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‘Fake Degrees, Bribes’: Indian-Origin US Diplomat Pushes For H-1B Freeze, Flags Fraud | India News

‘Fake Degrees, Bribes’: Indian-Origin US Diplomat Pushes For H-1B Freeze, Flags Fraud | India News

Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 19:58 IST Siddiqui urges a pause on H-1B visas, citing fraud in Chennai and Hyderabad, and calls for stricter checks to protect US STEM workers and curb abuse by lobbyists. Siddiqui (in pic) argued that the programme has turned into a “de facto immigration shortcut dominated by one country.” (Image: US Department of State) Indian-origin US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui has called for a pause on the H-1B visa programme pending a full audit, citing widespread fraud that she says she witnessed first-hand during her posting at the US consulate in Chennai. Writing for the Center for Immigration Studies, Siddiqui alleged that fake degrees, forged bank statements and fabricated marriage and birth certificates are openly sold in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet to cater to what she described as an H-1B “scam” sustained through “bribery” and the “cultural normalization” of fraud. “Many H-1Bs claiming computer science degrees had no related coursework or programming skills; basic coding tests often exposed them. Corrupt HR officials in both India and the US facilitated fake employment letters, allowing underqualified …

Upasana Konidela’s ‘freeze your eggs’ comment sparks debate, but is it uncalled for?

Upasana Konidela’s ‘freeze your eggs’ comment sparks debate, but is it uncalled for?

South superstar Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, triggered a debate over women ‘freezing eggs’ to focus on their career, Read further to know what’s everyone is talking about? South star Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, recently sparked a major discussion about women choosing to freeze their eggs so they can focus on their careers and decide when they want to become mothers. Upasana, an entrepreneur herself, shared the opinion that women should have full autonomy over their timelines. Vairous people agreed, but still her statement also drew criticism. To address the ongoing backlash, she posted a detailed message on X, standing strongly by her views. Upasana Thanks People for a ‘Healthy Debate’ After the controversy gained momentum, Upasana wrote, “I’m happy to have sparked a healthy debate & thank you for your respectful responses.” She then shared a longer note elaborating on her stance. “Is It Wrong for a Woman to Choose Her Own Timeline?” In her statement, Upasana raised several questions: Is it wrong for a woman to marry for love …

Ram Charan’s Wife Upasana Responds to ‘egg Freeze Controversy’

Ram Charan’s Wife Upasana Responds to ‘egg Freeze Controversy’

Upasana Konidela, wife of Ram Charan, recently stirred a hornet’s nest with her comments. At an event in IIT Hyderabad, the entrepreneur advised young women to freeze their eggs and that the biggest insurance for a woman is to save her eggs. Citing her own experience as an example, Upasana appealed to women to focus on becoming financially independent before planning a family. I’m happy to have sparked a healthy debate & thank your for your respectful responses. Stay tuned as I voice my opinions on the pleasures/pressures of privilege – that u all have been talking about. Don’t forget to check out my images ! It has very important facts that will… pic.twitter.com/rE8mkbnUPW — Upasana Konidela (@upasanakonidela) November 19, 2025 Upasana clarifies Upasana found herself at the centre of the controversy and heated social media debate after her comments went viral. It triggered strong criticism from doctors as well as netizens; medical professionals pointed out that Upasana isn’t a doctor to give fertility advice. While some doctors explained that mere egg freezing …

Upasana Konidela addresses backlash after ‘freeze your eggs’ comment, says she didn’t undergo procedure at family-run hospital: ‘Expecting twins at 39’ | Telugu News

Upasana Konidela addresses backlash after ‘freeze your eggs’ comment, says she didn’t undergo procedure at family-run hospital: ‘Expecting twins at 39’ | Telugu News

After her call for women to “freeze their eggs” so they can focus on their careers and not rush into marriage sparked controversy, entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela has stepped forward to address the criticisms and emphasise her point more vehemently. While some claimed that she was trying to boost the business of her family-run Apollo Hospitals’ fertility clinics and IVF treatment, Upasana retorted, stating that she underwent the procedure elsewhere, indicating that she was just trying to discuss the benefits of the process. Taking to social media, she penned a lengthy note and offered her perspective on both oocyte cryopreservation and the backlash she received for recommending it. Interestingly, she commenced her note by asking a few rhetorical questions: “Is it wrong for a woman to marry for love instead of giving in to societal pressure? Is it wrong for her to wait until she finds the right partner? Is it wrong for a woman to choose when she wants to have children based on her own circumstances? Is it wrong for a woman to …

Ram Charan’s wife Upasana urges women to ‘freeze their eggs, have kids at own terms’; Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says ‘have kids in 20s, duty to ancestors’ | Telugu News

Ram Charan’s wife Upasana urges women to ‘freeze their eggs, have kids at own terms’; Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says ‘have kids in 20s, duty to ancestors’ | Telugu News

After Apollo Healthcare’s Upasana Konidela urged women to invest in themselves by freezing their eggs and focussing on their career in their 20s, Zoho’s CEO Sridhar Vembu has advised youngsters to have children early. “I advise young entrepreneurs I meet, both men and women, to marry and have kids in their 20s and not keep postponing it,” Vembu wrote on X. Sridhar Vembu calls having children in 20s ‘demographic duty’ His response came after Upasana, who is married to actor Ram Charan, recently visited the campus of IIT Hyderabad, where she spoke to young students, and told them that the “biggest insurance” for women was to “save your eggs”. She insisted that by doing this, women can choose when they wish to have children, and can do so when they are financially independent. Her comments have led to a backlash with many questioning Upasana’s advice on the grounds of how expensive the procedure is and how Upasana’s advice doesn’t align with her life choices. Taking a diametrically opposite stand, Zoho Arattai’s Sridhar Vembu said he …

