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Indian court interpreter Meenu Batra released from ICE custody

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Women’s Sakhi reunion cruise draws 125 across North America

Organizers described the gathering as an instance of a women’s wing of an Indo-American social organization convening independently for a large-scale cruise event.

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Chicago fundraiser supports rural education in India
More than 700 attendees back Ekal schools, funding over 100 new rural education centers
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Eye Foundation Gala raises funds for vision care in New Jersey
Organizers said the funds raised, including matching contributions, will support long-term programs providing preventive and restorative vision care.
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Indian American Medical Association hosts annual gala in Illinois
The annual banquet was attended by more than 375 physicians, families, and supporters.

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Indian-Origin Highway Worker Killed Work Zone Crash, Second Highway death in Maryland

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Bala Natarajan gets distinguished professorship at Kansas State

The honor recognizes his work on cyber-physical systems and mentoring of graduate researchers.

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Three Indian-origin faculty named UF research professors
UFRF Professorships are awarded for three years and include a $5,000 annual salary supplement and a one-time $3,000 research grant.
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Berkeley's Karthik Shekhar named Dreyfus teacher-scholar
The award honors early-career faculty in the chemical sciences who have established an independent body of scholarship
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Megha Majumdar named NYPL's Cullman Center fellow
The fellows were selected from more than 800 applicants, including academics, independent scholars, novelists, playwrights and poets.

Entertainment

‘Line of Control’ explores Kashmir conflict in new digital release

Set during the 1993 Kashmir insurgency, the film follows a teenage boy whose friends disappear amid escalating violence.

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Billie Eilish reveals how dating made her believe in astrology
The musician also revealed that she is very superstitious, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
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Diljit Dosanjh thanks Jimmy Fallon for giving a platform to represent his culture
Dressed in a sharp suit, Diljit was captured mid-step, clapping and demonstrating the lively dance form as Fallon joined in,...

Popular Indian news channel Aaj Tak expands North America reach
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Move taps growing CTV and FAST demand to deliver Hindi...
Malayalam film wins top honors at Moscow film festival
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Actor Amrutha Krishnakumar received the best actress award for her...
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Immigration

USCIS flags 100 H-1B cases linked to DEI roles

USCIS described the measure as an important, initial, and incremental step to reform the H-1B visa programme to curb abuses and protect American workers.

U.S. to impose penalties for unpaid asylum fees
Fee regime under 2025 law expands enforcement-linked costs, affecting asylum, work permits, and TPS holders.
CGI Manchester opens E-Sewa appointments
Consulate shifts select services online, allowing applicants to submit documents and book appointments digitally.

U.S. Mission in India urges travelers to fill electronic arrival form

It also urged U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart...
- Malvika Choudhary
Indian consulate in LA begins visa, OCI services

Applicants in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico must...
- Malvika Choudhary

Food

New TV show simplifies Indian cooking for Americans

It also emphasizes preserving culinary traditions while adapting Indian recipes for everyday use in American home kitchens.

Tandoori Pizza expands to three new Bay Area locations
The brand is also eyeing Arizona for next growth phase
Indian barbecue eatery 'Choolaah' to open in Nebraska Union
Choolaah Indian BBQ to debut at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, bringing customizable Indian flavors to campus dining
“Apna time aa gaya” Vikas Khanna on TIME 100 recognition
He said the recognition turns a once-derogatory “curry boy” label into a marker of global influence.