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Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy, an Indian bureaucrat, speaks at an event, releasing his 37th book.
Community

IAS Officer Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy Releases 37th Book on IPR in Chicago

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Ram Shriram, investor in Google and tech, with Skyroot Aerospace logo
Tech

Ram Shriram: Indian-Origin Early Google Investor

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Congressman Ro Khanna speaks with Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Politics

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna Detained By Israeli Settlers In West Bank

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu speaks at the Embassy of India, Washington D.C.
Community

Indian-Origin Academics Eligible for PM Research Chair Scheme

NRI Herald • Jul 11

White semi-truck in a lot with other trucks, part of the truck driver community.
Community

Indian Truck Drivers in Australia Face Death Threats Via CB Radio

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Prison cell bars and staircase, relevant to immigration and visa case.
Community

Indian Temporary Resident in B.C. Avoids Jail for Sexual Assault After Guilty Plea

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Riddhi Chauhan receives Distinguished Cadet Ribbon from school official at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School NJROTC event.
Community

Indian-American Teen Riddhi Chauhan Leads 300 Navy Cadets in New York NJROTC Program

NRI Herald • Jul 11

Exterior of a stone home with ornate double doors, possibly related to a Georgia Tech leader.
Community

Indian-Origin Google Executive Sheetal Wrzesien Killed In Domestic Violence

NRI Herald • Jul 11

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

Hakimo Secures $12M to Expand Physical AI Security Platform

Physical AI startup Hakimo raised $12 million in a growth funding round led by Zigg Capital. The round brings Hakimo's total funding to $32 million and will be used to accelerate product development, drive real estate and international expansion

By Tech desk
NRI Herald • Jul 11
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Green card and passport in a suitcase, relevant for visa & immigration.
Community

Karnataka HC Allows US Green Card Holder to Depose via Video in Late Husband’s Will Case

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Politics

UK MP Rupert Lowe Demands Strict Pakistan Sanctions Over Convicted Groomer Stance

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Tech

Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft and Stolen AI Hardware Designs

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AI Coding Startup Cursor Reaches $60B Valuation

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Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny Over Canceled Trip, Concert, White House Summons
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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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NRI Herald • Jul 10

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Politics

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Safeguard OPT for International Students

NRI Herald • Jul 10

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Visa & Immigration

NYU Faces Online Backlash After Journalist Flags H-1B Visa Notice for Librarian Role

NRI Herald • Jul 10

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Politics

Minnesota Daycare Owner From Viral Video Pleads Guilty to $5.5M Fraud and Trying to Flee the Country

NRI Herald • Jul 10

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Politics

PM Modi's New Zealand Visit Highlights Indian Diaspora Contributions

NRI Herald • Jul 10