Bangladesh National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah warned Dhaka could shelter anti-India forces and threatened to "sever the seven sisters," referring to India's northeastern states. Four states including Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram share land borders with Bangladesh, making the region strategically sensitive. Abdullah claimed Bangladesh would offer sanctuary to separatist groups if India shelters forces against Bangladesh's sovereignty. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the remarks "irresponsible and dangerous," warning India won't remain silent. India previously accused militant groups like NLFT and ATTF of using Bangladeshi territory as safe havens during the late 1990s-early 2000s. The security situation improved after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 2009 return, launching crackdowns on insurgent groups and strengthening India-Bangladesh security cooperation.

Thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders and H-4 dependents are stranded in India after the US Embassy abruptly canceled appointments starting December 9, 2025. The disruption stems from a new US Department of State mandate requiring "online presence review" including social media and digital footprint screening effective December 15. This significantly reduced daily interview capacity, forcing consulates to slash available slots. India bears the brunt as over 70% of global H-1B visas go to Indian nationals. The rescheduling affects all visa categories including B1/B2, F-1, and L-1. Options for stranded workers include waiting for rescheduled appointments, requesting emergency slots with documentation, working remotely from India while maintaining US payroll, or exploring third-country stamping in Canada or Mexico.(PC: Daily Excelsior)

Babblejit "Bubbly" Kaur, a 60-year-old Indian-origin woman living in the US since 1994, was detained by federal immigration agents during her green card biometric scan appointment on December 1. Despite having an approved petition from her US citizen daughter and green-card-holding husband, Kaur was arrested and transferred to Adelanto ICE detention center. For over two decades, she operated Natraj Cuisine restaurant in Long Beach and worked 25 years at Rite Aid pharmacy. Her family includes three children: one with DACA status and two US citizens. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia has demanded her release. Kaur remains detained in dorm-style conditions with constant lights and noise, making sleep difficult while her family pursues legal options for bond release.

One of the Bondi Beach shooters in Sydney was originally from Hyderabad, Telangana Police said. Sajid Akram moved to Australia in 1998. He had limited contact with his family in India. Police said he visited India only six times in 27 years. Family members said they cut ties with him years ago after he married a Christian woman. Sajid and his son Naveed Akram carried out the attack that killed 15 people. The victims were Jews celebrating Hanukkah. Sajid was killed in police firing, while Naveed remains hospitalised. Police said there was no criminal record against Sajid during his time in India. (PC: X)

An Indian-origin woman was detained by US immigration officers during a routine green card appointment in California. Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur, 60, was taken into custody by ICE on December 1 at a USCIS office. Her family said the visit was for biometrics linked to an approved green card case. Kaur has lived in the US since 1994 and has no criminal record. She ran a popular Indian restaurant in Long Beach for many years. She is now held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. No official reason for her detention has been shared. (PC: The Indian Express)

Philippines immigration authorities said Sajid Akram, one of the attackers in the Bondi Beach shooting, was an Indian national and Australian resident. He had travelled to the Philippines with his son, Naveed Akram, in November. Fifteen people were killed and 42 injured when the father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah event in Sydney. Sajid Akram was shot dead during an exchange of fire with police. Naveed Akram is in hospital under police guard. Australian officials said the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology. Investigations into their movements and links are ongoing. (PC: HT)

The Indian rupee fell to a fresh all-time low against the US dollar on Tuesday. It slipped to 90.82, marking its fourth straight session of decline. The fall came as India and the US are yet to finalise a trade deal. Market experts said strong demand for dollars and continued foreign investor outflows added pressure on the rupee. The currency has now weakened nearly 6% in 2025, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency this year. High US tariffs on Indian exports have also hurt sentiment. Traders said uncertainty over trade talks and global market pressures may keep the rupee weak in the near term. (PC: Reuters)

An Indian professional working in Paris criticized toxic workplace behavior among Indian colleagues abroad in a viral video. He claims Indians focus on minor mistakes like five-minute delays escalating them to managers while ignoring their own work. He described "gossip, backbiting and complaints" as daily occurrences, stating he feels fortunate being the only Indian on his project to avoid drama. He noted local workers don't engage in office politics, but Indians "pull each other down," creating uncomfortable workspaces. The video sparked debate, with commenters sharing similar experiences in the US and other countries, including allegations of wage theft by Indian managers and deliberate workplace sabotage.

An NRI professional who returned to India with a Rs 100 crore ($12 million) net worth shared his post-retirement reflections on Reddit, describing early financial freedom as "bliss and a curse." Starting from a middle-class background, he worked in tech services before moving to the US, where strategic investments grew his portfolio significantly. Now living in a gated community, his daily routine includes three hours of sports and gym, reading, family time, and occasional boredom. Despite comfortable access to cooks, maids, and coaches, he admits feeling empty at times but refuses to return to corporate grinding. His post sparked debate about early retirement's psychological impact.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended India's deepest condolences to Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack, speaking with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to offer full support and assistance. One gunman, identified as 50-year-old Naveed Akram, called his mother hours before the attack, saying he'd been swimming at Jervis Bay with his 24-year-old son Sajid. The father was killed at the scene; his son remains hospitalized in critical condition. Jewish community members gathered at Bondi Beach, lighting candles at a large menorah among floral tributes, singing traditional songs and the Australian national anthem. Forty people remain hospitalized, with victims aged 10 to 87.