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New rules mandate foreign nationals register within 180 days of arrival to extend their stay, with late registrations only allowed in emergencies. Children with an Indian parent are exempt, but foreign citizenship acquisition must be reported within 30 days. A digital appeals process and 24-hour reporting window are also introduced.

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's intensive voter list revision, affirming electoral rolls as democracy's foundational integrity. The verdict balances the need for purity with constitutional limits, preventing the EC from becoming a citizenship tribunal. This ruling strengthens the EC's autonomy while emphasizing procedural fairness for all citizens.

Singer Adnan Sami, known for hits like 'Lift Kara De', has released a new single 'Lipstick'. He recently faced criticism for his political views and meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Sami, who renounced his Pakistani citizenship to become Indian in 2016, asserts that his chosen nationality signifies greater dedication and loyalty, having fought for it over 18 years.

Canada has issued a second advisory warning football fans about immigration scams for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Immigration, Refugees and citizenship Canada (IRCC) cautioned travelers against agents promising guaranteed visas or eTAs, emphasizing that applicants are solely responsible for their application's accuracy to avoid a five-year ban.

Foreign nationals in India on a 180-day visa must now register before their visa expires, a shift from the previous 14-day grace period. New rules also mandate that extensions for stays exceeding 180 days are strictly for emergent situations, with no single extension permitted beyond the initial 180-day limit. These changes were announced by the MHA.

D.Y. Patil World School recently hosted TEDxDYPWS Youth 2026, themed 'Voices of Tomorrow.' Chief Guest Aaditi Pohankar lauded the speakers for their inspiring contributions. Bharat Patil stressed youth empowerment for leadership, while Shweta Patil highlighted the school's focus on creativity and global citizenship. The event celebrated impactful ideas shaping the future.

Good that SC recognised voting as a constitutional right. But, for that to have meaning, ensuring inclusion in voter rolls must be EC’s positive duty. And the burden of justifying exclusion must shift to it. The judgment doesn’t address that

Indian applicants for the EB-2 visa category will face a temporary halt as the US has exhausted its FY2026 quota. Embassies can no longer issue these visas until October 1, 2026, when the new fiscal year begins and limits reset. This impacts those seeking permanent residency through advanced degrees or exceptional abilities.

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi pronounced the verdict on Wednesday after reserving judgment this year in January following extensive hearings in the matter. The petitions had challenged the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise undertaken by the ECI, arguing that the process went beyond the powers granted to the poll body under Article 326 of the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the rules framed under it.

Non-Resident Indians dying without a will face complex property distribution in India. Intestate succession can lead to disputes and delays, requiring heir certificates, succession certificates, and mutation of property records. Indian succession laws, based on religion, govern inheritance for property in India, regardless of the deceased's foreign citizenship. A will is strongly advised to simplify the process.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claimed approximately 30 lakh beneficiaries of the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme are ineligible, citing permanent deletion from voter lists or non-Indian status. He announced the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, offering Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women, and introduced a new application form for it.

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An Indian-origin Disney executive, Jugal Daterao, has received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession and smuggling. Authorities found THC-infused gummy candies in his luggage at a Moscow airport. Daterao claimed the gummies were legally prescribed in the US for post-brain surgery effects, but the court rejected his defense.

Peter Thiel, billionaire Trump donor and Palantir co-founder, has quietly relocated to Argentina, eyeing it as a backup country. Thiel bought a Buenos Aires mansion, enrolled his kids in school, and bonded with President Javier Milei. His move mirrors Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin's California exit, all driven by a proposed 5 percent wealth tax targeting the state's billionaires. Here's what's happening.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Election Commission's voter list revision, fearing it could disenfranchise Muslims, women, migrants, and the poor, creating "excluded Indians." He alleges the exercise, which has already removed millions, is a precursor to identifying illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court, however, has upheld the EC's authority to ensure accurate electoral rolls.