Indian-origin parents denied US tourist visa four times as family says 9 years of struggle wasn’t enough: ‘Is there any hope left?’

Indian-origin parents denied US tourist visa four times as family says 9 years of struggle wasn't enough: 'Is there any hope left?'

A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked online discussion about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa, even after multiple attempts and strong documentation.“Parents from India denied US tourist visa 4 times in 9 years – what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope?”. the Reddit user wrote, describing his long struggle to bring his parents to the United States on a short trip.According to the Post, the parents applied for US B1/B2 tourist visas four times over nearly a decade and were denied each time under Section 214(b), which is typically used when officials are not confident applicants will return to their home country. The user said they were “honestly at a loss at this point and were looking for real, unfiltered advice.”The first two applications were made in 2017, when the parents intended to attend a wedding and meet family. Both were rejected. A third attempt planned around the user’s graduation in 2018 was also rejected. After that, the family waited for almost eight years before trying again for tourism and family travel in 2026, but the result was the same.The user said the gap was intentional and pointed out that the parents tried to strengthen their case by creating a travel history in the meantime, including trips to Canada, Singapore and Malaysia. “He took time, improved his profile and tried to address potential concerns, yet the result is the same,” he wrote.In the most recent interview, the user said that the process was extremely short. The officer asked only two questions before issuing a denial. “That’s it. The officer typed for a few seconds, looked at the screen and denied 214(B),” the post said. There were no questions about finance, employment or relations with India.The background of the parents was also explained in detail. The father runs a construction business with government-related projects, while the mother is a housewife. The family also has good ties in India, including a dependent elderly grandfather and another son who lives and works there. According to the user, the parents are financially stable and plan to finance the trip themselves. “They really just want to meet me and visit for a short time,” the user wrote.However, users expressed concern that US-based family connections could influence the results. He has been living in America since 2016, is now married and settled there. The father also has a brother who has a US Green Card.“What’s disappointing is that we waited 8 years before applying again, his profile is objectively much stronger now, yet the decision is taken in seconds without even discussing his relationship,” the user wrote.

Source link

The 10th Indian ship crossed the strait amid firing from Iranian gunmen. india news

10th Indian ship crosses the strait amid firing by Iranian gunmen

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged tankers had to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz due to firing by Iranian gunmen on Saturday, a tenth Indian-flagged ship transited the strait. Desh Garima was going towards Mumbai port carrying crude oil. Iran has been sporadically allowing passage of Indian ships since last month it decided to block the key energy strait amid the war with the US and Israel that began on February 28. Ship details available on maritime traffic show that many Indian and foreign flag ships destined for Indian ports are still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Official data shows that 13 Indian ships are in the Persian Gulf (west of Hormuz), six in the Gulf of Oman (east of Hormuz), one in the Gulf of Aden and three in the Red Sea. According to the Petroleum Ministry, 17 vessels have been identified for evacuation, including four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 10 crude oil tankers. Of these, three are Indian flagged ships, while the remaining 14 are foreign flagged ships. Similarly, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has prepared a list of another 16 ships for evacuation, including an Indian-flagged ship (JG Arnav) which was attacked by the IRGC on Saturday. As of Saturday, there are 499 Indian sailors on board Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf region — 343 west of the Strait of Hormuz and 156 in the Gulf of Oman, officials said. So far, 2,487 seafarers have been evacuated by various shipping companies. According to Reuters, ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships were reported fired upon. The report said several commercial ships tried to transit the strait after a notice to sailors a day earlier said passage was permitted but would be restricted to lanes deemed safe by Iran.

