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US authorities have rescued a 20-year-old Indian student in Missouri who was held captive and subjected to inhumane treatment by his cousin and two other men. The victim, whose name was not disclosed, was locked in a basement, forced to sleep on an unfinished floor, and denied access to a bathroom. He was also beaten with various objects and suffered multiple injuries. The three defendants have been charged with offenses including human trafficking, kidnapping, and assault. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/jYe37Ro

A 23-year-old man, Om Brahmbhatt, was arrested for the triple murder of his maternal grandparents and his maternal uncle in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The motive of the homicide is unknown. The victims, Dilip Kumar Brahmbhatt, his wife Bindu, and their son Yash Kumar, had recently moved to the US from Anand, Gujarat to stay with Yash. Om, who had relocated to the US 18 months ago for further studies, was living with the victims and was found at the crime scene. He has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/tKuAe4n

The United States will initiate a pilot program in December for the domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas, benefiting Indian technology professionals. This program, limited to 20,000 participants, aims to reduce wait times for visa appointments and prevent individuals from traveling abroad for renewal. The state department plans to expand the program to more categories of workers throughout 2024. The upcoming federal register notice will provide detailed information on eligibility criteria. The positive impact on over one million H-1B visa holders, many of whom are Indian, has been well-received. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/bHFEyLN

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Thousands march in London against antisemitism, in response to a rise in hate crimes. Former United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson joins the rally. British Indian diaspora shows solidarity and protests against antisemitism. They condemn the October 7 terror attacks on Israel by Hamas, drawing parallels with the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The marchers urge the British Government to take action against antisemitism in streets, politics, academia, and media. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/gt2orJD

The Indian American community in the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, who is moving on to his next role as the spokesperson of the external affairs ministry. The reception, attended by members of JAIPUR FOOT USA-BRAHUD SENIORS and Rajasthan Association North America, featured messages of goodbye and congratulations for Jaiswal. During his tenure, Jaiswal was actively involved in the repatriation of Indian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be succeeded by Arindam Bagchi. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/WA0v9zi

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Indian-origin healthcare unionist K Thanaletchimi has been appointed as president of the National Trades Union Congress in Singapore. Thanaletchimi takes over from Mary Liew and will serve a four-year term. She has served in various roles in the unions and was the driving force behind the merger of the National University Hospital Employees' Union and the Health Corporation of Singapore Staff Union. Thanaletchimi has been leading the Healthcare Services Employees' Union since 2011. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2xHqZAe

Aaditya Adlakha, a fourth-year doctoral student in the molecular and developmental biology programme at the University of Cincinnati Medical School, died after being shot inside a car in Ohio. The incident was described as sudden, tragic, and senseless. Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later. Adlakha's research focused on neuroimmune communication and its contribution to pain and the inflammatory landscape in ulcerative colitis. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/mAloiY3

According to official immigration statistics released by the UK Home Office and collated by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Indian skilled workers, medical professionals, and students continued to dominate the UK's visa tally. Indian nationals topped both the Skilled Worker visa route and the Health and Care Visa route. They also represented the largest group of students granted leave to remain on the post-study Graduate visa route. Additionally, Indian nationals accounted for the highest proportion of tourist 'Visitor' visas granted. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/7bUtDjG

I didn’t have a college runway in the US; I was straight in the boardrooms, says Chandrika Tandon. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/WjNglU7

Four Indian nationals in Singapore have been sentenced to jail for conspiring to steal over SGD 1,700 worth of apparel from a retail store. They removed the price tags containing RFID, bought tote bags, and pretended they had paid for the items. The youngest, Ridham, received the heaviest sentence, while the others admitted to theft or attempted theft. Three other individuals were also involved in the conspiracy. Two other female nationals are scheduled for a pre-trial conference. from NRI - The Times of India https://ift.tt/K75LYkQ