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Indian-American Nick Vyas, founding executive director of the Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute and associate professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, discusses India's role in global trade growth amidst the supply chain crisis. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/HAQ9x2D

The US embassy and consulates in India processed a record-breaking number of visas in 2023, meeting the unprecedented demands and cutting visitor visa appointment wait times. The embassy registered a 60% increase in applicants compared to the previous year. Indian students received over 140,000 visas, setting a world record for the third year in a row. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Ba0cq4X

According to the Department of Justice, a US court has sentenced three former federal employees, including two Indian Americans, for their involvement in a conspiracy to steal sensitive data from the US government. The trio was convicted of unlawfully obtaining the government's proprietary software and confidential law enforcement databases to support a commercial endeavor. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ksBhlZo

Indian MBA graduate Vivek Saini fell victim to a brutal attack by homeless drug addict Julian Faulkner in Lithonia city. Saini had shown kindness to Faulkner by providing him with food, water, and a jacket. Despite Saini's plea for Faulkner to leave, he was mercilessly attacked with a hammer. Despite Saini's benevolence, the situation took a dark turn on January 16 when he, concerned for his safety, requested Faulkner to leave or face police intervention. Tragically, this plea resulted in the fatal attack. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/y1axwfV

The parents of an 18-year-old Indian-American student who was found dead at the University of Illinois have filed a complaint against the school's police department for negligence. They accused the police of mishandling the search for their son, who was found dead just 400 feet away from where he was reported missing. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/KbZOLR0

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An Indian-origin former Singaporean lawyer, Gurdaib Singh Pala Singh, has been sentenced to almost four years in jail for misappropriating SGD 480,000 entrusted to him by three clients. According to a news report, the 70-year-old committed these offenses between 2011 and 2016. Despite being removed from legal practice in 2018, he continued to serve as an advocate and solicitor for a man in the following year. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/TKHV94l

Three Indian-origin researchers, Rahul R Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat, are among the recipients of the Blavatnik Awards For Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognize research in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Life Sciences. Nair developed novel membranes based on 2D materials, Malik advanced quantum communications, and Bharat created atomic-level pictures of cell-surface molecules. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/EtPCbfi

A former Indian-American employee of Pfizer has been found guilty of insider trading by a federal court in New York. Amit Dagar, residing in New Jersey, was convicted of obtaining "illicit" profits by trading on the results of Covid-19 medicine trials conducted by the pharmaceutical giant. Dagar had worked for Pfizer and was responsible for aiding in the management of data analysis for specific clinical drug trials. Dagar's conviction comes after a two-week trial under one count of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud last week. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Qj0mZTb

Indian American couple convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor by Virginia federal jury; Harmanpreet Singh and Kulbir Kaur exploited their cousin's trust, subjected him to physical and mental abuse, and forced him to work at their store. They face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release, fines, and mandatory restitution. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/nhazf59

The UIDAI has introduced updates to the Aadhaar rules for NRIs through a circular dated January 16, 2024. NRIs now need to use specific forms for Aadhaar enrolment. These changes streamline the process for non-resident individuals. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/LztZvWo

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya was celebrated by the Indian diaspora in the UK. Hindu temples across the UK are also celebrating with special puja and festivities. The Southhall Ram Mandir organized a community feast, while the Hindu Society at Oxford University held a special event. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/vmEBktz

On the eve of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in Taiwan celebrated with spiritual fervour. The Indian Association of Taiwan is organizing a live stream of the ceremony to allow remote participation. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/bcX12DE

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the contributions of the South Asian community, especially the Indian diaspora, to the country's economy despite their struggles following their mass expulsion in 1972. Museveni, who hosted the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala from January 15-20, spoke about the mistakes committed by former military ruler Idi Amin who forced Asians, a majority of them Indians, settled in Uganda to leave the country. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/62u58JZ

A 62-year-old British national was found dead on Friday in the washroom of his hotel room at Palolem. This is the third such unnatural death case of a foreigner registered at Canacona police station since Dec 31. Cops said Andrew Mark Charlambides had been staying in Canacona for the past month. He was alone in his room at the time of his death. Police were informed about the death by the hotel owner. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/b8F3PUN

