Trump Admin plans to increase fees for H-1B visa extensions; South Asian workers to be affected
By Purushottam Dhakal, LOS ANGELES:- The Trump administration is planning to increase fees for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions. This move…
India Aboard
The Indian diaspora—the community of Indians living abroad—constitutes the world’s largest migrant population, with approximately 2.5 million Indians moving overseas annually. This vast community bridges the gap between the United States and India through extensive economic and cultural networks. This column will regularly feature stories regarding the struggles and successes of the Indian diaspora.
Indian American Pramila Jayapal won primary election by securing more than 80 percent votes
LOS ANGELES:- Indian-origin Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has secured her path to victory in the race for Washington State’s 7th Congressional…
AAPI’s ‘AAPICON 2027’ national conference kicks off in Oak Brook, Illinois
ILLINOIS:- The ‘AAPICON 2027’ national conference of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has commenced in Oak Brook,…
Indian Consulate and IACC discuss engagement of SMEs and startups
NEW YORK:- The Consulate General of India in New York organized an interactive meeting with a business delegation from the…
US deports 2,273 undocumented Indian immigrants
NEW DELHI:- According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, 2,273 Indian citizens were deported from the United States by the…
Researchers Anish Damodaran, A.C. Charania and Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay awarded NASA fellowships
LOS ANGELES:- Three Indian-American researchers are among the fellows selected by NASA for the 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase…
Indian-origin Srinath Beldona appointed dean of Michigan Technological University
MICHIGAN:- Michigan Technological University has appointed Srinath Beldona, who is of Indian origin, as the Dean of the College of Business. Beldona…
Sripathi Deepa from Akuthota, Telangana, died in a car accident in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY:- Sripathi Deepa, a 42-year-old woman from Akuthota, Telangana, has died in a car accident in the US state…
Thanedar and Krishnamoorthi urge greater engagement in American politics to counter anti-immigrant sentiment
WASHINGTON:- Indian-American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi have expressed the view that political unity and commitment are essential to…
‘US provided extraordinary opportunities for Indian-Americans to grow and achieve success’
WASHINGTON:- The ‘Indian-American Committee’ (AIC), in collaboration with over 40 Indian-American organizations across the United States, has held a special event…
Diamond merchant Dhiru Ramani kidnapped in Mali released after Rs 440 million ransom
NEW DELHI:- Dhiru Ramani, a diamond merchant of Indian origin who was kidnapped in Mali, has been released by his abductors…
Dr. Karishma Reddy faces online harassment after posting a video wearing a *tika* on her forehead
LOS ANGELES:- Plastic surgeon Dr. Karishma Reddy has faced racially discriminatory comments online after sharing a video of herself wearing…
‘Azadi Mahotsav’ event at the ‘Long Island Marriott’ will further unite Indian-Americans
NEW YROK:- Indian Consul General Binay Pradhan has commended the efforts to unite the Indian-American diaspora and strengthen relations between…
Indian-American Kiran Reddy crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA
GEORGIA:- Kiran Reddy, an 18-year-old of Indian origin, was crowned ‘Miss Georgia Teen USA’ this year. She became the first Indian-American…
Indian immigrant driver Deepak Kumar arrested by ICE on charges of ‘theft’
WASHINGTON:- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested an Indian immigrant found with stolen powder valued at $3 million. The…