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How Will UK Visa Changes Impact Indians? Former Students Weigh In
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How Will UK Visa Changes Impact Indians? Former Students Weigh In

[ad_1] Indians represent a significant portion of non-EU immigration into the UK.As part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to control immigration numbers, the UK government on Thursday implemented an increase in the minimum income threshold required to sponsor a family member's visa in the country as a 'dependent'.The move, which follows recent changes in the United Kingdom's Work, Study and Graduate Route (post-study work) visas, has reignited apprehensions within the Indian diaspora because of tightening eligibility conditions and increased restrictions. Indians constitute the largest group granted study and work visas in the United Kingdom and people who have studied in the country say it is bound to have an adverse impact.Sanam Arora, founder and chairperson of the National Indian...
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Explained: What Impact Will New UK Family Visa Rule Have On Indians
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Explained: What Impact Will New UK Family Visa Rule Have On Indians

[ad_1] New Delhi: The United Kingdom has implemented new visa and income regulations as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to cut down immigration levels. As part of the changes the minimum income required to sponsor family members has been raised significantly, creating a concern for Indian migrants. Those who earn less than 29,000 pounds, will not be able to sponsor a family member's visa in the country.The number is a significant 55% rise from the current income benchmark - 18,600 pounds. And the benchmark will rise to 38,700 pounds early next year.The annual earnings of nearly 50% of people who migrated to the UK from India was less than 39,000 pounds in 2022, according to a report by the migration observatory at the University of Oxford.Notably, Indians represent a significa...
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Gopichand Thotakura, Indian Set To Venture Into Space With Blue Origin
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Gopichand Thotakura, Indian Set To Venture Into Space With Blue Origin

[ad_1] Gopichand Thotakura, a trained pilot, currently runs Preserve Life Corp.New Delhi: In an unprecedented leap towards the stars, pilot Gopichand Thotakura is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist. Selected as part of the elite crew for Blue Origin's New Shephard-25 (NS-25) mission, Mr Thotakura will make a journey beyond the Earth's atmosphere along with five other candidates.Gopichand Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot, joins a distinguished lineup of 31 candidates who have flown beyond the Karman line, the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.A connoisseur of the skies since his youth, Mr Thotakura's passion for flight saw him defy conventional norms, learning to pilot aircraft before mastering the art of driving. To further his passion...
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Who Is Aroh Barjatya, Indian-Origin Researcher Who Led Recent NASA Mission
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Who Is Aroh Barjatya, Indian-Origin Researcher Who Led Recent NASA Mission

[ad_1] Aroh Barjatya moved to the US in 2021 (File)New Delhi: Aroh Barjatya, an India-born researcher, led NASA's mission that launched sounding rockets during the recent total solar eclipse.The US space agency launched three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8 to study what happens to the Earth's upper atmosphere when sunlight dims momentarily over a part of the planet.Who Is Aroh Barjatya?A professor of engineering physics, Aroh Barjatya directs the Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.Born to a chemical engineer, Ashok Kumar Barjatya, and his wife Rajeshwari, Aroh Barjatya went to schools across India, including in Patalganga near Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Pilani, and Solapur.He went on to get a degree...
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19 Fishermen Detained By Sri Lanka Return Home
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19 Fishermen Detained By Sri Lanka Return Home

[ad_1] The Palk Strait is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries. (Representational)Nineteen Indian fishermen detained by the Sri Lanka Navy were on Tuesday repatriated to India, the Indian High Commission said, almost a week after a similar number of fishermen were sent back to their home country."19 Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Sri Lanka and are currently on their way to Chennai, the Indian High Commission here said in a post on X.The Navy has so far held 23 Indian trawlers and 178 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters thus far in 2024, and handed them over to authorities for legal action, the Sri Lankan Navy late last month confirmed in a statement.The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri ...
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Indian-Origin Man Gives False Info On Safe Disposal Of Fake Bomb In Singapore, Charged: Report
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Indian-Origin Man Gives False Info On Safe Disposal Of Fake Bomb In Singapore, Charged: Report