Source link

kanpur News: फर्जी आर्मी अफसर बनकर स्पोर्ट्स कोटे से नौकरी दिलाने का झांसा देकर करते थे ठगी. अमर उजाला

kanpur News: फर्जी आर्मी अफसर बनकर स्पोर्ट्स कोटे से नौकरी दिलाने का झांसा देकर करते थे ठगी. अमर उजाला

Source link

Man assaults Muslim couple on Noida road, faces protest; Held | noida news

Man assaults Muslim couple on Noida road, faces protest; held

Noida: A man was arrested for allegedly pushing and harassing a Muslim couple in Gaur City 2, sparking a sharp public reaction, captured in a video posted online.Police said the accused, allegedly drunk, clashed with the couple near White Orchid market late on Thursday night before bystanders came forward and challenged his behaviour.The accused was identified as Mukesh KumarChipiyana is a resident of Ram Shyam Enclave of Buzurg. According to Bisrakh police, the dispute started when Imran and his wife, who were wearing hijab, were standing near Kumar’s car and he objected to it. The argument quickly escalated into abuse and a crowd gathered.In a video posted on Instagram, passersby are seen supporting the couple and scolding Kumar. Some alleged that he was drunk, while others accused him of targeting the couple because of their religion.Imran later lodged a complaint at Bisrakh police station, after which Kumar was taken into custody. Police said an FIR was registered against them under sections 170 (arrest to prevent a cognizable offence), 126 (protection to maintain peace in other matters) and 135-B (inquiry as to the veracity of information) of the BNSS.

Source link

‘JD Vance’s brown kids are less American’: Michigan Democrat attacks US Vice President, makes crude joke about Usha Vance

'JD Vance's brown kids are less American': Michigan Democrat attacks US Vice President, makes crude joke about Usha Vance

A Michigan Democrat has made controversial comments about US Vice President JD Vance during a podcast interview, including comments about his wife and children.Abdul El-Sayed, who is seen as a leading contender in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, made the comments while speaking on a podcast hosted by Brian Allen. A clip of the interview has since gone viral.During the conversation, El-Sayed criticized Vance’s political views and questioned how they matched his personal life. Referring to the vice president’s family, she said: “J.D. Vance has brown kids, who he believes are less American than everyone else. To look at his kids and be like, ‘You don’t really belong in this country as much as I brought you up.'”He also made personal comments about Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, saying: “Do you wonder what’s going through Usha’s mind when she talks? She says, I think she’s pregnant so there’s something going on.”Later in the discussion, El-Sayed said: “Usha, get out. Okay, there’s still time, Vance.” Some social media users interpreted this as suggesting that Usha should leave or divorce Vance.The comments, made by El-Sayed, accused Vance of holding political views that he described as inconsistent. They also cited Vance’s past comments on immigration and cultural identity, suggesting they may conflict with his family background, particularly his Indian-born wife and Indian in-laws.The clip was shared by conservative outlet Breitbart. The full podcast interview runs for over 40 minutes and includes discussion of a range of political issues, including campaign funding, foreign policy and voter outreach.

Source link

Tenth Indian-flagged ship crosses Hormuz, two others fired upon by IRGC. india news

Tenth Indian flag ship crosses Hormuz, two others fired upon by IRGC

New Delhi: Indian-flagged ship Desh Garima laden with crude oil transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday afternoon, while two others – Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav – were fired upon by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats while passing through the conflict-hit sea route and turned back. There were no injuries to any crew member.Desh Garima, the tenth Indian-flagged ship to transit the strait, is headed to Mumbai port. Ship details available on maritime traffic show that many Indian and foreign flag ships destined for Indian ports are still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Official data shows that 13 Indian ships are in the Persian Gulf (west of the Strait of Hormuz), six in the Gulf of Oman (east of Hormuz), one in the Gulf of Aden and three in the Red Sea.According to the list by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 17 vessels have been identified for evacuation, including four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 10 crude oil tankers. Of these, three are Indian flagged ships, while the remaining 14 are foreign flagged ships.Similarly, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has prepared a list of another 16 ships for evacuation, including an Indian-flagged ship (JG Arnav) which was attacked by the IRGC on Saturday.As of Saturday, there are 499 Indian sailors on board Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf region — 343 west of the Strait of Hormuz and 156 in the Gulf of Oman, officials said. So far, 2,487 seafarers have been evacuated by various shipping companies.

