Indians Celebrate Significant Gap in Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
New Regulation Waives Fees for Immigrant Students There’s a buzz in the air as many in India celebrate a recent regulation from President Donald Trump, which waives the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa holders, particularly benefiting immigrant students. “This is major!” exclaimed Didi Das, an Indian immigrant. She mentioned how she managed to secure […]
Indian Politician Encourages Indians in the U.S. to Advocate Against Trump’s Tariff and Visa Policies
Calls for Protection of Indian Workers in the US Senior Indian politicians are emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the growing population of workers and legal immigrants from India in the US, suggesting it aligns with India’s strategic interests. “Silence is an accomplice,” remarked Shashi Tharoor, a British-born politician leading the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign […]
Prime Minister Modi Calls on Indians to Eliminate ‘Foreign-Made Products’
Modi Urges Indians to Buy Local Products On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens to avoid using “foreign-made” products. His emphasis on supporting local purchases has intensified, especially as trade tensions between India and the U.S. escalate, alongside growing local issues. Modi’s initiative, known as the “Make in India” agenda—or “swadeshi,” meaning […]
Indians Request Release of Truck Driver of the Same Ethnicity Who Made an Illegal U-Turn
Over 215,000 people in India have signed a petition appealing to the federal government for the release of Haljinder Singh, a truck driver who, while illegally in the U.S., caused a fatal accident claiming three lives by making a U-turn on the Florida Turnpike. The petition emphasizes a plea for leniency on behalf of the […]
Modi Intends to Visit China, Encourages Indians to Support Local Products in Light of Trump Tariffs
Modi Advocates for Local Products Amid Diplomatic Developments Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to support local businesses and is set to make a rare diplomatic visit to China as trade discussions with the United States hit a standstill. According to sources within the Modi administration, he plans to visit China on Wednesday during […]
Francona mentions that ‘white’ people are ‘perfectly okay’ with ‘Indians’
Recently, Terry Francona, the former manager of the Cleveland Indians, shared some provocative thoughts regarding President Trump’s supporters and his previous team. Though currently managing the Cincinnati Reds, Francona helmed the Indians from 2013 to 2023. The team’s name was changed after more than a century following a discussion with Native American representatives, during which […]
Employee files lawsuit after being let go for reportedly claiming it was a ‘nightmare’ to work with Indians
Citi Employee Files Discrimination Lawsuit After Firing A former employee of Citi has taken legal action against the bank, claiming she was discriminated against due to menopause and long-term COVID symptoms after being dismissed. Anne Watson, who served as a senior vice president in Citi’s Financial Solutions Group, filed her suit in London following her […]
20,000 Indians Lost Their Lives in Terrorist Attacks
India Condemns Pakistan Over Disinformation Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty New Delhi: India has criticized Pakistan for spreading “disinformation” concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been suspended following terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahargam last month. Indian Ambassador Parvasaneni Harish, representing India at the United Nations, indicated that the treaty, established 65 years […]
Indians Suffer a Loss of Rs 136 Crores in 2024
India now stands as the third highest in terms of financial losses due to Schengen visa rejections. In 2024, the country faced a loss of approximately 136 crores attributed to non-refundable fees from rejected visa applications, which totaled over Rs 1.65 lakh. Algeria and Türkiye follow closely behind in these statistics. The rejection rate currently […]
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Taxes Remittances, Major Effects for Indians
Washington: Late Sunday night, the U.S. House Budget Committee moved forward with President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This proposed legislation aims to impose a 5% tax on all international remittances sent by non-U.S. citizens, which includes non-immigrant visa holders like those on H-1B visas and green card holders. If the bill is […]