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An Indian American has been arrested in New Jersey on charge of being part of a technical support scam that targeted more than 7,000 victims defrauding them of more than USD 13 million, a US Attorney announced Thursday. Charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Manoj Yadav appeared before US Magistrate Judge José R. Almonte in Newark federal court. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/pabOHGq

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from implementing a law that would have required parental consent for minors to create social media accounts. The judge granted a preliminary injunction requested by Net Choice, a tech industry trade group. The law, signed by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, was set to take effect on Friday. The judge stated that the law was likely to be found unconstitutional and questioned its effectiveness. Similar laws have been enacted in Texas and Louisiana, and top Republicans in Georgia are considering such legislation. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Bai0yet

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An influential US lawmaker and eminent Indian Americans on Tuesday congratulated India for a successful moon landing.India on August 23 scripted history as ISRO's ambitious third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's Lander Module touched down on the lunar surface, making it only the fourth country to accomplish the feat, and first to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's only natural satellite. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/SvZs6xK

Thousands of Indians working in the US have been facing challenges from being stuck on long Green Card queues for many years. However, there were some lucky individuals who, till recently, were able to get their permanent residence status in the US through a fast track route – the EB-1 application - because of their top academic qualifications or exceptional talent. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/dxaIDNr

On Friday, Sebi advocated expanding NRI and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) involvement in the Indian stocks market via the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) route while putting in place the necessary safeguards to reduce the risks associated with such investments. According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)'s consultation paper, the proposed action aims to increase foreign institutional investors' (FPIs') investment in India. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/YgGzCkJ

The remarks by Ramaswamy came days after the 38-year-old multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur-turned-politician said he was “not interested” in any job other than president. Ramaswamy said he believed he could only “reunite this country” as president, but did not rule out running with 77-year-old Trump as vice president if the former president and frontrunner wins the nomination for a third time. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ZOtf6rE

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The Indian diaspora in US is anxiously anticipating the upcoming lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Wednesday. Many within this community believe that this significant lunar mission will establish India as a prominent player in global space technology. They feel that it will serve as an inspiration for countless children, motivating them to embrace science, physics, and astronomy as their chosen fields of study. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/xGeJ3Nc

A 38-year-old executive of Ahmedabad-headquartered Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited was killed by armed assailants during a robbery bid in Mexico City, reports Niyati Parikh. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/5xluL4J

According to data from the employment website Indeed released on Tuesday, there has been a spike in foreign job applications to Britain over the past year, which is partially due to the loosening of work visa requirements for non-EU citizens following Brexit. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/4DZsI5l

The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser said on Monday. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/OecdmXl

A 60-year-old Indian-origin Sikh leader, who was earlier this year arrested for plotting to burn down a prominent Gurdwara in the US state of California has appeared in court to set his preliminary hearing dates. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/83HhOIK

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Indian-origin flight steward Venoth Balasubramaniam of Singapore Airlines (SIA) received the CEO Service Excellence Award for saving a hired car driver's life en route to work. Using his first-aid training and experience, he performed CPR, reviving the driver. Balasubramaniam was also recognized for his personalized passenger service, remembering names and details, setting an example for fellow crew members. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/v0wjU6N

Jaskirat Singh has become the first US Marine to graduate while wearing a turban and beard, both of which are considered sacramental in Sikhism. Singh, who graduated on 11 August, was permitted to ignore military protocol regarding appearance after a federal court ruled in his favour last year. The exemption followed a lawsuit filed on behalf of Sikh, Muslim and Jewish recruits demanding religious accommodation. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Xx0Dc4q

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The question uppermost in the minds of the employees who are working on a close work permit is whether their experience in Canada will help add points to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, if they apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry mechanism. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/qlMpL02

A court in Australia's Queensland state has overturned a law that banned Sikh students to wear a kirpan, a religious article in Sikhism, on campus, calling the legislation "unconstitutional", according to media reports. Sikhs are required to wear a kirpan as part of their religious uniform as prescribed by their code of conduct. It's one of five religious symbols they carry at all times as part of their faith.​ from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/d0wGfIg

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