US Tightens F-1 Student Visa Rules From September 2026

Luthra Brothers Surrender to Goa Court After SC Refuses Bail Relief in Nightclub Fire Case

Nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, along with associate Ajay Gupta, surrendered before a Goa court after the Supreme Court declined to intervene in their bail cancellation. The trio faced charges following a deadly fire at their nightclub in December 2025 that claimed 25 lives. The Bombay High Court had earlier cancelled their bail, citing the gravity of the offences. They are charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal conspiracy in connection with the incident.

Pakistan lists JeM chief Masood Azhar as fugitive, raises bounty ahead of FATF review

Sooryavanshi benched for Afghanistan T20I despite standout Zimbabwe tour

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI for the first T20I against Afghanistan, despite a strong recent run of form. He had been named Player of the Series after India swept Zimbabwe 3-0 in a T20I series. Sooryavanshi also contributed runs for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026. His omission has drawn criticism from a former India cricketer, who questioned the selection decision in favour of Sanju Samson.

US National Park Service Eyes Cumberland Island Land Swap to Boost Conservation

The National Park Service is considering a land exchange program on Cumberland Island, a protected federal area in the United States. The proposal would involve acquiring privately owned land parcels in return for federal lands, which would remain under conservation restrictions. The initiative is designed to improve the management and consolidation of protected zones across the island. The agency is currently seeking public feedback on the potential environmental impacts of the plan.