Title: NRI News

• CBI brings back accused in rape case from UAE The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back Midhun V V Chandran, an accused wanted by the Karnataka police in connection with a rape case. CBI coordinated with INTERPOL NCB - Abu Dhabi, Karnataka Police, Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, Ministry of External Affairs for his return from UAE. A Red notice was issued by CBI against him on January 20, 2023. Through close coordination and follow-up, CBI has successfully returned 26 criminals wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies from abroad in 2023.
  2023-12-08T17:27:31+05:30
• Cost of living fund requirement doubles for international students
  2023-12-08T13:43:38+05:30
• New York: Indian-American community celebrates Garba's inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
  2023-12-08T09:40:53+05:30
• Indian-origin soldier among Israelis killed in Gaza
  2023-12-07T16:51:06+05:30
• Indian-origin man sentenced for dangerous driving, abusing cop in Singapore An Indian-origin man, K Pradeep Ram, was sentenced to 21 months and two weeks in prison and fined S$5,000 for dangerous driving and using threatening and abusive words towards a police officer in Singapore. Ram pleaded guilty to four charges, including dangerous driving causing grievous hurt. He breached Covid-19 protocols to drink with his friends and got into a fight with his friend Pravin. While under the influence of alcohol, Ram drove his lorry in a dangerous manner, causing Pravin to be dragged along the road and sustain multiple injuries.
  2023-12-07T14:57:13+05:30
• UK's Family Visa crackdown to impact many Indian family plans The UK government's latest set of visa crackdowns to cut immigration figures includes a major hike in the minimum salary threshold for British nationals and permanent residents applying to bring family members to join them in the UK, a move expected to impact several Indian families. The Family Visa category, under which long-term UK residents are able to bring their spouses and partners to join them, until now required the applicant to be earning at least GBP 18,600 annually.
  2023-12-06T21:48:04+05:30
• Indian-origin novelist awarded Singapore's highest arts accolade Meira Chand, an Indian-origin writer, was among the three Singaporeans awarded the Cultural Medallion, the city-state's top arts accolade. The award recognizes artistic excellence and contribution to enriching Singapore's arts and culture scene. Chand, along with novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid, received the award from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The Cultural Medallion comes with an SGD 80,000 grant for each recipient. Chand, of Swiss-Indian parentage, is the first English-language female writer to receive the award since 1997.
  2023-12-06T14:46:07+05:30
• US President Biden nominates Indian American global venture capitalist to IDFC Board President Joe Biden has nominated prominent Indian-American global venture capitalist Deven Parekh as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Development Finance Corporation, a development finance institution and agency of the US government. Parekh, the managing director at software investment firm Insight Partners, was nominated for the post last week. His nomination will be for a period of three years, the White House said in a press release on Friday. By statute, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors includes four members recommended to the President from Senate and House leadership.
  2023-12-05T14:13:59+05:30
• Doon School alum Umang Dua’s start-up secures USD 18 million in seed funding Umang Dua, an Indian American entrepreneur, co-founded Keychain, the world's first comprehensive marketplace for the consumer packaged goods sector. The company raised USD 18 million in seed funding from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Box Group. Dua's previous startup, Handy, was acquired by Angi Homeservices. Keychain aims to connect retailers with the right production and packaging partners in minutes, eliminating the need for brokers. The platform focuses on the food, beverages, and cosmetics sectors. Dua believes that Indian origin entrepreneurs are here to stay, despite challenges in the US. He acknowledges the opportunities in technology in India, which are leading some Indians to return and start ventures there.
  2023-12-04T20:14:02+05:30
• Police arrest ringleader of gang which robbed Indian Sikh family in Pakistan's Punjab province The ringleader of robbers, Ahmad Raza, who disguised as security personnel and looted an Indian Sikh family in Gulberg, Lahore, has been arrested. The family was robbed of Rupees 250,000, PKR 150,000, and jewellery. Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has demanded justice within 48 hours for this grave lapse in security. The Indian Sikhs arrived in Pakistan's Punjab province for Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary festivities and visited various gurdwaras during their stay.
