Cap reached for additional H-2B Visas for first half of FY-2023
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) The US has received sufficient number of applications to reach the cap for additional 18,216 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year (FY)-2023, the country's federal agency for immigration services said on Wednesday.
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Diaspora INDIA ABROAD 07:14 AMIndian-American Ami Bera named to House Intelligence Committee
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International Diaspora 07:36 PMNRIs, corporates in UAE welcome India's Budget
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SC seeks Centre's response on possibility of mutual agreements with US in child custody cases
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court has sought Centre's reply on the possibility of entering into mutual agreements with the US in matters connected with child custody disputes due to an increase in the number of cases.
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Nikki Haley to announce US presidential bid on Feb 15
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley plans to announce the launch of her 2024 presidential campaign by February 15, according to a report.
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Komagata Maru memorial in Canada vandalised for third time
Vancouver, Feb 1 (IANS) The historic Komagata Maru Memorial in Vancouver, Canada, has been vandalised with weird bitcoin messages for the third time in a row between 2021 and 2023.
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Bihar labourers trapped in Tajikistan appeal to state, Centre for rescue
Patna, Jan 31 (IANS) A number of labourers from Bihar's Siwan and other districts said that they are trapped in Tajikistan and requested the state and Central government to rescue them.
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Indian-origin MP asks Canadian govt to take temple attack 'seriously'
Toronto, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya, reacting to the latest attack on a Hindu temple by vandals in Canada, on Tuesday called on the Ottawa government to take the matter 'seriously'.
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After Australia, it's Canada again -- Hindu temple vandalised
Toronto, Jan 31 (IANS) A Hindu temple has been vandalised with 'anti-India' graffiti in Canada's Brampton province, leaving the Indian community in shock.
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Sikhs call for probe after N Carolina gurdwara vandalised
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) A recent string of attacks by vandals on a Sikh temple in the US has left the community worried with leaders asking for a thorough investigation into the incidents.
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Indian-American named chair of Washington state Democrats
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The Washington State Democratic Party has chosen Shasti Conrad as its new chair, making her the youngest and first Indian-American woman to serve as a state party chair anywhere in the country.
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British-Indian found guilty of killing father with champagne bottle
London, Jan 30 (IANS) A British-Indian man has been found guilty of bludgeoning his father to death with a champagne bottle in a drunken rage two years ago.
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Khalistani supporters, Indians clash in Australia; 2 arrested
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A scuffle broke out between the Indian diaspora and Khalistan supporters in Australia during a referendum called by the banned Sikhs For Justice for the creation of an independent Sikh state, local media reported.
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Kerala youth stabbed to death in Poland
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) A youth from Kerala, working in Poland, was stabbed to death there on Sunday, as per his family.
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Samsung-incubated startup TagHive dreams big in S.Korea, India
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) Among the many startups founded and operating in South Korea, TagHive, an education technology company launched in 2017, is distinguished for its founder and CEO Pankaj Agarwal.
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H-1B registrations for 2024 to open from March 1
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) The initial registration period for the 2024 H-1B visas for skilled professionals will open from March 1 to March 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced.
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UK mulls allowing foreign students to work for longer hours
London, Jan 28 (IANS) International students, including Indians, in the UK are likely to be allowed to work for longer hours and take up more part time jobs to plug labour shortages in various sectors across the country, according to a report.
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Indian-American loses election to head Republican Party after challenging establishment
By Arul Louis
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) Chandigarh-born Harmeet Dhillon has lost her bid to head the Republican National Committee (RNC) despite a spirited fight against the US party's establishment that drew broad support.
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Indian-origin Sikh engineer wins PM Rishi Sunak's award
London, Jan 27 (IANS) An Indian-origin Sikh engineer has won UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunaks Points of Light Award for designing an energy-efficient manual washing machine for displaced and low-income communities.
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Investigators checking for mechanical issues in Tesla crash involving Indian-American
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Investigations are on to explore whether a Tesla car crash earlier this month, involving an Indian-American and his family, occurred due to mechanical issues in the car, the San Mateo County district attorney said.
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Journalist Angad Singh blacklisted, Centre tells Delhi HC
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Centre on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that Angad Singh, a US-based journalist with Vice News, has been blacklisted despite being an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder.
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Multiple Indian-Americans charged with dental practice fraud
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Eight Indian-Americans are among 12 dental practice owners and co-conspirators who have been charged for allegedly engaging in a multifaceted racketeering conspiracy through a multi-state network of dental practices in the US state of Pennsylvania.
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Indian-American astronaut nominated for promotion to US Air Force brigadier general
By Arul Louis
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari on the moon mission team for promotion to an Air Force brigadier general, according to the Defence Department.
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2 Indian-origin ex-employees plead guilty to graft in Singapore
Singapore, Jan 27 (IANS) Two Indian-origin former employees of a food distribution firm in Singapore have been fined S$24,000 each for accepting bribes totalling around $$6,800 from a director of a company that offered manpower contracting services.
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Indian-American Republican Party challenger picking up support to head party
By Arul Louis
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon, who is mounting an insurgent campaign against the party's leadership, is picking up support in her bid to head the party at a pivotal moment when former President Donald Trump's future hangs in the balance.
