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Portrait of an Indian student, context of drowning incident and politics
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Indian student drowns in Germany; four questioned

NRI Herald • Jul 4

Indian American family in front of US flag, symbolizing business success.
Business

Indian American Legacy: Milestones to Modern Leadership

NRI Herald • Jul 4

What if Birthright Citizenship Had Been Ended?
Visa & Immigration

What if Birthright Citizenship Had Been Ended?

NRI Herald • Jul 4

Indian diaspora leader, a man in a blue shirt, reflects on US 250th anniversary and politics.
Politics

Indian Diaspora Leader Marks US 250th Anniversary

NRI Herald • Jul 4

Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, in Auckland, highlighting diaspora politics.
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Auckland's 10k+ Turnout Spotlights Diaspora Ties Beyond Modi's Official Stops

NRI Herald • Jul 4

3rd Anniversary Celebration of India Heritage Foundation Boston, July 2-5, 2026
Culture

Boston Festival of India Showcases Vibrant Diaspora Culture

NRI Herald • Jul 4

White speech bubble icon on orange background, representing digital OCI and cultural programs in Indian politics.
Politics

India's Dual Push: Digital OCI and Cultural Programs

NRI Herald • Jul 4

Thanedar-Gill Clash Spotlights Rising Anti-Immigrant Backlash
Visa & Immigration

Thanedar-Gill Clash Spotlights Rising Anti-Immigrant Backlash

NRI Herald • Jul 4

Mugshot of Indian father accused in North Carolina child murder attempt
Long read • Politics

Indian father accused of attempting to murder his 2-year-old child in North Carolina

In a harrowing case from North Carolina, Kiran Netha Pasunuri, an Indian man, is facing grave charges of attempted murder against his young child. The infant, suffering from critical skull injuries and severe trauma, allegedly received delayed medical care. Pasunuri has been char

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NRI Herald • Jul 3
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Germany Courts Indian Talent with Record Openings

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U.S. Supreme Court building, relevant to immigration and visa law discussions.
Visa & Immigration

Assimilation Ideal vs. Coordinated Campaign Against Birthright Citizenship

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Indian-origin ACC champion Samir Banerjee builds algorithm to analyze tennis data for his science, tech, society degree from Stanford

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Ugly Indian Behavior Fuels Visa Scrutiny Abroad
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The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

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5.4M
Indian Americans nationwide
+12% since 2020
$144K
Median household income
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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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