[ad_1] Venkatraman's case has been adjourned to April 30 (Representational)Singapore: A 46-year-old Indian-origin security officer has been charged with giving false information to a public servant about the safe disposal of a fake IED used in a simulation exercise which later caused a panic situation in the area, according to a media report.Durendran Vicknesh Venkatraman was on January 5 tasked to dispose of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was used in a simulation exercise conducted by a security agency that day at Singapore's Sing Industrial Complex in Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park, The Straits Times newspaper reported.However, he failed to do so and the IED was later found abandoned in a public place causing panic among the people and authorities.Due to the situation, the auth...
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Chandrayaan-2 Team Member Wins UK’s Toughest TV Quiz
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Chandrayaan-2 Team Member Wins UK’s Toughest TV Quiz

[ad_1] Kolkata graduate Sourajit Debnath's team won the 'toughest' TV quiz in UK.London: The Imperial College London quiz team which included computational science graduate from Kolkata Sourajit Debnath has emerged the winner of the champion's trophy of ‘University Challenge', dubbed television's toughest quiz tournament in the UK.The 31-year-old who answered several challenging questions in the final paid testament to Imperial's Quiz Society and the “unparallelled mentorship” from previous teams as contributing factors in this year's victory with an impressive margin. The win in Monday night's final aired on BBC makes the London-based university one of the most successful in the show's history, winning the coveted trophy for the fifth time – the last time being in 2022.“I feel elated to...
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Indian-Origin Sound Engineer Among 5 Killed In Sharjah High-Rise Fire
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Indian-Origin Sound Engineer Among 5 Killed In Sharjah High-Rise Fire

[ad_1] Michael Sathyadass worked for several artists, including AR Rahman, Deep Purple, and Iron MaidenNew Delhi: An Indian-origin sound engineer is among the five who were killed in a deadly apartment fire at a high-rise in Sharjah's Al Nahda last week.Michael Sathyadass worked as a senior sound engineer with DXB Live, DXB Live, the experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre. "He chose to be backstage and behind the scenes, literally and figuratively to ensure that others shine and sound better," his brother Danny Sathyadass said in a Facebook post. He has worked for several artists, including AR Rahman, Colonial Cousins, Deep Purple, and Iron Maiden.In a heartfelt note, his other brother Emmanuel Sathyadass wrote: "With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Sathyada...
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Indian-Origin Man Charged For Robbing London Post Office Using Fake Gun
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Indian-Origin Man Charged For Robbing London Post Office Using Fake Gun

[ad_1] The man was charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm (Representational)London: An Indian-origin man who is suspected of threatening staff at a Post Office in Hounslow, west London, to steal a large quantity of cash has been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm, Scotland Yard said on Monday.Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested last week at his home address following the robbery at the Post Office on Brabazon Road, Hounslow, on April 1. The Metropolitan Police said its Flying Squad officers responded to the reports and detectives were able to piece together the suspect's identity."At around 1800hrs on April 1, a man entered the Post Office in Brabazon Road, Hounslow. The man threatened two members of staff with what they believed was a firearm...
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“Age Is Just A Number”: 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship
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“Age Is Just A Number”: 99-Year-Old Indian Woman Granted US Citizenship

[ad_1] New Delhi: A 99-year-old Indian woman, Daibai, has embarked on a remarkable new journey after being granted US citizenship. Making the announcement, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) described Daibai as a "lively" individual."They say age is just a number. That seems true for this lively 99-year-old who became a #NewUSCitizen in our Orlando office. Daibai is from India and was excited to take the Oath of Allegiance. She's pictured with her daughter and our officer who swore her in. Congrats Daibai," USCIS said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).They say age is just a number. That seems true for this lively 99-year-old who became a #NewUSCitizen in our Orlando office. Daibai is from India and was excited to take the Oath of Allegiance. She's pictured with her daugh...
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