US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, raising concerns for Indian students The proposed charge could make the transition from US universities to employment significantly more expensive for thousands of Indian graduates
11 Indian Crew Injured After Vessel Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Panama-flagged MT On Peace was carrying 17 Indian nationals; injured sailors evacuated to Khasab with Omani assistance PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Eleven Indian
Indian-American philanthropist Mona Sinha inducted into US National Women’s Hall of Fame Kolkata-born Equality Now CEO becomes only the second woman of Indian origin to receive the honour after Indra Nooyi PRAVASISAMWAD.COM
Long Island’s Oak Beach community celebrates Diwali with Indian traditions Festive gathering brings together families and community members to mark the Hindu festival of lights through food, dance and cultural
AI Deepfake Extortion: Four Held in Ghaziabad Over Threats to Canada-Based NRI Police say gang demanded $50,000 after recording victim during a video call and threatening to circulate manipulated explicit videos PRAVASISAMWAD.COM
Kolkata to Host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027, 12,000 Delegates Expected The proposed event is expected to bring together members of the Indian diaspora, government representatives and business leaders for discussions
Tamil Nadu eyes bigger European export push as India-EU trade pact nears FTA expected to widen market access for textiles, automobiles, footwear, seafood and engineering goods from the state PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Tamil Nadu
Indian-origin executives make record gains in US corporate boardrooms A record 16 Indian-origin men joined S&P 500 boards in 2026, reflecting the growing presence of Indian business leaders in
Indian professionals face decades-long US green card backlog, with EB-2 wait estimated at 179 years Nearly one million Indians account for about 79 per cent of the employment-based green card backlog, according to a new
India approves expedited power exports to flood-hit Nepal until December Up to 654 MW of electricity will be supplied for 18 hours daily as floods damage Nepal’s hydropower infrastructure and