Lord Karan Bilimoria highlights the UK's attractiveness for Indian students, emphasizing the Labour government's support for the two-year post-study work visa. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's welcoming message and the benefits of a UK education are key factors. The UAE is also emerging as a preferred destination due to strong ties and growing educational infrastructure.

Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has launched an enquiry into Fannie Maes mass firing of 700 employees, mostly Indian Americans, over alleged misuse of a corporate grant programme. The workers deny wrongdoing. Subramanyam, backed by Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Thanedar, has demanded answers from Fannie Maes leadership, citing concerns about due process, discrimination, and lack of investigation.

The ACLU-NH has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security on behalf of a Chinese doctoral student at Dartmouth College whose F-1 student status was abruptly terminated without explanation. The lawsuit alleges violation of due process rights, as the student met all requirements for maintaining his status.

Sunrisers Hyderabad faced their fourth consecutive defeat, losing to Gujarat Titans by seven wickets. Hyderabad scored a modest 152/8, struggling against Titans' strong bowling led by Mohammed Siraj's 4/17. Shubman Gill's unbeaten 61 and Washington Sundar's 49 guided the Titans to victory with 3.2 overs remaining, marking their third straight win.

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to an NRI woman for possibly contemptuous behavior. After agreeing to settle a matrimonial dispute, she sought a US court order to restrain SC from proceeding. The SC questions why contempt proceedings shouldn't be initiated.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized 1.50 crore in cash from Sree Gokulam Chits and Finance Co Pvt Ltd following searches in Chennai and Kozhikode. The firm is accused of illegally collecting 592.50 crore from non-residents, violating RBI regulations. The investigation revealed substantial cash collections without proper approval.

A youth-led study tour by I.I.M.U.N. brought 60 future leaders together in the UK, emphasizing India-UK relations and glocal citizenship. Highlights included discussions in the British Parliament, visits to prestigious universities, and participation in Indian Republic Day celebrations at the Indian High Commission in London.

An NRI, Manish Chhokar, left India for the US despite a Supreme Court order restricting his travel and having his passport deposited. He was charged with contempt for not complying with a custody order involving his 10-year-old son. The court issued a non-bailable warrant and directed the Centre to investigate his escape and arrest him.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by June 2025, with final touches extending to September 2025. Key updates include the progress on the temple's rising tower, its museum with 85 murals, and the rampart. Final statue inspections are set for January 2025.