Indians In Us
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Indian-origin student, who went missing during solo hiking trip, found dead in Sierra Nevada
World | Aug 07, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTThe deceased was identified as Vikram Mubayi, a PhD student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He had gone missing during a solo hiking trip earlier and his body was recovered on August 3. No sign of foul play has been found till now.
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US judge scraps Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas: How will this move benefit Indian professionals?
World | Jun 09, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTThe H-1B programme is designed to help employers fill specialised positions when qualified American workers are unavailable. Technology firms are among the largest users of the visa, and nearly three-quarters of approved H-1B workers come from India.
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US man tells Indian couple to 'go back to India' in viral video, their calm response stands out
Trending | May 27, 2026, 10:12 PM ISTA viral video showing an American man telling an Indian couple to "go back to India" during a roadside interaction has sparked criticism online, with many users calling the remarks discriminatory and unnecessary.
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Elon Musk reveals partner Shivon Zilis is half-Indian, son's middle name 'Sekhar'
World | Dec 01, 2025, 08:15 AM ISTElon Musk reveals partner Shivon Zilis' Indian roots and said that their son is named after legendary Indian scientist and Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
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US ends automatic extension of work permits for migrants: What it means for Indian workforce
World | Oct 30, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTThis change replaces the Biden administration’s earlier policy that allowed immigrants to continue working in the United States for up to 540 days after their work permit expired.
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US revokes visa of Indian executives, family members over fentanyl trafficking link
India | Sep 18, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTThe decision follows just hours after US President Donald Trump cautioned nations with widespread drug trafficking and narcotics production.
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US issues stern warning to visa holders from India: Overstaying may lead to deportation
World | Aug 05, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTRespect the terms of your U.S. visa and your authorised period of stay in the United States. Remaining in the United States past your I-94 “Admit Until Date” can lead to severe consequences such as visa revocation, possible deportation, the embassy said.
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Why are Indian H-1B and F-1 Visa holders being advised against international travel? Explained
Explainers | Mar 18, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTIndian H-1B and F-1 visa holders in the US are being advised to avoid non-essential international travel due to delays and uncertainty in visa stamp appointments at US embassies and consulates.
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US grants visa interview to injured Neelam Shinde's family after MEA's intervention: Report
World | Feb 27, 2025, 06:20 PM ISTThe family of an Indian student, Neelam Shinde, who is in a coma in the US, is seeking a visa to visit her. She earlier met an accident in the US and was admitted to a local hospital.
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US Election 2024: Indian-American support for Biden drops sharply, minor gain for Trump
World | Jul 11, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTThe decline in support for Biden among Indian-Americans was the largest in all Asian American ethnic communities in the US. Biden is currently in the midst of an escalating political crisis after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27.
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US: Indian-origin woman shot dead by 19-year-old in New Jersey, another critically injured
World | Jun 17, 2024, 10:26 PM ISTJasvir Kaur, 29, and her cousin were shot in northeastern Middlesex County of New Jersey on June 12 by a 19-year-old Indian-origin man. The accused, identified as Gaurav Gill, has been arrested but the exact motive of the shooting remains unknown as of now.
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WOW! 12-year-old Indian-American boy wins National Spelling Bee, takes home $50,000 | VIDEO
World | May 31, 2024, 02:17 PM ISTBruhat Soma, 12, hails from Tampa, Florida and his parents migrated from the Indian state of Telangana. He has won three spelling bee championships before coming to Washington, and spelled 29 words correctly in 90 seconds in a crucial tie-breaker round, outpacing Faizan Zaki.
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US: Indian student from Telangana dies in jet-ski accident, 8th death so far
World | Mar 13, 2024, 05:02 PM ISTAccording to local media reports, the student was identified as Venkataramana Pittala, who hailed from Kazipet district, and was pursuing a Master's Degree from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
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Another Indian-American student found dead in same US university where body of Acharya recovered
World | Feb 07, 2024, 01:55 PM ISTNotably, this was the fifth such case in the US this year and the second case at the University. The student was identified as Sameer Kamath.
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Another Indian-origin student dies in US, Embassy in New York rules out any foul play
World | Feb 01, 2024, 11:30 PM ISTIndia Embassy in New York announced the death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of Indian origin in Ohio. It said that the police investigation was underway but added no foul play was suspected as of now.
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US hikes visa fees of several categories including H1-B, EB-5 which are most popular among Indians
World | Feb 01, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThe fee adjustments, as well as changes to the forms and fee structures used by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will result in net costs, benefits, and transfer payments.
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US Congressmen announce creation of religious Caucus that will represent even Pakistani Hindu
World | Dec 20, 2023, 08:47 AM ISTEmbodying a diverse coalition, the Caucus represents Hindus from various countries including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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US Mission to India processes 1 million visas, Indians made over 1 in 10 visa applications worldwide
World | Sep 28, 2023, 02:10 PM ISTWith the latest development, India represents over 10% of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20% of all student visa applicants and 65% of all H&L-category (employment) visa applicants.
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US to begin accepting H-1B petitions for next fiscal year from April 1
World | Mar 20, 2019, 08:53 AM ISTThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the new H-1B Employer Data Hub. It will be available on uscis.gov on April 1.
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129 Indian students detained in US: Eminent Indian-Americans, media question govt's modus operandi
World | Feb 02, 2019, 02:25 PM ISTDr Raghava Reddy Ghosala, a psychiatrist and president of North American Telugu Association (NATA), told PTI that "trapping of innocent students like this is a crime. This is illegal and immoral".