A 62-year-old British national was found dead on Friday in the washroom of his hotel room at Palolem. This is the third such unnatural death case of a foreigner registered at Canacona police station since Dec 31. Cops said Andrew Mark Charlambides had been staying in Canacona for the past month. He was alone in his room at the time of his death. Police were informed about the death by the hotel owner. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/MJPSkhK

Barely hours away from the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, enthusiastic devotees here have arranged an awe-inspiring and innovative Tesla car light show dedicated to Lord Ram. Over 100 Tesla car owners, calling themselves "Ramji ki Gilahariyan of Greater Houston", gathered at Shri Guruvayurappan Krishna Temple for the light show on Friday evening, attracting hundreds of Ram Bhakts and passersby in the neighbourhood. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/dlUihPe

Indian origin transport minister of Singapore, S Iswaran, pleaded not guilty of 27 charges labelled against him on Thursday. With political career spanning 26 years, Iswaran was facing two corruption charges under Prevention of Corruption Act one of obstructing justice and 24 of receiving gratification as a public servant under Penal Code. He was arrested on July 14 last year. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Rt3bCa7

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Nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl Preesha Chakraborty from Fremont, California, has earned the Grand Honors designation on the world's brightest students list curated by the Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth (JH-CTY). Preesha excelled in verbal and quantitative sections of the test, reaching the 99th percentile comparable to advanced Grade 5 performances. The results were based on her success in above-grade-level assessments given to nearly 16,000 students from 90 countries. Her parents said that she has always been interested in learning. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/la8LKOt

A student from Telangana and another from Andhra Pradesh died under suspicious circumstances in Connecticut on Sunday, barely 16 days after having reached the US for higher studies. Connecticut police informed the parents of Gattu Dinesh (22) and Nikesh - also in his early twenties - that the roommates "died in sleep". Dinesh was from Telangana's Wanaparthy and Nikesh from AP's Srikakulam. In the absence of any official word about the exact cause of the deaths, Dinesh's father Gattu Venkanna suspected "carbon monoxide poisoning". from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3sFzHpE

Canada considers capping international students due to housing shortage. Immigration minister expresses concerns about the surge in demand for housing. The proposed cap could impact Indian students and limit higher education opportunities in Canada. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2xUDLZP

Of the many attacks between this year's US presidential candidates, some of the harshest have pitted Vivek Ramaswamy against Nikki Haley. Ramaswamy went so far as to hold up a sign at a debate calling the South Carolina former governor and UN ambassador corrupt over her corporate work -- and she has hit back hard, calling him untrustworthy and berating him for mentioning her children. Personal attacks are routine in US politics, and both Haley and Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur who has never held elected office, are facing uphill climbs to wrest the Republican nomination from former president Donald Trump. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/M1DRpuK

On Sunday, the police reported that the CEO of a private company has been charged with the alleged rape of an NRI woman employed in his office. The incident, as per the police, occurred on September 14, 2023, at a five-star hotel in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi district. Following a complaint from the US citizen of Indian origin on Saturday night, an FIR has been filed against the accused under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code at the Chanakyapuri police station, according to officials. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/RpD3MoT

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced significant improvements in the customer experience for H-1B visa applicants, placing a strong emphasis on digital processes. Key among these improvements is the rollout of 'organizational accounts' and the facilitation of online submissions for both visa applications and requests for premium processing. Slated for implementation in the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap season, these organizational accounts are designed for non-cap filings. They will allow various members within an organization, encompassing businesses and their legal representatives, to work together in preparing H-1B visa applications. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/sn4rGfw

An Indian-origin toddler died after her father accidentally reversed over her while leaving for the supermarket in his SUV. The event occurred on Friday evening at the family's home on Edna Ave in Toongabbie, Sydney, the Daily Mail reported. Unaware that his daughter had followed him to the car, Joseph Reddy Salibindla was on his way to get groceries when he drove over his 18-month-old daughter while reversing his Audi SUV. The investigation is underway. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/qrmM3uy

