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A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue. The demand by Indian-Americans came after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/52f8uCF

Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has launched the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain (HBSJ) American congressional caucus. The caucus aims to address issues of religious discrimination and promote religious freedom for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains. It also aims to ensure accurate representation and inclusion of these perspectives in policy discussions. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/roi3sdL

The number of immigrants invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Express Entry system dropped by 59% in 2022 compared to the previous year. Indians continued to be the highest number of invitees, followed by citizens from Nigeria and China. The decline in invites is attributed to the temporary halting of draws for the Federal Skilled immigrant programs. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/B450jJU

The US mission in India has exceeded its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications in 2023 and is planning to implement a pilot program next year to allow domestic visa renewal for qualified H and L-category employment visa applicants. The US welcomes the high demand for visas from Indians and continues to invest in its operations in India. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/k7IWvd8

An Indian father and son have claimed that they fled to Pakistan to escape religious persecution in New Delhi. Mohammad Hasnain, 70, and his son Ishaq Amir, 31, entered Pakistan illegally through the Pakistan-Afghan border. They are currently at a shelter home in Karachi and are willing to seek asylum. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/uGOoHMm

For thousands of highly skilled and talented Indians, who are waiting for green cards in the US on the fast track EB-1 category, a recent bulletin by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, brought bad news. The bulletin did not deliver on an earlier USCIS guidance that the backlog would ease for Indians waiting for green cards on the EB-1 category. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/ucjglMa

Ujjal Dosanjh, the first person of Indian origin to hold the highest state office in Canada, spoke about the current diplomatic crisis between Canada and India. He believes that the tension may not be resolved soon as both governments are not actively seeking a solution. Dosanjh also discusses the lack of trust between the two countries and the support for the Khalistani cause globally. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3091b4T

Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. The book, set in the British Gujarati community, uses squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions. It follows the story of an 11-year-old girl named Gopi and her family bonds. The chair of the Booker Prize judging panel praised Maroo's evocative writing style. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/gUL4fCd

An Indian-origin lawyer in Singapore, Ravi Madasamy, has been charged with four offences, including voluntarily causing hurt and disorderly behavior, for allegedly slapping a woman at a Hindu temple. He is also accused of using vulgarities and indecent language towards the woman and another woman at the temple. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/LVPR0sj

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In a bodycam footage released on Monday by the Seattle Police Department, officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed the implication of Dave being at fault in the entire scenario. He further denied the necessity for a criminal probe into the matter. In the video, Auderer can be heard saying, "Yeah, just write a cheque. USD 11,000. She was 26 anyway, she had limited value." from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/KFu5kDl

The British government has announced an increase in visa fees, effective from October 4. The cost of a visit visa for under six months will rise by GBP 15, and student visas will be GBP 127 more expensive for travelers from around the world. The changes are aimed at meeting the country's public sector wage increase and are expected to raise over GBP 1 billion. The fee increase applies to various visa categories and is subject to parliamentary approval. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/gq1HDYo