Hundreds of Indian students in Prince Edward Island, Canada, are facing deportation due to changes in immigration rules. The students, who have completed their studies, are protesting the sudden changes to the Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP). They demand to be allowed to continue their studies and work in Canada, citing investments made in their education. The province has reduced immigration due to infrastructure strain. The students are seeking a review of the new policies and extension of work permits. The situation is causing uncertainty and distress among the affected students.

Indian students in Canada's Prince Edward Island protest government's denial of work permits post-graduation, facing deportation threats. They demand exemption from new immigration laws, citing unfair policy changes and accusing authorities of exploitation. Protest leader Rupender Singh accuses the province of misleading them and vows potential hunger strikes if demands aren't met. Restrictions, implemented last July, limit permits to specific sectors, sparking outcry. Students seek 'grandfathered' status for stability. With a deadline looming, protests gain momentum with community support, urging review of immigration policies.

Russia and India are poised to enhance tourism ties with visa-free group tourist exchanges, as consultations for a bilateral agreement begin in June. Nikita Kondratyev, Russian Economic Development Ministry's official, anticipates finalizing the agreement by the year's end. The move aims to replicate successful visa-free exchanges with China and Iran. The initiative underscores efforts to bolster tourism cooperation between the two nations.

Dhruv, an 11-year-old Indian-origin boy from Sutton, south London, has joined Mensa after scoring 162 on an approved intelligence test. A student at Robin Hood Junior School, Dhruv’s remarkable achievement places him in the top 2% of the population. His father, Praveen Kumar, expressed immense pride, calling it a "rags to riches" story, as Dhruv had struggled academically in his early years. Head teacher Elisabeth Broers praised Dhruv as a well-rounded and talented student, emphasizing that the school celebrates the uniqueness of all its pupils. Founded in 1946, Mensa is the world’s leading high IQ society, providing a space for intellectually gifted individuals to connect and engage in stimulating activities.

Seven Indian-origin students have been awarded the Knight-Hennessy scholarship, the largest graduate fellowship globally, to pursue advanced degrees at Stanford University. The recipients—Ank Agarwal, Wasan Kumar, Aneesh Pappu, Isha Sanghvi, Kritika Singh, Krishna Pathak, and Rahul Penumaka—are among 90 scholars chosen from 30 countries. They will undertake studies in fields such as medicine, technology, engineering, and law. This year's diverse group includes nearly 50% non-US passport holders. The scholars are recognized for their independence, leadership, and civic contributions. The fellowship provides up to three years of financial support.

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory for India Nationals traveling to Laos and Cambodia for employment opportunities. Fake agents are luring people into scam companies involved in cyber crimes and crypto-currency fraud. These fraudulent companies advertise jobs like digital sales and marketing executives or customer support services in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos. Agents based in Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, and India are recruiting Indian citizens. The MEA advises India Nationals to only take up jobs through authorized agents approved by the ministry to avoid falling prey to these scams.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an interview with the Hindustan Times, accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of losing Indian territory to China. Responding to opposition claims about China's construction of a model village near Arunachal Pradesh, Jaishankar said the village is in Longju, an area captured by China in 1959 during Nehru’s tenure. He noted that Nehru had admitted in Parliament that Longju was lost, and China took full control in 1962. Jaishankar stressed that current Chinese activities are in territory lost decades ago. India National news has widely covered Jaishankar's statements, sparking renewed debate on historical border issues.

Krystle Kaul, a small business owner, professor, and former Department of Defense Director from Virginia, has raised over $1 million for her congressional campaign. A former CIA and Pentagon official, Kaul became one of the youngest directors at the Department of Defense. She aims to bring her national security expertise to Congress, resonating with donors seeking pragmatic leadership. As an India-born national, Kaul is poised to become a trailblazer in Congress. With early voting underway in VA-10, Kaul's campaign is gaining momentum, driven by her commitment to effective policies and meaningful change.

A 34-year-old Indian national, Rajpal Singh, has been found guilty of molesting three women during his yoga classes in Singapore. He faces up to two years in jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these penalties. Singh was accused of touching the private parts of five women during his classes in 2019 and 2020. He was acquitted on three counts involving a fourth student due to lack of convincing testimony. His sentencing is scheduled for July, and he is currently out on bail of SGD 25,000 with his passport impounded.

India submitted 9.7 lakh Schengen visa applications in 2023, a 44% increase from 2022, making it the third-highest applicant country. However, this surge has led to a shortage of visa interview slots, causing travel disruptions for many Indians. The earliest appointment dates for Germany and Italy are in July, forcing travelers to opt for other countries with available slots. Travel experts believe the actual demand is higher, but many Indians couldn't apply due to the slot shortage. This highlights the need for more efficient visa processing to accommodate the growing demand.