Hundreds of Intl students in US ordered to ‘self-deport’ for alleged ‘campus activism’: Report
Washington, D.C.: Hundreds of international students in the United States have reportedly received emails from the US Department of State ordering them to "self-deport" due to their alleged involvement in "campus activism”.
They were ordered to leave the country not just for allegedly participating in protests on American university campuses, but also for allegedly sharing or liking posts deemed ‘anti-national,” as reported by The Times of India on Saturday.
Immigration attorneys confirmed the development with TOI and added that Indian students may also be among those who received the email.
The US state department’s email cited by news outlet did not provide details about why the action was taken. The emails told students that “additional information became available after your visa was issued” and therefore, the study permit was being revoked.
It also warned that remaining in the US without lawful immigration status could lead to fines, detention, deportation, or ineligibility for future US visas.
The visas were reportedly revoked amid heightened scrutiny of foreign students by the Donald Trump administration, following pro-Palestine protests at college campuses across the US.
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Mangaluru International Airport earns ACI Level 4 accreditation for customer experience
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Mangaluru International Airport has earned the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI), positioning itself among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in customer-centric service, officials said on Saturday.
The accreditation, awarded on July 16, 2025, is valid for one year and follows the airport’s attainment of Level 3 accreditation in February 2024, they said.
According to a statement from the airport spokesperson here, the ACI programme is the first global initiative dedicated to advancing customer experience management in the aviation sector.
According to ACI, Level 4 accreditation demonstrates a strong foundation of customer-focused practices and a readiness for the strategic, enterprise-wide transformation required to reach Level 5 — the highest level of the programme.
Over the past year, the airport has implemented several key initiatives including the launch of the Adani OneApp and Digi Yatra, deployment of AI-based surveillance systems, smart cleaning robots, improved flight information displays, and free Wi-Fi kiosks. These upgrades have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also improved the overall passenger experience, it stated.
The spokesperson for the airport said, “This Level 4 accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing a seamless and memorable journey for travellers. We remain committed to being a modern and efficient gateway for the region.”
The airport’s strategy, customer insights, digital innovation, and governance were among the factors evaluated for the accreditation.
