US to deny visas over health conditions like diabetes and obesity: Does the rule apply to F-1 students?

The United States has introduced new guidance that could see foreign nationals denied visas or green cards on the basis of pre-existing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. While the move has been framed as an extension of the century-old “public charge” rule, its potential impact on international students, particularly those on…

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ILT20: Aayan Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz seal Gulf Giants’ third win; beat Sharjah Warriorz by six wickets | Cricket News

Aayan Khan of Gulf Giants (Pic credit: ILT20) An incisive spell from Aayan Khan set up the Gulf Giants’ six-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium, a result that strengthened the Giants’ position near the top of the ILT20 Season 4 table and pushed the Warriorz into deeper trouble with their…

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BJP headquarters inauguration: PM Modi recalls Jan Sangh’s contribution to Delhi; attacks Congress over tax policy | India News

PM Modi during the inauguration of BJP’s news office in Delhi on Monday NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted his party’s relationship with Delhi, talking about its contributions since the days of the Jan Sangh, BJP’s parent body.Speaking at the inauguration of the newly-built office of the BJP’s Delhi unit on Deen…

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Las Vegas police report sheds light on death of UAE based Indian influencer Anunay Sood | World News

UAE-based Indian influencer Anunay Sood, 32, was found dead in his Las Vegas hotel room/Image: Instagram The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has released key details regarding the sudden death of Dubai-based travel influencer Anunay Sood on November 4, 2025. Found unresponsive in his Wynn Las Vegas hotel room at age 32, Sood’s passing…

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‘Horrible, grossly incompetent’: Donald Trump bashes Jerome ‘too late’ Powell; hints at lawsuit over Fed building construction

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday bashed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome “too late” Powell, accusing him of incompetence, demanding immediate interest rate cuts, and even suggesting he may allow a “major lawsuit” over costly renovations at the Fed’s Washington headquarters.Sharing a post on Truth Social, Trump tore into Powell’s management of the Fed headquarters renovation,…

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‘Drivers of India’s economic growth’: PSU banks post stronger credit growth; DFS Secretary push for digital services

Public sector banks have demonstrated stronger performance and resilience recently, with credit growth surpassing that of private banks, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. He attributed the trend to improved due diligence, enhanced credit underwriting standards, and better monitoring of project loans.Speaking at the inauguration of Punjab & Sind Bank’s MSME Sports Cluster…

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‘If India doesn’t matter to them …’: Shashi Tharoor calls for 50% tariff on US; asks why stop at 17% | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the United States for imposing additional 25% tariff on India and called for hitting the US back with “reciprocal” tariffs of 50 per cent. “We should also impose 50 per cent tariff on US goods,” the Congress leader said. “I think the average Indian tariffs on…

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