Source link

अमेठी में 21 साल का युवक रहस्यमय तरीके से लापता, सीसीटीवी फुटेज खंगालने में जुटी पुलिस

अमेठी के कोतवाली क्षेत्र से एक युवक के अचानक गायब होने का मामला सामने आया है, जिससे इलाके में चिंता और उथल-पुथल का माहौल है. 21 वर्षीय युवक 13 अप्रैल की शाम को घर से निकला था, लेकिन उसके बाद वापस नहीं लौटा. परिजनों ने पहले अपने स्तर पर उसकी तलाश की, लेकिन जब कोई जानकारी नहीं मिली तो पुलिस में शिकायत दर्ज कराई गई। पुलिस ने मामला दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है और युवक की तलाश के लिए टीमें सक्रिय कर दी गई हैं।

युवक घर से निकला और वापस नहीं लौटा।
जानकारी के अनुसार, रेभा गांव निवासी रवींद्र गुप्ता का पुत्र गोल्डी गुप्ता 13 अप्रैल की शाम करीब पांच बजे घर से निकला था. परिवार को उम्मीद थी कि वह जल्द लौट आयेगा, लेकिन जब देर रात तक वह घर नहीं पहुंचा, तो परिजन चिंतित हो गये. इसके बाद परिवार ने आसपास के इलाकों में उसकी तलाश शुरू कर दी.

परिजनों ने हर जगह तलाश की, कोई सुराग नहीं मिला
परिवार ने गोल्डी की तलाश में रिश्तेदारों, दोस्तों और परिचितों से संपर्क किया। आसपास के गांवों व संभावित स्थानों पर भी तलाश की गई, लेकिन कहीं कोई जानकारी नहीं मिली। लगातार खोजबीन के बाद भी कोई सुराग नहीं मिलने पर परिवार बेहद चिंतित हो गया और उन्होंने पुलिस से मदद लेने का फैसला किया।

पुलिस में गुमशुदगी की शिकायत दर्ज, जांच शुरू
गोल्डी के पिता रवीन्द्र गुप्ता ने अमेठी थाने में गुमशुदगी दर्ज कराई थी। कोतवाली प्रभारी रवि सिंह ने बताया कि मामला दर्ज कर लिया गया है और युवक की तलाश में पुलिस टीमें लगा दी गई हैं। पुलिस हर संभव प्रयास कर रही है ताकि युवक का जल्द पता लगाया जा सके.

सीसीटीवी और तकनीकी जांच पर जोर
पुलिस आसपास लगे सीसीटीवी कैमरों की फुटेज खंगाल रही है, ताकि युवक की आखिरी लोकेशन का पता चल सके। साथ ही तकनीकी साक्ष्यों के आधार पर भी जांच को आगे बढ़ाया जा रहा है. स्थानीय लोगों से पूछताछ की जा रही है और संभावित स्थानों पर तलाशी अभियान चलाया जा रहा है.

जल्द खुलासा होने की उम्मीद है
पुलिस का कहना है कि जांच तेजी से की जा रही है और जल्द ही युवक के बारे में जानकारी मिलने की उम्मीद है. परिवार लगातार अपने बेटे की सुरक्षित वापसी के लिए प्रार्थना कर रहा है और प्रशासन से मदद की उम्मीद कर रहा है.

(रिपोर्ट:बृजेश मिश्र,अमेठी)

Source link

Rejecting the petition against the maintenance order, the court said that the child should not bear the cost of the discord between the parents. delhi news

Rejecting the petition against the maintenance order, the court said, the child should not bear the cost of the discord between the parents.

