Canada visa crisis: Refusal rate crosses 50%; court filings skyrocket

Canada’s immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visa and permit refusals, leading to widespread concerns about automated decision-making replacing human assessment. This crisis is fueling a significant rise in judicial reviews as applicants challenge decisions deemed generic and unreasonable, with numbers of new temporary residents, particularly students, declining sharply.

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Canada visa crisis: Refusal rate crosses 50%; court filings skyrocket – what’s going on?

Canada’s immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visa and permit refusals, leading to widespread concerns about automated decision-making replacing human assessment. This crisis is fueling a significant rise in judicial reviews as applicants challenge decisions deemed generic and unreasonable, with numbers of new temporary residents, particularly students, declining sharply.

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Chhattisgarh’s Neha Badwaik selected for Central Zone team in senior women’s inter-zonal T20 trophy

Chhattisgarh cricketer Neha Badwaik will represent Central Zone in the BCCI’s Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy 2025 in Nagaland. The tournament, featuring six zones, will see Central Zone play its first match against East Zone on November 4. Two CSCS members, Shweta Mishra and Lekhika Yadav, will also be part of the Central Zone support…

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‘Ranbir Kapoor was just starting’: Konkona Sensharma calls ‘Wake Up Sid’ a less mainstream film

Konkona Sensharma, daughter of Aparna Sen, embraces her outsider status in Bollywood, preferring offbeat roles over mainstream stardom. With over 50 films, she feels more comfortable on the periphery, enjoying a unique perspective. Even her more recognized films, like ‘Wake Up Sid,’ are seen as less conventional within their studios, highlighting her distinct career trajectory.

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Chhattisgarh’s Khadgawan community health centre sets a new benchmark with ISO certification

Chhattisgarh’s Khadgawan Community Health Centre has earned ISO certification for its cold chain point, a first for the Surguja division. This recognition highlights the facility’s adherence to international standards in vaccine and logistics storage, featuring advanced equipment, real-time inventory management, and strict waste reduction policies. The achievement sets a benchmark for public health management and…

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