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Students at University Global Student Services discuss OPT, relevant to politics.
Politics

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Safeguard OPT for International Students

NRI Herald • Jul 26

US lawmakers of Indian heritage in politics
Politics

US Lawmakers Urge Indian Americans to Enter Public Life

NRI Herald • Jul 26

Sri Sanatan Dham temple in San Marcos, Texas, with flags and people
Community

San Marcos Hindus Create Cultural Sanctuary

NRI Herald • Jul 26

Uyghur man smiling outdoors, relevant to visa and immigration discussions.
News

Uyghur Congress Blasts German Deportation of Member to China

NRI Herald • Jul 26

ISW India Day 2026 event poster: "India Day" Sat, Aug 8, 12 PM - 7 PM, DCU Center. Chief Guest: Hon'ble Consul General Raghuram S.
Community

ISW India Day 2026 to Honor India's 79th Independence Day

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Indian-American leaders at Azadi Ka Mahotsav launch event, NY Consulate.
News

Indian-American Leaders Launch Azadi Ka Mahotsav at NY Consulate

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Atlan AI logo with tagline "The first ever copilot for your data team
Tech

Indian-Origin Startup Atlan Creates Trust Layer for Enterprise AI

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Hakimo founders, celebrating $12M funding for their physical AI security tech.
Tech

Hakimo Secures $12M to Expand Physical AI Security Platform

NRI Herald • Jul 25

Dr. Amish Shah, Arizona Democrat for U.S. Congress, poses by campaign sign
Long read • Politics

Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary Again, Eyes Historic November Race

Amish Shah won the Democratic primary election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, securing the party nomination for the second consecutive election cycle

By Politics desk
NRI Herald • Jul 23
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TIME100 cover featuring Indian-American tech creators
Community

Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

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Community

Indian man loses life in Detroit after two-wheeler struck by vehicle; cerebral fat embolism reported

By Politics desk

CBI officer in uniform, likely involved in visa and immigration operations.
News

CBI Arranges Removal of Two INTERPOL Red Notice Individuals from UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Diaspora Remittances Hit $135B, Boosting India's Economy

Story of the moment • Politics
Netanyahu Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over ICC Warrant Push
Reported by NRI Herald • Jul 26
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By the numbers

The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

Sourced from Census ACS, USCIS, Pew Research and our own newsroom data team.

5.4M
Indian Americans nationwide
+12% since 2020
$144K
Median household income
Highest of any group
1.1M
Awaiting green cards
EB-2 / EB-3 backlog
16
Sitting in Congress & state-wide office
Up from 4 a decade ago

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Visa & Immigration

India Students Among 1,500 Denied Canada Work Permits in Rule Change

NRI Herald • Jul 22

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Visa & Immigration

Indian Students Second Among Record UK University Applicants

NRI Herald • Jul 22

03
Community

Indian-American Groups Host Farewell For Consul General Somnath Ghosh

NRI Herald • Jul 21

04
Visa & Immigration

Indian Students Face Sept 15 US Visa Deadline

NRI Herald • Jul 21

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Community

Ohio Doctor Jailed for Bathroom Voyeurism

NRI Herald • Jul 21

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Culture

Wayne NJ Temple Hosts Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026

NRI Herald • Jul 21