Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh

As a Breaking News Reporter at VisaVerge.com, Shashank Singh is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate news on the latest developments in immigration and travel. His quick response to emerging stories and ability to present complex information in an understandable format makes him a valuable asset. Shashank's reporting keeps VisaVerge's readers at the forefront of the most current and impactful news in the field.
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Spirit Airlines Flight Path Draws Scrutiny After Appearing to Fly Through Hurricane Erin

On August 18, 2025, Spirit Flight 2298 appeared near Category 4 Hurricane Erin on live trackers; it cruised…

Kristi Noem: How President Trump Promised — and Secured — the Border

CBP data through August 21, 2025 show record-low crossings: 24,628 encounters in July and a 116-apprehension single day.…

Etihad Airways Triples Nairobi Flights, Boosting Kenya’s Aviation Recovery

Starting July 2025 Etihad operates two nonstop Abu Dhabi–Nairobi rotations daily, expanding seats and freight capacity. The schedule…

Former WWII Internment Site at Fort Bliss Now Immigrant Detention Center Sparks Outrage

On August 21, 2025, Fort Bliss became a tent-based detention center for 5,000 detainees, costing $1.2–$1.26 billion. Officials…

Lake Charles Airports Secure Major Federal Grants, $19M Lead

Federal awards boosted Southwest Louisiana airports: Lake Charles Regional received $19 million; Chennault secured $315,000 and approved $25.2…

Georgia Barber Rodney Taylor Faces Deportation Despite Long U.S. Ties

Rodney Taylor, a 46-year-old double amputee barber detained since January 15, 2025, faces deportation despite a 2010 Georgia…

Wisconsin Cheese Plant Strike Exposes National Immigration and Labor Faultlines

Following DFA’s August 1, 2025 acquisition, W&W Dairy ordered nearly 100 employees to complete E‑Verify by August 30;…

Wizz Air Targets 200 Weekly Flights From Tel Aviv Hub in 2025

Announced August 21, 2025, Wizz Air aims to base over 200 weekly flights at TLV using 50 aircraft…

Most Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Now Require In-Person Interviews

Effective September 2, 2025, the State Department restricts interview waivers globally, requiring personal interviews for most nonimmigrant visas,…

US Job Crisis 2025: Is the H‑1B/STEM Path for Indian Techies Doomed?

Mass tech layoffs (80,000+ through Aug 21, 2025), AI‑driven automation, and wage‑based H‑1B rules have narrowed STEM graduates’…

No Evidence 14 Washington Residents Were Sent to Guantanamo

No official records, court filings, or credible reports confirm that 14 Washington‑linked individuals were sent to Guantánamo Bay…

China Joins US, Saudi, UAE and UK in 2025 Airport Expansion Wave

China announced August 21, 2025, a multi‑billion program to create a smart, greener aviation mega‑hub from 2025–2030 with…

Iran and Belarus Announce Visa-Free Travel and Three Weekly Flights

Iran and Belarus signed an August 20–21, 2025 agreement introducing visa-free tourism and three weekly Tehran–Minsk flights. Twelve…

Parliamentary Panel: DGCA Staff Shortages Threaten India Aviation Safety

The 21 August 2025 parliamentary report highlights DGCA’s severe staffing shortfall—about 48% vacancies of 1,063 posts—after the June…

ANA Expands Winter 2025 Network with New Europe and Asia Routes

ANA’s Winter 2025 plan boosts international flying 105%, adding Haneda–Milan, –Stockholm, and –Istanbul thrice weekly and AirJapan Narita…