Prominent entrepreneur Dr Shamsheer Vayalil announced a philanthropic initiative to perform 50 life-saving heart surgeries for children in conflict zones and underprivileged backgrounds, to commemorate Yusuffali MA's 50 years in the UAE. The surgeries will be conducted by Burjeel Holdings, spanning UAE, Oman, and India. The initiative aims to offer opportunities to children, inspire them beyond limitations, and overcome challenges. Vayalil highlighted the support received by Indian business leaders from the leadership in the UAE and the historic connection between the two countries. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/KXEtmlz

A 61-year-old Indian-origin doctor has been suspended from medical practice for three years in Singapore for improperly prescribing sedatives to his patients. Dr. Maninder Singh Shahi, a family doctor with 35 years of experience, pleaded guilty to 14 charges of professional misconduct. The long-term prescriptions created dependence and tolerance among the patients, posing a substantial risk. The suspension serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines and ensuring patient safety in medical practice. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Eh5CUvY

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A Canadian cab company, Richmond Cabs Ltd, has been ordered to pay over 400,000 Canadian dollars in compensation to a wheelchair-bound passenger, Jane Stillwell, who was injured due to the negligence of their Indian-origin driver, Gurdeep Singh Sohi. The incident occurred in 2018 when Sohi made an abrupt brake to avoid a collision. Stillwell, who relies on a power wheelchair, was forcefully ejected and sustained severe injuries. The judgment, issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court, states that Stillwell will receive 171,470 Canadian dollars for future care and 10,423 Canadian dollars in special damages. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Hk28Bld

Mani Bhaumik, an India-born American physicist-philanthropist, donates one million US dollars to establish the prestigious IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications. The medal and honorarium will be awarded to promising young scientists starting from 2025. The medal aims to recognize the work of Jagadish Chandra Bose, the Indian scientist whose invention of the detector for wireless telegraphy was overlooked for years. ​​​Benghal-born Mani Bhaumik, who lives in Los Angeles, holds numerous patents and is considerably wealthy. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/gabIUOY

Police were called at 8.30pm on Wednesday to News and Booze (known locally as 'Sangha's') on Lower House Lane after a gunman had entered the shop at 8pm and demanded cash before firing his gun within the shop and leaving empty-handed. The shop assistant was uninjured but extremely distressed, Merseyside police said. A CCTV video shows the gunman, in flip-flops, black trousers and a zipped hooded jacket, opening fire inside the shop. According to Companies House, Sangha's has been owned by Harjoodh Kular, an Indian citizen, and Sharanjit Kaur Kullar, a British citizen, since 2015. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Am2MP0b

An Indian-origin security guard at a condominium in Singapore was sentenced to three weeks' jail for stealing a wallet valued at SGD 1,800 and SGD 500 in cash. The guard, A. Murugaiya, admitted to the crime and kept the wallet and money for himself, only returning the wallet after being confronted by the victim and his supervisor. The prosecutor highlighted the high level of trust placed in Murugaiya as a security officer and the total value of the misappropriated item, which amounted to at least SGD 2,300. Murugaiya could have faced up to seven years in jail for his actions. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/zXB3Rvy

An Indian-origin medic and co-chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) Junior Doctors Committee called on the UK government to present a credible pay offer to end the longest strike in the history of Britain's health service. Junior doctors have been taking industrial action since last year, demanding better pay in line with inflation. The talks between junior doctors and the government broke down last month. The BMA has been asking for an extra 35% to make up for below-inflation pay rises since 2008. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ydaZjOb

The deaths of a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their daughter in the US state of Massachusetts last week have been ruled a murder-suicide by medical authorities after autopsy. Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife Teena Kamal, 54 and their college-going daughter Arianna Kamal, 18 were found dead in their USD 5 million mansion in Dover, Massachusetts on December 28, 2023. A press release issued by the office of Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said that autopsy results issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirm that Teena and her daughter Arianna were victims of homicide. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ftsC3gR

A survey of the British Indian and Hindu community has found that many are experiencing prejudice owing to their misrepresentation in the UK media deriving from a "colonial" focus on “cows, curry and caste”. Fifty-nine per cent of survey participants said they had personally witnessed or experienced prejudice as a result of the British media reporting on Hindus and Hinduism and 79% said media reports on Hinduism had resulted in negative perceptions of British Indians. The nation wide survey was carried out among 2,061 respondents, by Insight UK, an organisation that represents British Hindu and Indian communities. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2slCkif