  2023-12-04T13:57:26+05:30
• UK: Indian student who went missing last month, found dead in river Thames, family launches fundraiser An Indian student, Mitkumar Patel, who arrived in the UK for higher studies, was found dead in the river Thames near London. Patel, a 23-year-old boy, went missing on November 17 and his body was discovered on November 21 in Canary Wharf. The police stated that the death is not suspicious. Patel was due to start a degree at Sheffield Hallam University and had a part-time job at Amazon. His relatives reported him missing after he failed to return from a daily walk.
  2023-12-02T10:21:24+05:30
• Indian student beaten, forced into labour for months in US; three charged A 20-year-old Indian student, aspiring to study at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, was rescued in Missouri after being held captive for months. The victim, whose name remains undisclosed, suffered from multiple bone fractures, lacerations, and injuries throughout his body. He was subjected to inhumane conditions, including being denied access to the bathroom and forced to work at three different homes. The suspects used various objects, such as electrical wire, PVC pipe, metal rods, wooden boards, and a water supply hose, to brutally beat him.
  2023-12-01T12:00:52+05:30
• 23-year-old student from Gujarat kills maternal grandparents and NRI uncle in New Jersey A 23-year-old man, Om Brahmbhatt, was arrested for the triple murder of his maternal grandparents and his maternal uncle in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The motive of the homicide is unknown. The victims, Dilip Kumar Brahmbhatt, his wife Bindu, and their son Yash Kumar, had recently moved to the US from Anand, Gujarat to stay with Yash. Om, who had relocated to the US 18 months ago for further studies, was living with the victims and was found at the crime scene. He has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon.
  2023-11-29T09:42:27+05:30
• US to launch domestic work visa renewal programme in December, Indians to benefit most: Official The United States will initiate a pilot program in December for the domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas, benefiting Indian technology professionals. This program, limited to 20,000 participants, aims to reduce wait times for visa appointments and prevent individuals from traveling abroad for renewal. The state department plans to expand the program to more categories of workers throughout 2024. The upcoming federal register notice will provide detailed information on eligibility criteria. The positive impact on over one million H-1B visa holders, many of whom are Indian, has been well-received.
  2023-11-29T11:58:58+05:30
• Indian envoy Taranjit Sandhu celebrates Gurpurab in New York, felicitated by Sikh community
  2023-11-27T23:08:07+05:30
• UK: Thousands march against antisemitism in London, Indian diaspora voice support for Israel Thousands march in London against antisemitism, in response to a rise in hate crimes. Former United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson joins the rally. British Indian diaspora shows solidarity and protests against antisemitism. They condemn the October 7 terror attacks on Israel by Hamas, drawing parallels with the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The marchers urge the British Government to take action against antisemitism in streets, politics, academia, and media.
  2023-11-27T15:25:56+05:30
• Indian Americans bid farewell to outgoing Consul General Randhir Jaiswal The Indian American community in the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, who is moving on to his next role as the spokesperson of the external affairs ministry. The reception, attended by members of JAIPUR FOOT USA-BRAHUD SENIORS and Rajasthan Association North America, featured messages of goodbye and congratulations for Jaiswal. During his tenure, Jaiswal was actively involved in the repatriation of Indian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be succeeded by Arindam Bagchi.
  2023-11-26T22:44:24+05:30
• Indian-American man killed after struck by vehicle in Medina County
  2023-11-24T09:31:46+05:30
• Indian-origin healthcare unionist elected president of Singapore's largest labour group Indian-origin healthcare unionist K Thanaletchimi has been appointed as president of the National Trades Union Congress in Singapore. Thanaletchimi takes over from Mary Liew and will serve a four-year term. She has served in various roles in the unions and was the driving force behind the merger of the National University Hospital Employees' Union and the Health Corporation of Singapore Staff Union. Thanaletchimi has been leading the Healthcare Services Employees' Union since 2011.
  2023-11-24T08:21:44+05:30
• Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US Aaditya Adlakha, a fourth-year doctoral student in the molecular and developmental biology programme at the University of Cincinnati Medical School, died after being shot inside a car in Ohio. The incident was described as sudden, tragic, and senseless. Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later. Adlakha's research focused on neuroimmune communication and its contribution to pain and the inflammatory landscape in ulcerative colitis.
  2023-11-23T18:49:27+05:30