population and immigration authority

USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting from adjustment of status within the U.S. This stricter standard emphasizes weighing negative factors like immigration violations and inconsistent conduct, demanding stronger evidence of "unusual or outstanding" positive ties to the U.S. for those applying domestically.

The US under Trump is intensifying pressure on Cuba, drawing comparisons to its Venezuela policy. However, experts believe Cuba's complex political structure and disciplined security apparatus make it a far riskier and potentially costlier challenge for Washington than Venezuela.

Gujarat’s Golden Sweetheart Has Long Ruled Summer, And Tomorrow It Celebrates Its Birthday In Style — Showing The Middleman The Door. Over 50% Of Gir’s Farmers Now Sell Directly To Consumers, And Kesar’s Production Has Jumped From 1.9 Lakh MT To 3.1 Lakh MT In Four Years

Are the Indian government and the Election Commission rewriting poll rules unilaterally and putting democracy in peril?

Even after three terms as CM, Mamata’s core politics hasn’t changed: indefatigable, streetfighting, ‘subaltern’ leader, who has a keen sense of political theatre. It’s also her biggest strength as she faces the toughest challenge of her political career

SIR may result in 27L people in Bengal losing their right to vote in this election, without getting a timely hearing. This is not just a matter of administrative complications. It strikes at the heart of the compact ordinary Indians have with elections

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is building a powerful personal brand, blending welfare schemes with a strong anti-migrant stance. His "jati, mati, bheti" pitch and focus on indigenous identity are central to his campaign, aiming for a bigger victory than ever before. Sarma's approach, though praised for development, is also criticized for divisive politics.

Thousands of expatriates stranded abroad can now return to the UAE without new permits as their residency visas expired. This temporary measure, valid until March 31, 2026, waives fines for those affected by flight disruptions and regional tensions. Residents must regularise their status upon arrival, easing burdens and reuniting families.

On Monday 20 nursing assistants from Sri Lanka landed in Israel to help fill a need for such professionals during the Iron Swords War in Gaza. The workers were welcomed by the representatives of the population and immigration authority and they will be transferred to the nursing employers who are waiting for them.

Non-Hispanic whites will become a minority in the United States by 2050, with immigrants and their children driving 82%of US population growth in coming years, a new study has said.

India's ambitious cheetah reintroduction program has achieved a significant milestone with female cheetah Jwala giving birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park. This brings the nation's cheetah population to 53, marking the 10th successful litter since the project's inception. The growing number of Indian-born cubs signals increasing stability for the species' return to its native grasslands.

New York’s population growth has stalled, adding just 1,008 residents between 2024–25, driven by a historic drop in international immigration and ongoing domestic outmigration. Once a magnet for newcomers, high housing costs, work authorization delays, and affordability pressures now push immigrants away. With births barely offsetting losses, the state faces economic and demographic risks without renewed immigration.