New Delhi: Holding that a father’s financial capacity must translate into a life of dignity and opportunity for his child, a Delhi court dismissed a husband’s appeal challenging a Rs 50,000 monthly ad-interim maintenance order.Noting that “a child does not choose his parents’ discord, yet suffers its darkest consequences,” Additional Sessions Judge Anuj Aggarwal ruled that the duty to provide remains regardless of the mother’s financial independence. The appeal filed by Gaurav Aggarwal was dismissed, with the court finding the amount awarded to be fair and reasonable.The court also said that the law not only takes steps to resolve disputes between the parties but also ensures that “the child is not deprived of dignity, protection and opportunity.” The court said, “The financial capacity of the father cannot remain a mere figment of imagination; it must translate into a life of reasonable comfort and development for the child, who is his child.”The case arose out of Gaurav Aggarwal challenging a February 2026 order directing him to pay Rs 50,000 per month as interim maintenance for his minor child. She argued that the amount was “excessive”, citing her former husband’s financial independence and her own liabilities, while also raising issues such as increased expenses and other controversies.However, the Court held that the impugned order was purely an “ad-interim arrangement” passed at the initial stage to ensure immediate maintenance of the child, with the main application for interim maintenance still pending. It added that at this stage, only a prima facie assessment of the financial capacity and immediate needs of the child is necessary and not a detailed investigation of the disputed facts.Referring to Gaurav’s declared income of approximately Rs 3,27,093 per month, the court found the maintenance amount to be neither excessive nor disproportionate, noting that the needs of a child “extend beyond basic survival to include education, health care and overall development.” It further states that although the independent income of the mother is a relevant factor, it does not affect the liability of the father.

Source link

मुज़फ्फरनगर संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस: तहसील सदर में एसपी सिटी अमृत जैन ने सुनी जनसमस्याएं, महिला अपराध और साइबर धोखाधड़ी के मामलों पर दिए विशेष निर्देश

मुजफ्फरनगर उत्तर प्रदेश में आयोजित संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस के दौरान पुलिस और प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों ने नागरिकों की समस्याओं को गंभीरता से सुना और उनके त्वरित समाधान के लिए आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश जारी किये. तहसील सदर परिसर में आयोजित इस कार्यक्रम में बड़ी संख्या में फरियादी अपनी शिकायतें लेकर पहुंचे, जहां संबंधित विभाग के अधिकारियों ने कई मामलों का मौके पर ही निस्तारण किया.

कार्यक्रम के दौरान पुलिस अधीक्षक शहर अमृत जैन ने जनसमस्याओं की समीक्षा करते हुए अधिकारियों को प्रत्येक शिकायत का समयबद्ध एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण निस्तारण सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिये।


शिकायतों के मौके पर ही समाधान पर विशेष जोर दिया गया

सम्पूर्ण समाधान दिवस के दौरान अधिकारियों को स्पष्ट निर्देश दिये गये कि वे प्राप्त शिकायतों की केवल औपचारिक सुनवाई तक ही सीमित न रहकर मौके पर जाकर उनकी वास्तविक स्थिति की जांच करें। साथ ही यह भी कहा कि सभी मुद्दों का समाधान निष्पक्ष और पारदर्शी तरीके से किया जाना चाहिए.

अधिकारियों से अपेक्षा की गई कि शिकायतों के निस्तारण में अनावश्यक विलम्ब न हो तथा निर्धारित समय सीमा के अन्दर परिणाम सामने आ जायें।


महिला अपराध से संबंधित शिकायतों को प्राथमिकता देने के निर्देश

कार्यक्रम के दौरान महिला सुरक्षा से जुड़े मुद्दों को विशेष प्राथमिकता देने पर जोर दिया गया. अधिकारियों को महिला अपराध से संबंधित शिकायतों की संवेदनशीलता एवं तत्परता से जांच करने के निर्देश दिये गये।

ऐसे मामलों में पीड़ित पक्ष को त्वरित सहायता उपलब्ध कराने और कानूनी कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित करने के लिए विशेष सतर्कता बरतने को कहा गया.


