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'PR first, not nation': Congress slams PM for not raising issue of Indian seafarers' killing with Trump

Subscribed with another email? Unlock these with Subscription Published - June 20, 2026 04:43 pm IST - New Delhi Congress leader Pawan Khera addressing the media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Congress Headquarters, in New Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Congress on Saturday (June 20, 2026) lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "not taking up" with U.S. The U.S. killed three Indian sailors, yet Trump did not even express regret because Narendra Modi sat there "meekly", content merely with the praise he was receiving, the Congress leader said. Also Read | Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran "(External Affairs Minister) S Jaishankar returns after being reprimanded by Marco Rubio. This is not "nation first' but "PR first", the Congress leader asserted. "Trump stated that if anyone attacked India while Modi was the prime minister, the US would come to its aid. This statement made it sound as though we were an American colony... whereas India has won numerous wars on its own strength," the Congress leader said. Modi for not mentioning the killing of three Indian seafarers during his public remarks with U.S. The meeting came days after three Indian seafarers were killed onboard a merchant ship in a U.S. military strike. Lakhs of Indian seafarers operate in the maritime trade sector.

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Priority dates, employment-based categories, and adjudication delays continue to shape green card planning.

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First pelicans in 360 years hatch in St James’s Park London

Birds have been in the park since the Russian ambassador gave King Charles II two in 1664 – but none ever bred there They arrived in the royal park shortly before the Great Fire of London , when the Russian ambassador presented a pair to King Charles II as a gift. But although pelicans have been living in St James’s Park since 1664, none ever learned the art of courtship – until now, when for the first time in more than 360 years, chicks have been born. The first of four chicks hatched on 17 May and all have now survived their first month, to the delight of the Royal Parks manager, Mark Wasilewski. “This really is a first for us,” he said. “We’re gobsmacked.” There are six adult great white pelicans living in the park: two males, called Sun and Moon, and four females, called Star, Isla, Tiffany and Gargi. “Pelicans normally only breed when they’re in large groups of 10, 12 or more,” said Wasilewski. “We’ve always had between two and six – never a great number – and as the pelicans have passed away, we’ve decided when it’s time to bring in some more … just to keep that tradition going, which we think is a really important tradition for St James’s Park.” Five eggs were laid in three nests, and eight-year-old Star and 30-year-old Gargi, an “elderly female pelican”, shared sitting on one nest. “One of the two males must have impregnated one of them, but unfortunately we don’t know which of the two actually laid the eggs,” he said. “And we don’t know which dad has played around.” Gargi has been a permanent resident of St James’s Park since she was found in a garden in Southend 1996, although she has occasionally been spotted flying to London zoo in Regent’s Park to steal fish. Wasilewski is working with Blackpool zoo, Royal Veterinary College, the Zoological Society of London and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, to provide expert care for the chicks. He said they had a ferocious appetite – “which is good news” – and were “ever so ugly”. “Someone said they look a little like dinosaurs. They’re completely black, they’re featherless and already they’ve got the little pointed bills.” They are beginning to grow “nice furry chestnut-brown down”, but they will not start getting feathers until they are eight or nine weeks old. The chicks are “just beginning to waddle” around the nest but are vulnerable until they take to the water with their parents when they are about 12 weeks old. Visitors have been urged to give them space and avoid disturbing them. “They’re growing at an enormously fast rate. Week one, they were the size of a pigeon. Week two, they were the size of a very small duck.

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No good news for Indian Green Card applicants in July 2026 US visa bulletin, EB-1 date backslides by 2 months

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Chatting with Charlie Webinar Series

Former U.S. Department of State (DOS (Dept. of State)) Chief of Immigrant Visa Control Charlie Oppenheim is WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting. Oppenheim leads two webinars each month in his “Chatting with Charlie” series regarding current visa issues and live reactions to the Visa Bulletin on LinkedIn . The Chatting with Charlie HR Webinar Series assists companies and individuals with planning to meet hiring needs in shortage occupations. This series focuses on projections, predictions, and guidance for strategic visa planning and is invaluable to human resources professionals and visa applicants alike. Each month, Charlie and our team react to the release of the Visa Bulletin live on our LinkedIn and then upload podcast discussions and analysis’ on our YouTube channel ! The Chatting with Charlie EB-5 Investor Series helps individuals plan their immigration journey, understand visa waiting lines, and optimize green card application strategies. This series focuses on EB-5 investor green card options and strategies, especially regarding potentially backlogged countries (e.g., China, India, Vietnam, and Korea). However, until Congress amends the quotas set in 1990, there is unlikely to be any significant movement in these backlogged family categories in the near future. In the meanwhile, please feel free to review past webinars below: WR Immigration encourages you take advantage of this amazing series with Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim to gain insights to the immigration industry.

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Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement

