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US Homeland Security has clarified that green card applicants generally don't need to leave the country during processing, easing confusion from an earlier announcement. While officers retain case-by-case discretion, especially for those with visa overstays or reliance on public aid, no major policy shift has occurred.

A recent USCIS announcement sparked panic by suggesting temporary US residents must return home for Green Card applications, except in extraordinary cases. While the administration later clarified it was a reminder of existing discretion, the episode has created significant uncertainty around the Adjustment of Status process, impacting many immigrants and businesses.

Uttar Pradesh STF has nabbed a key player in a cyber fraud ring that generated thousands of fake Ayushman Bharat health cards for ineligible individuals. The syndicate bypassed verification systems using an illegal portal, allowing them to add unqualified people to genuine beneficiary families. This enabled free medical treatment at government expense, causing substantial financial losses.

In a historic move, Mumbai's BMC is rolling out QR code identity cards to nearly 100,000 hawkers identified from a 2014 survey. This initiative, which faced numerous legal hurdles, marks a significant step towards acknowledging the rights of street vendors under the Street Vendors Act.

Delhi Police has dismantled an interstate cyber fraud ring, arresting three individuals for siphoning over Rs 4.3 lakh through unauthorized banking transactions. The syndicate operated in layers, luring account holders, collecting credentials, and then transferring funds. Investigators recovered Rs 4 lakh and seized numerous debit cards and SIM cards.

Kumar discovered the error only after his application for financial aid for his daughter’s wedding was rejected