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Indian-Americans Shift Towards Democrats as Trump’s Immigration Policies Raise Concerns

H-1B restrictions, deportations, job insecurity and anti-immigrant rhetoric emerge as key factors influencing voting preferences in the US midterm elections

Indian-Origin Candidates Score Key Wins in US Midterm Elections; Ramaswamy Loses Ohio Governor Race

Indian-American politicians secure victories in congressional and state-level contests, reflecting their growing presence in US electoral politics PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Indian-origin candidates

US Starts Approving H-1B Petitions Without $100,000 Fee, Offering Relief to Indian Professionals

Federal court orders blocking the controversial payment have allowed applications to move forward, but processing delays and pending appeals leave

Trump Says US and India ‘Pretty Close’ to Trade Deal

US President signals progress in negotiations, suggesting a pact that could differ significantly from earlier trade agreements PRAVASISAMWAD.COM US President

India-US trade deal factored into Russia oil sanctions waiver, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State says Washington is balancing energy security and global economic pressures as New Delhi and Washington move

Online Anti-Indian Hate Surges in US, Raising Fears of Real-World Violence Ahead of Midterms

A study reports a sharp rise in racist posts targeting South Asians, while a foiled attack on an Illinois Hindu

India Could Turn US-Canada Trade Disruptions into a Manufacturing Opportunity

Global supply-chain uncertainty offers New Delhi a chance to attract investment, expand exports and strengthen its position as an alternative

US Considers Longer Visa Processing Timelines, Raising Concerns for Indian Workers and Students

A proposal under review could extend premium processing deadlines, leaving applicants waiting longer despite paying additional fees for faster decisions

US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal raises concern over voter roll deletions in India

The Indian-American Congresswoman flags concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and its potential implications for voters’ rights

Indian Americans Face Growing Scrutiny as ‘Model Minority’ Image Comes Under Pressure

Immigration debates, political rhetoric and rising anti-South Asian hostility are challenging perceptions of a community long associated with professional success