Prominent Indian American figures in Silicon Valley are hosting a significant fund-raising reception for President Biden's re-election campaign. The event highlights the growing influence of the Indian American community in US politics, particularly in supporting Democratic candidates. With ticket prices ranging from $6,600 to $100,000, the fundraiser is expected to draw wealthy tech executives, emphasizing the intersection of technology and politics ..read more

A few individuals, who had found themselves embroiled in such a fraud, had reached out to TOI explaining their predicament. For instance, one such individual, originally from Chennai who had enrolled in a company which was apparently blacklisted by the US department of homeland security (DHS), was denied entry by the border and customs officials when he landed at a US airport after a brief vacation at home. He points out that this company had been certified for conducting OPT ..read more

Indian student Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi missing in Chicago since May 2. CGI Chicago, police, family, US Embassy, and G Kishan Reddy coordinating efforts to locate him. Chintakindi's whereabouts remain unknown ..read more

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Three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, appeared before a Canadian court via video on Tuesday to confront charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder related to the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. The individuals, suspected to be members of an alleged hit squad, were apprehended in Edmonton on Friday ..read more

A 22-year-old MTech student named Navjeet Sandhu from Karnal was reportedly killed in Melbourne, Australia, following a disagreement among Indian students regarding rent. The incident took place on Saturday at approximately 9 pm local time. Navjeet went with his friend, who was another Indian student, to his house to get his things ..read more

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A tragic event unfolded on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ontario, claiming the lives of four individuals, including an Indian couple and their three-month-old grandchild. The collision occurred amidst a police pursuit of a suspect involved in a liquor store robbery, driving against traffic. All four victims were declared deceased at the scene, marking a devastating outcome to the pursuit on the outskirts of Toronto ..read more

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announces the repatriation of 30 stolen antiquities worth $3 million to Cambodia and Indonesia. Notable items include the 'Shiva Triad' bronze idol and a stone bas-relief. Bragg vows to combat trafficking networks. Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener are named for their involvement. The ceremony signifies a commitment to preserving cultural heritage ..read more

The number of Indians seeking opportunities in abroad have marked a dip in 2023. According to a recent study, the number of Indians who are willing to work abroad have declined from 78 per cent in 2020 to 54 per cent in 2023 ..read more