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Times of India : non-resident indian
26  avril     12h29
We are hearing that challenge loud and clear’: US envoy Eric Garcetti amid pushback against Visa backlog
   Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden’s order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard loud and clear and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to...
    04h58
Pro-Palestine protests: Indian-origin student arrested in US
   Achinthya Sivalingan and Hassan Sayed, students at Princeton, faced arrest for supporting Palestine. Achinthya, from Coimbatore, studied world politics at Ohio State University, emphasizing climate adaptation. Their involvement in a pro Palestinian sit in led to their detention.
25  avril     11h55
New study: Easier path to work in Canada is drawing international students away from the US
   US immigration law remains less attractive than Canada’s for international students who wish to work after graduation. That has affected the choices made by international students. The gap between the US and other countries in attracting international students could grow larger if US immigration...
    03h36
Two Indian restaurants in Colorado duped investors of 380,000: Officials
   The Colorado division of securities has filed a lawsuit against two Indian restaurants, Bombay Clay Oven and Saucy Bombay. The lawsuit claims that the owners, operating under The Bombay Group TBG , used ’half truths and lies’ to persuade investors to fund their ambitious plans for nationwide...
24  avril     09h27
Indian-origin man in Canada lands in trouble over ’free food’ video
   Indian origin man Mehul Prajapati faced backlash for taking free food from Canadian food banks. His family clarified he was a student with an ended internship, denying reports of his firing.
23  avril     22h46
Indian student trapped under frozen waterfall in Kyrgyzstan dies
  
    04h02
Married Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for beating girlfriend to death
   M Krishnan, a year old Indian origin married man, was sentenced to years in jail on Monday for culpable homicide not amounting to murder of his girlfriend, Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman, . In , Krishnan started an extramarital affair with Mallika, who had two daughters from her...
    03h35
Work alongside studies: Germany targets Indian students to address labor shortages
  
22  avril     12h23
Now, eligible Indians can get long term Schengen visas as EU adopts ’more favourable’ rule for the country
   The European Union has made a significant change in the Schengen visa rule for Indians, enabling them to obtain a multiple entry visa with extended validity of up to five years. This change simplifies access to extended validity visas for Indian travelers with a proven travel record, subject to...
    03h16
India becomes 2nd largest source for new citizens in US: CSR
   Around , Indians have become US citizens, making India the second largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico. Additionally, of Indian born nationals in the US are currently ineligible to become US citizens. million foreign born people lived in the United States in...
21  avril     16h53
India allows ’revocation order’ for Goans with Portuguese citizenship to apply for OCI cards
   The MEA memorandum dated April said, The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to accept ’revocation certificate’ as an alternative document in lieu of ’surrender certificate’ in case of Indian nationals hailing from the erstwhile Portuguese territories in India, who have acquired Portuguese...
    08h51
London Mayoral race heats up as Indian-origin Tarun Ghulati challenges incumbent Sadiq Khan
   Tarun Ghulati, challenging Sadiq Khan for London Mayor, prioritizes safety, profitability, and efficient governance. He aims to transform London into the ’global bank of the world’ under his seasoned CEO approach, promising affordable housing and increased tourism focus.
20  avril     12h36
More H-1B visa holders are switching jobs - the process explained
   David J. Bier’s study shows a growing trend of H B workers changing jobs. Cyrus D. Mehta provides insights into H B transfer processes, fees, and key considerations for employers and workers navigating job shifts within the program.
    11h49
Singapore’s Indian-origin minister Balakrishnan receives extortion letter with fake and manipulated obscene photos
   Singapore’s Foreign Minister Balakrishnan and MPs received extortion letters with fake obscene photos, prompting police reports and legal action. Letters contain victims’ faces superimposed on compromising images, demanding money to prevent leaks.
    03h51
Indian national sentenced to 5 years in prison for selling controlled substance on dark web in US
   Banmeet Singh, a year old Indian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison for selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces. He was ordered to forfeit approximately USD million. Singh created vendor marketing sites on dark web marketplaces like Silk Road, Alpha Bay,...
18  avril     22h57
Indian-origin men involved in Canada’s largest-ever gold and money heist
   In what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history, six individuals, including two of Indian origin, have been arrested in connection with the theft of over C million worth of gold bars and currency from Toronto’s international airport. The suspects, including two Air...
    23h37
2 Indian students found dead at Scottish sightseeing spot
   Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a drowning incident at the Linn of Tummel, a scenic spot in Scotland known for its waterfalls. The victims, both students at Dundee University, were trekking with two friends when they fell into the water and drowned.The bodies of the two men, aged...
    11h37
Two Indian-origin men among six arrested in Canada’s 22.5 million gold, cash heist
   At least two Indian origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion dollar gold heist at Toronto’s main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada’s history. On April , , an air cargo container carrying more than million Canadian dollars’ worth...
    03h37
Indian national, 57, awaiting deportation dies in US hospital
   Indian national Jaspal Singh, , tragically passed away at a hospital in Atlanta while awaiting deportation in the United States. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE confirmed the incident, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.
17  avril     09h29
Indian-origin principal wins UK legal challenge over school prayer ban