The U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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FIA New England to Host Free Community Health Camp in Burlington on January 17
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) New England, in collaboration with nonprofit and healthcare partners, will host a Free Community Health Camp on January 17, 2026, at the Academy of Creative …
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US Adds Bangladesh, Nepal to Visa Bond Requirement for B-1/B-2 Visitors Beginning January 21, 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
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Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has formally released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging households and schools to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, including higher intake of protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole …
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Outgoing Hoboken Mayor Ravinder Bhalla to Join Dundon Advisers as Managing Director in Infrastructure Finance
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readDundon Advisers LLC announced that outgoing Hoboken Mayor and New Jersey State Assembly Member-elect Ravinder Bhalla, 52, will join the firm on January 15, 2026, as a Managing Director and …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Voices Support for NYSNA Nurses, Urges Fair Contracts and Safe Staffing
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has expressed solidarity with nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) as they prepare to take what could be a “historic …
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Bullet Train Project Gathers Pace as India Targets Phased Launch From 2027
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNearly a decade after it was announced, India’s first high-speed rail project is moving into its execution-heavy phase, with the government targeting the start of bullet train operations from August …
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New York City to Retire MetroCard on December 31, 2025, as OMNY Becomes Sole Fare Payment System
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readNew Yorkers and visitors using the city’s subway and bus system will have one final opportunity to use the iconic MetroCard on New Year’s Eve. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) …
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DHS Revises H-1B Visa Selection Rules to Prioritize Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Workers
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced amendments to regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process, shifting away from a random lottery toward a system that prioritizes higher-skilled …
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Jayapal and Fletcher Lead 117 House Democrats Urging DHS to Reverse Halt on Naturalization for Travel Ban Countries
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in …