the $7.4-billion Amway Corp's co-founder Rich DeVos. The direct selling company, which makes Nutrilite protein powder and Glister toothpaste, sells its products to consumers primarily through its distributors, and not through physical or online stores. «There's a perception that there's something very different about direct selling or it's secret. I would say we've been the most transparent company; there are no secrets on how the business works; we just access the market slightly differently,» said DeVos.

Speaking before the Treasury Committee today (25 March), Rathi said the watchdog will not be able to prevent all harm taking place on financial markets in the context of easing regulation for growth, but he added this «might be a price worth paying for the broader benefits to society and the economy». He listed financial crime and regulatory controls around sanctions and money laundering, about which companies have complained before, as an example, with most of the controls having been the result of statutes passed by parliament. FCA to cut down on financial sector regulation as it pr...

US Yemen airstrike details exposed in a shocking security breach that has raised global concerns. On March 15, 2025, senior US officials mistakenly included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a classified Signal group chat discussing Yemen airstrikes. This error has put a spotlight on the vulnerabilities within US military communications. While the UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard reassures that Britain still has «high confidence» in US security measures, the breach has triggered debates about national security risks and the reliability of American intelligence-sharing with allies.

According to Downdetector, complaints began around 9 a.m. ET and spiked at approximately 1 p.m. in the UK (6:30 p.m. IST). Reports flooded in from across the East and West Coasts of the US, while users in the UK also experienced similar issues.

Upcoming cars)A noteworthy example is the Honda Amaze sub-compact sedan, starting at ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) and featuring ADAS technology for under ₹10 lakh. Below are five of the most affordable cars with ADAS available in India for under ₹15 lakh.Honda has set a new standard by introducing ADAS in the 2024 Amaze, making it the first sub-compact sedan to include this feature.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent IndusInd episode raises several questions about how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses its powers during financial stress. Beyond the immediate concerns of governance lapses and liquidity management, RBI’s decision to rely on public sector banks (PSBs) to provide liquidity support, rather than directly intervening as the lender of last resort (LoLR), merits close examination.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is looking into the proposal to allow basic non-programmable calculators in class 12 accountancy exams to easy cognitive load associated with lengthy calculations, according to board officials. A panel will be formed to come up with guidelines on their use to maintain uniformity, they added. Currently, CBSE allows students with special needs in both classes 10 and 12 to use calculators. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISEC) allowed class 12 students to use calculators in 2021.

Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, believes the biggest reason people remain poor isn’t a lack of opportunity—it’s the Fear of Making Mistakes (FOMM). In a recent tweet, he warned that this fear prevents many from taking advantage of what he calls the greatest wealth creation event in history: Bitcoin.

The Bihar Board Inter exam 2025 results can be checked using BSEB login credentials like roll number and date of birth. Along with the BSEB Class 12 results, passing percentages, toppers, re-evaluation, and supplementary exam dates details will also be announced. The BSEB Class 12 exams took place from February 1 to February 15, 2025, across 1,677 centers in Bihar, with a total of 12,92,313 candidates appearing for the exams.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, as he backed the country's entry into the coveted Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Speaking to ET during his visit to India this week, Grossi stressed that countries that have important nuclear programmes and that manifest a wish to participate in a group (NSG) that fosters responsible trade in nuclear should be welcome. The IAEA director general recalled how when he was president of the NSG «we got very close». «The problem was not India in itself, it was the multilateral dynamic at the time.» Some countries including China and New Zealand had expressed reservations about India's entry into NSG. The NSG is a 48-member group that seeks to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by regulating the export of nuclear materials and technology. The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog visited India to attend the Raisina Dialogue, and strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care, among other issues. «I am proud to recognise Tata Memorial as an IAEA Rays of Hope Anchor Centre. A leader of the Global South, India has built strong cancer care expertise — now it's time to share it with the world. With this partnership, we will bring India's know-how to regions that need it most,» he said.

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil on Saturday announced that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state in April to conduct a feasibility study for the second international greenfield airport in Bengaluru. Three locations have been identified for the project. The team is scheduled to visit the state between April 7 and 9, he said. Patil stated that the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has already paid a fee of Rs 1.21 crore to the AAI for the study. Two sites on Kanakapura Road and one on the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road have been shortlisted for the proposed airport.

Vinayak Society building in the Sayajipura locality, likely due to a short circuit, inspector MR Sangada of Bapod police station said. He said that the charred body of the victim, Kiran Rana, was recovered from the room where the fire originated. The body was found on a bed, suggesting that the victim might have died in his sleep, Sangada said. He said the deceased worked at a private firm and was alone in the flat when the blaze broke out, as his wife had left for work. Prima facie, it appears that a short circuit might have caused the fire, the official said, adding that a forensic team was working to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

overage vehicles, petrol pumps across the city are being equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras from April 1, as per TOI. These ANPR cameras will help identify vehicles exceeding the age limits set by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), enabling petrol stations to refuse fuel to such vehicles. A senior official stated that the initiative aims to ensure better compliance with the government's directive by preventing older vehicles from accessing fuel at authorised stations across Delhi. As per NGT's order, the restriction applies to petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa said on Friday, «To reduce vehicular pollution, devices are being installed at fuel stations throughout the city to identify such vehicles, and these cars will be denied fuel.» He further explained that the cameras read and digitalise number plates in real time. Delhi has nearly 500 fuel stations, and ANPRs are already installed at 80% of them. Sirsa mentioned that when an overage vehicle arrives for refuelling, the system will announce it as a defaulter. This system is connected to a central database that checks for violators based on their registration numbers, retrieving details from the government's Vahan portal. Delhi's government has deregistered over 59 lakh such vehicles till last September, with two-wheelers making up the largest share. However, many of these vehicles continue to violate NGT's guidelines and operate on the roads. Delhi began a drive to lift overage vehicles in March 2021. Sirsa added, «We are very serious on the issue of vehicular pollution, and this initiative is part of that.»

pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown on March 22 to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi last month for not knowing Marathi. According to officials, police in various districts have deployed home guards along with the City Armed Reserve unit as a precautionary measure to ensure that the bandh is observed peacefully without causing inconvenience to the public. Senior officers will also be on the ground to oversee security arrangements and prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged people to maintain peace and abide by the law. «We will protect the interests of the state. Everyone should maintain peace and follow the law. However, I feel there is no need for a bandh,» he said. According to Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G, no holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in the city on Saturday despite the bandh called by pro-Kannada outfits.