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A 33-year-old Indian-origin doctor in the US has been acquitted of charges of allegedly exposing himself and performing a lewd act next to a teenage girl onboard a flight. Dr Sudipta Mohanty, an internal medicine and primary care doctor, was found not guilty after a three-day trial in the Boston federal court. Mohanty's attorney described him as a talented and dedicated medical doctor with no history of wrongdoing. Prosecutors expressed disappointment with the outcome of the case. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ZpLbos7

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