Ram Charan’s wife Upasana called ‘tone deaf’ for asking students to freeze eggs, marry on their own terms; doctors react

Ram Charan’s wife Upasana called ‘tone deaf’ for asking students to freeze eggs, marry on their own terms; doctors react

Actor Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Konidela, Vice Chairperson of CSR at Apollo Hospitals, is facing criticism from doctors and the internet following a recent event at IIT Hyderabad. The businesswoman spoke about women’s health and financial independence, discussing topics such as egg freezing and marriage. However, she is now getting called out for being ‘tone deaf.’ Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Konidela, has often spoken about women’s health but is facing flak for it now. What did Upasana Konidela say? Upasana posted a video from the session at IIT on her social media in which she says, “The biggest insurance for women is to save your eggs. Because then you can choose when to get married, when you want to have kids on your own terms, when you are financially independent. Today, I stand on my own two feet, I earn a living for myself.” Asking the students to ‘earn wealth-wise, health-wise and relationship-wise,’ she captioned the video, “When I asked, ‘How many of you want to get married?’ — more men raised their hands, than …

Harvard sues Trump administration over federal fund freeze

Harvard sues Trump administration over federal fund freeze

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, saying that it has violated the institution’s constitutional rights by freezing billions of dollars in federal funding. Several protests have also taken in support of Harvard University, against Trump administration’s federal fund freeze. (Reuters) In a community message announcement, Harvard President Alan Garber said, “The consequences of the government’s overreach will be severe and long-lasting,” the Wall Street Journal reported. Garber argued that due to the funding cuts, research was at risk, including the work into child cancer, infectious disease outbreaks, and easing of injured soldiers’ pain. US President Donald Trump and the Harvard University has been engaged in a head-on battle for more than a week, with White House freezing $2.2 billion in grants to the institution. The funding freeze reportedly came after one of the world’s finest educational institutes defied the government’s demands over campus protests. ‘Antisemitism being used as a weapon’ In its lawsuit, Harvard has argued that the government has cut off funds “as part of its pressure campaign” to …

Opposition states pass resolution at delimitation meet: Freeze Lok Sabha seats for another 25 years | Chennai News

Opposition states pass resolution at delimitation meet: Freeze Lok Sabha seats for another 25 years | Chennai News

DESCRIBING as “unclear and confusing” the promise of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that southern states will not lose a single seat in the Lok Sabha on a pro rata basis after delimitation, a Joint Action Committee for Fair Delimitation (JAC) led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin passed a resolution demanding that the “freeze on Parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 Census Population should be extended by another 25 years”. The gathering of at least four CMs (Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala and Punjab), Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and senior political leaders from multiple states including Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, raised a unified voice against the proposed delimitation process, arguing it would disproportionately benefit the northern, Hindi-speaking states at the expense of the south and some other regions. “This is not just about numbers; this is about our power, our rights, and our future,” Stalin said as he opened the meeting, setting the tone for the day’s deliberations. He warned that the proposed population-based delimitation would punish states that have implemented successful welfare and population …

Noida: Cops freeze ₹11 crore from 12 bank accounts linked to FIITJEE founder | Latest News India

Noida: Cops freeze ₹11 crore from 12 bank accounts linked to FIITJEE founder | Latest News India

Feb 10, 2025 08:30 PM IST FIR has been lodged in this regard at the Knowledge Park police station under sections 318 (4) and 316 (2) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Noida Police froze ₹11.11 crore from 12 bank accounts linked to FIITJEE Coaching Institute’s founder Dinesh Goyal, they said on Monday. Noida police (PTI Image) Police added that as per the PAN card of the founder, there are 172 current accounts and 12 savings accounts of the institute in various states of the country, out of them 12 bank account details have been revealed and further investigation is on. According to police, an FIR has been lodged in this regard at the Knowledge Park police station under sections 318 (4) and 316 (2) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Greater Noida, Ashok Kumar On Monday said, “The Knowledge Park police and the cyber crime team have found out that the PAN card of Dinesh Goyal, the founder of FIITJEE, is linked with 172 current accounts and 12 …

White House Cancels Trumps Federal Funding Freeze Amid Chaos: Reports

White House Cancels Trumps Federal Funding Freeze Amid Chaos: Reports

Washington: Rafts of government aid programs and the health care system for millions of low-income Americans were up in the air after Trump ordered a halt to potentially trillions of dollars in grants, loans and other aid late Monday. The move — made in an order from White House’s Office of Management and Budget — sparked instant alarm and confusion, as well as a flurry of lawsuits before a judge issued a temporary injunction. On Wednesday, the Office of Management and Budget issued a terse notification saying the freezing of aid order had been “rescinded.” However, soon after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the spending freezes remained in place — and only the memo from the budget office was rescinded. “This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze” which remains in “full force,” she said on X. The White House has strongly defended the freeze as a blow against what Trump says is  waste and “woke” federal spending programs, and a tool to make sure that every government office supports the Republican’s …