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“CEO says no Infosys employee was apprehended by any US authority”
News report on Infosys CEO and MD, Salil Parikh, who denies claims of Infosys employee being arrested and deported by US authorities.
US Immigration Update for NRIs – January 2026
Immigration law firm update and video on X/twitter.
“DGCA tightens air travel rules, Power banks cannot be used in-flight now”
X/twitter update from Times/Now of new DGCA rule. Reports also say that while power banks cannot be used in-flight, they are allowed in hand luggage, but cannot be stored in overhead bins. Check with the official DGCA website for correct and latest announcement.
“U.S. Forces Capture Maduro in Caracas Raid, Elevating Nobel Winner Machado”
United States President Donald Trump: “announced the Saturday operation, where U.S. airstrikes crippled Venezuelan military targets before special forces captured Maduro” – X/Twitter platform trending update.
“Silver Prices Surge”
“H1-B workers who flew to India to renew visa are now stuck”
Visa appointment cancellations affect many workers and their families. X/twitter update. Washington Post article cited.
“Massive fog over Northern India”
X/Twitter update.
“Alert for non-immigrant visa holders planning to travel outside the USA”
Indian-origin diaspora in the US on a non-immigrant visa: think twice before traveling outside the US. X/twitter note.
“US consulate rescheduling a number of appointments to March 2026”
X/Twitter update. Appointments being rescheduled to allow for ‘social media vetting’. Applicants may need to check with the US consulate and possibly revisit their travel plans.