साइबर अपराध और धोखाधड़ी से बचाव के लिए जागरुकता बढ़ाई गई

समाधान दिवस के दौरान उपस्थित अधिकारियों, कर्मचारियों एवं शिकायतकर्ताओं को साइबर अपराध के बढ़ते मामलों के बारे में भी जागरूक किया गया। नागरिकों को बताया गया कि अज्ञात कॉल, संदिग्ध लिंक और ओटीपी साझा करने जैसी गलतियों से बचना जरूरी है।

लोगों को डिजिटल माध्यमों का सुरक्षित रूप से उपयोग करने और किसी भी संदिग्ध गतिविधि की तुरंत पुलिस को रिपोर्ट करने की सलाह दी गई।


अधिकारियों की संयुक्त उपस्थिति में हुआ जनसुनवाई कार्यक्रम

कार्यक्रम में क्षेत्राधिकारी सदर डॉ. रविशंकर समेत कई पुलिस व प्रशासन के अधिकारी मौजूद रहे। सभी विभागों के प्रतिनिधियों ने मिलकर शिकायतें सुनीं और संबंधित मामलों में आवश्यक कार्रवाई के निर्देश दिए।

ऐसे समाधान दिवस कार्यक्रमों को नागरिकों और प्रशासन के बीच संवाद का एक प्रभावी माध्यम माना जा रहा है।


समाधान दिवस कार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से प्रशासनिक जवाबदेही बढ़ाना

संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस जैसे कार्यक्रमों से नागरिकों को अपनी समस्याओं को सीधे अधिकारियों तक पहुंचाने का अवसर मिलता है। इससे प्रशासनिक जवाबदेही मजबूत होती है और स्थानीय स्तर पर समस्याओं का त्वरित गति से समाधान संभव हो पाता है।

स्थानीय नागरिकों ने आशा व्यक्त की कि इस प्रकार की पहल से विभिन्न विभागों की कार्यप्रणाली और अधिक प्रभावी बनेगी.


तहसील सदर में आयोजित संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस के दौरान जनसमस्याओं को सुनने और उनका मौके पर ही निस्तारण करने के निर्देश ने प्रशासनिक सक्रियता को साफ रेखांकित कर दिया। महिला सुरक्षा और साइबर अपराध जैसे संवेदनशील विषयों पर विशेष जोर देने से नागरिकों में यह विश्वास बढ़ा है कि उनकी शिकायतों का प्राथमिकता के आधार पर प्रभावी ढंग से समाधान किया जाएगा।

Source link

Florida man fools elderly woman into giving him $600,000 in gold through ‘Phantom Hacker’ scheme

Florida man fools elderly woman into giving him $600,000 in gold through 'Phantom Hacker' scheme

A Florida man has been arrested in Arizona after allegedly traveling to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold from an elderly woman implicated in the so-called “Phantom Hacker” fraud scheme.Gary Christopher, 59, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was taken into custody on April 10 after he allegedly arrived at the victim’s Phoenix-area home to take approximately $600,000 worth of gold bullion. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and made his first appearance in federal court on April 13.Christopher worked as a courier in a major scam targeting an elderly woman. Fraudsters contacted her, pretending to have stolen her identity and falsely claiming she needed to secure her money.One of the scammers even impersonated a former US Attorney and instructed him to convert his savings into gold and hand it over for “safekeeping”. Over time, more than $400,000 in assets were transferred before the victim realized she had been defrauded.Christopher’s role came in the final stages of planning. Prosecutors say he traveled to Arizona on April 9 to pick up additional deliveries of gold from the woman. However, law enforcement officials were already monitoring the situation and stopped him when he arrived at the property.Investigators later found evidence that Christopher was given detailed instructions on how to collect the gold and transfer it to other members of the group.Authorities say the case is part of a growing trend of “phantom hacker” scams, where criminals impersonate government officials or technical support agents to trick victims, often elderly people, into handing over money or valuables. Typically, genuine government agencies will never ask people to withdraw cash, buy gold, or hand over valuables to a courier sent to their home.The investigation into Christopher continues as authorities continue to locate other suspects involved in the scheme.

Source link