After a resounding primary victory and ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028, progressive California lawmaker Rep. Khanna, a Democrat representing parts of San Francisco’s Bay Area, is the first member of Congress to go from a target of TrackAIPAC’s online fury to the winner of its endorsement. Khanna has taken money from the liberal Zionist group, J Street, which opposed Gaza ceasefire attempts in 2023 but has since pushed for conditions on military aid to Israel. “Rejecting AIPAC money isn’t enough — every member of Congress must be clear on these issues.” Khanna’s TrackAIPAC endorsement, first reported by The Intercept, came after the lawmaker on June 10 became the initial signatory of a new pledge from TrackAIPAC called PEACE, the pledge to enforce American law, counter foreign influence and end war crimes. Among other commitments, candidates who sign the pledge swear off money from AIPAC and aligned groups, acknowledge Israel’s genocide in Gaza, oppose military aid to any country that commits human rights violations, and agree to stand against efforts in Congress to emmesh the U.S. and Israeli militaries . “I’m proud to be the first member of Congress to sign the PEACE Pledge to reject campaign contributions and political support from AIPAC, DMFI, and other groups that promote unconditional support for Israel,” Khanna told The Intercept in a statement. “The pledge also affirms my opposition to the genocide in Gaza and my commitment to voting against future military assistance to any country whose security forces are committing human rights violations. Rejecting AIPAC money isn’t enough — every member of Congress must be clear on these issues.” With the endorsement and the new pledge, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol. TrackAIPAC’s founders said they want to offer a good-faith offramp for members of congress looking to evolve on Israel and Palestine. By the time they met, the group had removed the red card but did not grant him its green seal of approval. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. has a green card and a positive label stating: “This candidate rejects Israel lobby contributions. This representative has a strong legislative record on Israel-Palestine issues.” Khanna had previously appealed to TrackAIPAC on social media, doubling down on his rejection of AIPAC support. By signing up, I agree to receive emails from The Intercept and to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use .

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West Bengal CM Adhikari holds Janata Darbar, listens to people’s grievances

Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Updated - June 17, 2026 12:44 pm IST - Kolkata File photo of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. | Photo Credit: ANI West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his Janata Darbar at the BJP office on Saturday (June 13, 2026), listening to grievances of people on several issues and instructing officials to redress them promptly. The first 'janata darbar' was held on May 18. Mr. Adhikari had announced the weekly programme after taking charge as Chief Minister, saying citizens would be able to meet him directly every week. On Saturday (June 13, 2026), families of people suffering from serious ailments, health workers, and job seekers turned up in large numbers to register their complaints and apprise the Chief Minister of their hardships. West Bengal CM launches cleanliness drive at Hooghly river ghat; stresses on 'Namami Gange' initiative Another woman, Tanima Chatterjee, a programme officer of the government's Mission Vatsalya initiative, attended the CM's weekly grievance redressal programme seeking job security. There are 876 staffers in the state, yet we lack job security.

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July 2026 Visa Bulletin: India Faces More Headwinds While EB-5 Set-Asides Remain Open

The July Visa Bulletin brings mixed news for employment-based immigrants. EB-1 (green card for priority workers) India retrogresses again, EB-2 India and EB-5 India remain unavailable through the end of the fiscal year, while EB-5 Set-Aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) remain current for all countries. The EB-1 India Final Action Date retrogresses by two months, from December 15, 2022, to October 15, 2022 , reflecting continued heavy demand and visa number usage. EB-2 India and EB-5 India Remain Unavailable Both EB-2 India and EB-5 Unreserved India remain unavailable for the remainder of FY 2026. USCIS (U.S. immigration agency) Will Use Final Action Dates in July USCIS will continue to accept employment-based adjustment of status applications based on the Final Action Dates Chart . Applicants must have a priority date earlier than the applicable Final Action Date to file in July. 5. EB-5 Set-Aside Categories Remain Current Despite India’s unavailability in the EB-5 Unreserved category, the EB-5 Set-Aside categories — Rural, High Unemployment Area (HUA), and Infrastructure projects —remain current for all countries , including India and China. July 2026 Employment-Based Final Action Dates The July Visa Bulletin highlights a continuing reality: demand for employment-based immigrant visas remains exceptionally high, particularly for India. With EB-2 India unavailable, EB-1 India retrogressing, and EB-3 India still backlogged by more than a decade , the traditional employment-based green card process continues to present significant challenges for Indian nationals. For many Indian professionals already in the United States, EB-5 Set-Aside investments remain one of the few categories that are both current and eligible for concurrent filing , allowing applicants to seek adjustment of status, employment authorization, and advance parole while immigrant visa numbers remain available.

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July 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS (Dept. of State)) has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin . There is forward movement in select employment-based categories, while certain employment-based categories retrogress. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB-1 (green card for priority workers)) Category In the EB1 category, China’s cutoff date moves slightly forward to 01.Jun.2023, while India’s cutoff date retrogresses to 15.Oct.2022. The EB1 category remains current for all other countries of chargeability. Employment-Based, Second Preference (EB2) Category In the EB2 category, India’s category becomes “unavailable” (which means that no applications in this category can be filed after June 2026 until the category reopens). The EB2 cutoff date for all other countries remains current. Employment-Based, Third Preference (EB3) Category India’s EB3 cutoff date advances to 01.Jan.2014, and China’s EB3 cutoff date advances to 22.Dec.2021. EB3 Other Workers In the EB3 Other Workers category, India’s cutoff date advances to 01.Jan.2014. All Rights Reserved The post July 2026 Visa Bulletin appeared first on Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law .

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As JMM hardens stance, Congress names observers for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand

Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Updated - June 16, 2026 03:05 pm IST - New Delhi Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel (left) and Ajay Sharma (right) were appointed as AICC observers Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Hours after JMM legislators demanded that the ruling party contest both the Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand , the Congress on Friday (June 5, 2026) named Bhupesh Baghel and Ajay Sharma as AICC observers for the polls in which it has named Pranav Jha as its nominee. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of Mr. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, was held a day after the Congress announced senior party functionary Pranav Jha as its candidate for one of the two Rajya Sabha seats in the State. Jharkhand Congress demands cancellation of BJP-backed Nathwani's RS poll nomination After the meeting, Minorities Welfare and Water Resources Minister Hafizul Hassan told reporters that the JMM would field candidates for both seats. On Thursday (June 4, 2026), the Congress announced the name of Jha, a close associate of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, as its nominee for one of the seats. Indian National Congress / Jharkhand / Rajya Sabha / parliament / Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences.

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